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New Zealand is a richly textured country. It has a great and colourful history and a thriving culture. Its people have inherited a vast and dynamic landscape. They know how to live and play well. Yet, New Zealand faces serious challenges. How we respond today shapes the future our children inherit tomorrow.
Maxim Institute is an independent research and public policy think tank. We are committed to the people, land, history and culture of New Zealand. Read More

At Maxim Institute,
we recognise the
importance of:
the transcendent; human life; marriage and family; the communities of civil society; government; the rule of law; the separation of powers; personal character and responsibility; work; ownership and trade; the earth and its resources; the free exchange of ideas and history and memory. Read More
Maxim Institute was born in November 2001 out of a desire to help build a better future for all New Zealanders.
Five years on, and with many highlights along the way, Maxim Institute is now an established and valued contributor to the public policy debate in New Zealand. Read More

