Our representatives in Parliament and their advisors have the power to affect millions of lives. From the constitutional framework that empowers and limits government, to issues of law and policy that touch on deeper issues like the value and dignity of human life, we work on a range of policy and legal issues.
This paper highlights the importance of protecting religious freedom in New Zealand.
Discussion paper warns of eroding public trust in NZ democracy, calls for urgency limits to rebuild.
AI can impact democracy with foreign influence, cybercrime, and algorithmic government.
New Zealand's open curriculum has led to declining student achievement and a growing disparity.
We need a national conversation on the purpose of schooling...
Investing in teacher training is imperative for securing the future of our children and our nation..
The New Zealand Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic included the shutdown of schools f...
We were inspired to write this paper by the Panel He Arotake Pōtitanga Motuhake – Independent El...
Aotearoa New Zealand must embrace AI if we are to continue leading the world.
In responding to the pandemic we weakened important safeguards. There was a lack of debate...
Many vulnerable families and communities continue to be exploited through short-term high-cost loans
Palliative care is an important ingredient for good end of life care.
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