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03.06.2026  
Social media age restrictions – the case for an evaluation framework
A social media age restriction policy may help address some of the risks young people face online and cannot do the job on its own. To make a meaningful difference, the policy needs to be...

27.05.2026  
The brain drain debate is missing the point
The debate about whether New Zealand is experiencing a brain drain is back in the headlines in 2026.

01.05.2026  
New Zealand’s prosperity depends on how we respond to population change
New Zealand has reached a number of tipping points in terms of population change. How we respond will determine our future prosperity.

Five different people intertwining and weaving string together
19.03.2026  
It’s time to talk about societal resilience
The second report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into New Zealand’s COVID-19 response which has just been released, makes a key observation: trust and social cohesion were central to the country’s navigation of the...

The Beehive Building, New Zealand's Parliament Building, against the Sun in Wellington.
12.03.2026  
Crossing the aisle is a strength, not a weakness
Collaboration across the aisle is a desirable sign of strength in our liberal democracy and is essential to the underlying concept of MMP.

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