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Stack of hands of men and women outside in the sun
15.09.2025  
Social cohesion: New Zealand’s precious and fragile asset
This commentary explores what’s driving the erosion of trust and what New Zealand can do now to protect the social fabric that underpins our democracy, economy, and resilience.

Flooding inundates the highway in central North Island, New Zealand.
27.03.2023  
Risk listening: rethinking how we understand and manage risk
Aotearoa New Zealand needs to set up a national risk assessment authority to better prepare the country for high-impact risks and disasters.

08.09.2021  
Transitions, transformations and tradeoffs
Protecting and strengthening societal resilience and cohesion.

High angle on teenagers supporting each other during therapy
03.09.2020  
Youth mental health in Aotearoa New Zealand – Greater urgency required
In light of worsening mental health among New Zealand youth over the past decade, a new Koi Tū commentary piece is calling for urgent action to better understand the underlying factors and effective strategies for...

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