Future society

Social cohesion & resilience | Democratic innovation
Society is changing rapidly, challenged by huge demographic change such as ageing populations and growing ethnic diversity, climate change and new technologies. Democracy is under threat by increasingly pervasive disinformation. Our work aims to address social cohesion and societal resilience and we're developing new democratic tools to encourage better public decision making.


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28.04.2026  
Population strategy needed to plan for change
New Zealand needs a long-term and non-partisan population strategy to prepare for major demographic shifts, according to a new Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures report.

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.

09.03.2026  
Thriving in uncertain times: Global perspectives for New Zealand’s future
Dr Pedro Conceição recently visited New Zealand as a guest and visiting scholar to Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures, contributing to a week of discussions on the long-term forces shaping Aotearoa’s future.

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