We inform policy to help to create conditions for society to thrive. We act as knowledge brokers by gathering evidence from multiple disciplines and domains and providing in useful formats for policy makers or civil society to make better decisions. We also study the science-policy-community interface to enhance how evidence is used in public decision making. Koi Tū is home to the International Network of Government Science Advice secretariat and the President of the International Science Council.
What does it take for New Zealand to remain an advanced economy? For small, open economies like ours, foresight is not optional. It’s how countries prepare early for future challenges and opportunities.
Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures is delighted to share that our Director and Managing Trustee, Sir Peter Gluckman, has been named a semi-finalist in the 2026 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.
New Zealand faces a growing list of complex challenges. Climate change, youth offending, inequality, energy security and the future of superannuation all fit the definition of “wicked problems.” They involve many interconnected causes and cannot...
