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New Publication: Immigration Lawyers as Para-State Actors
by Timothy P. Fadgen1,* and Luke D. Oldfield 2 1 Public Policy Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand 2 Political Science and International Relations, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington 6140, New Zealand Societies 2025, 15(4),...
New Zealand’s International Futures
New Zealand's International Futures: Security, Economy and Diplomacy Organised by the Public Policy Club at University of Auckland and the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs, featuring PPI Director, Professor Jennifer Curtin. DATE AND TIME: 6pm,...
With ACT and NZ First promising to overhaul Pharmac, what’s in store for publicly funded medicines?
By Paula Lorgelly Professor of Health Economics, University of Auckland Never before has Pharmac – the government’s medicine procurement agency and decision maker – featured so prominently in an election. Many parties are pledging more funding, but two are...
The prospect of City Deals in New Zealand
By David Waite, University of Glasgow The Auckland Mayor’s recent manifesto (“Manifesto for Auckland”), which seeks new arrangements with central government, hinges on a call for greater autonomy. The possibility of a City Deal was noted in the manifesto, and this...
Election 2023: Health Policies under the Microscope
What lies in store for our health sector after the 14 October election? We have assembled a panel of speakers with diverse expertise and perspectives on Aotearoa New Zealand’s health system to examine and discuss health policy ideas and initiatives proposed by...
Sustainability is often an afterthought in space exploration – that needs to change as the industry grows
By Priyanka Dhopade, Carolle Varughese, Lena Henry, Sarah Hendrica Bickerton, and Te Kahuratai Moko-Painting Aotearoa New Zealand is the latest country to enter the expanding and competitive international space market. In the aerospace strategy and national space...
Metaphors can be useful but they have dark side
By Peter Adams ‘Mental illness’ is no longer seen as a metaphor but a taken-for-granted truth. This view acts as a barrier, preventing alternative understandings and interventions being taken seriously Opinion: I often reflect on the wide range of positive...
Not all rent control policies are the same – the Green Party proposal deserves an open-minded debate
By Tom Baker The ink was barely dry on the Green Party’s recently unveiled “Pledge to Renters” – which included annual rent increase limits, a rental warrant of fitness and a national register of landlords – before others were consigning it to the policy dustbin....
As new Aussie citizenship rules kick in, the ‘fair go’ finally returns to trans-Tasman relations
By Jennifer Curtin In 1865, my Irish-born great great grandparents travelled from Dunedin to Sydney to marry in St Mary’s Cathedral. Some 63 years later, my grandmother Mary also travelled to Australia to marry my grandfather Ted. He was a clerk with the Bank of...
Policy Briefing: Building a just research system together
By Aisling Rayne, Hitaua Arahanga-Doyle, Troy Baisden, Bethany Cox, Murray Cox, Catherine Febria, Stephanie Galla, Shaun Hendy, Kirsten Locke, Anna Matheson, Aleksandra Pawlik, Tom Roa, Emma Sharp, Tammy Steeves, Leilani Walker, Krushil Watene, Priscilla Wehi Te...
Event: Possibilities and Pitfalls of Digital Technologies for Refugee Resettlement and Belonging
Co-hosted by the Public Policy Institute and the Centre for Asia Pacific Refugee Studies Professor Jay MarloweHead of the School of Social PracticeDr. Charles Martin-ShieldsGerman Institute of Development and SustainabilityTUESDAY 5 MAYHybrid event: Join us...
Paris Marx: Digital Sovereignty in a Time of Rising Fascism
Thursday 10 April, 5-6.30pm Register at digitalsovereignty.lilregie.com The United States is collapsing into an authoritarian state controlled by tech billionaires that is intent on waging economic warfare against its former allies – yet the digital technology we...
Prof Lisa Ramsey: Balancing Trademark and Freedom of Expression Rights in Trademark Registration and Enforcement Laws”
12 March 2025 The Faculty of Law’s New Zealand Centre for Intellectual Property, New Zealand Centre for Human Rights, Policy and Practice, and the Faculty of Arts and Education’s Public Policy Institute were pleased to host Professor Lisa Ramsey, an expert on the...
ATEPS 2024
Spotlight on Southeast Asia Pathways to Prosperity: Building Resilient Trade Partnerships for a New Era Join us for our annual Auckland Trade and Economic Policy School (ATEPS). Registration is now open. $450 for two days, including Welcome Reception. Register now...
Election 2023: Health Policies under the Microscope
What lies in store for our health sector after the 14 October election? We have assembled a panel of speakers with diverse expertise and perspectives on Aotearoa New Zealand’s health system to examine and discuss health policy ideas and initiatives proposed by...
ATEPS 2023: The future of digital trade
ATEPS 2023: 'Trans-Tasman, Regional and Global Initiatives for Sustainable Trade Futures' took place 23-24 February 2023 and addressed the Trans-Tasman geo-political context, Regional Trade Agreements, developments in Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand Indigenous...
ATEPS 2023: Evolving developments in global trade
ATEPS 2023: 'Trans-Tasman, Regional and Global Initiatives for Sustainable Trade Futures' took place 23-24 February 2023 and addressed the Trans-Tasman geo-political context, Regional Trade Agreements, developments in Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand Indigenous...
ATEPS 2023: The Trans-Tasman geopolitical context and regional priorities
ATEPS 2023: 'Trans-Tasman, Regional and Global Initiatives for Sustainable Trade Futures' took place 23-24 February 2023 and addressed the Trans-Tasman geo-political context, Regional Trade Agreements, developments in Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand Indigenous...
Road to Nowhere: and event with Paris Marx and Simon Wilson
Road to Nowhere: What technological solutions get wrong about the future of transport – an event with Paris Marx and Simon Wilson Date: Friday 17/03/2023 Time: 1 2pm Room: Biology Building (106) University of Auckland Room #100 Register here Silicon Valley wants us...
Public Talk: AI-generated flood images increase public engagement with climate change
When: Thursday 23 Feb, 12-1pm Where: OGGB Case Room 4 (260-009), Business School, 12 Grafton Road While many individuals report being concerned with climate change, they tend to perceive the problem as being spatially and temporally distant, affecting others in...
