Join us as we discuss the latest developments in New Zealand politics. We delve into Winston Peter’s rise and speculate on the role he will play in an environment less dominated by the two major parties. Also on the agenda: early voting, “racially motivated home invasions,” and election result predictions.

Communications Manager Jason Heale explains the thought behind his latest column titled 'Talk to me.' Protests function as a pressure release valve in our society. Jason underscores the importance of listening to people we disagree with, especially for those who hold positions of political power.

Researcher Maryanne Spurdle unpacks the thought behind her latest column, 'NZ’s curriculum fails the test.' New Zealand moved away from a content-rich curriculum in 2007. A decline in educational achievement has followed. She argues that unless we take the road paved with hard conversations and a review of the evidence, we will continue to underperform where it matters most.

Join us as we discuss the latest developments in New Zealand politics. We analyse the recent election debates and their impact on voter perception. Does the current debate format achieve thoughtful engagement with policy, and what role should minor parties play in them?

Researcher Maryanne Spurdle and Communications Manager Jason Heale discuss the shortfalls of New Zealand's curriculum and the opportunity to return to a more content-rich curriculum for the betterment of our students, teachers, and society.

Join us as we discuss the recent leaders' debate, early voting, and the evolving political landscape as the election approaches.

Go behind the scenes with Researcher Marcus Roberts as he delves into the thought behind his column, 'Distrust: Rational or Irrational?' Marcus unpacks the interplay of rational and irrational factors that influence trust between individuals, institutions, and governments. He explains the reasons behind declining trust and discusses strategies to rebuild it.

Researcher Natasha Baulis joins Communications Coordinator Jason Heale to delve into her research paper exploring the fundamental question: What is school for? They discuss the evolving objectives of public education, the surprising lack of clarity on its aims, and the challenges faced by the education system in meeting diverse expectations.

Join us as we discuss the latest developments in New Zealand politics. Our analysis covers various topics, including a surge in immigration numbers, which have soared amidst reports of application processing negligence. We also dissect tax policy, government expenditure, and budgets, and look ahead to the upcoming leaders debate.

Researcher Natasha Baulis reflects on the limitations of emotivism in decision-making, especially in the context of elections. As we approach the election and emotional appeals become more frequent, we would do well to consider our decision-making process.