Researcher Natasha Baulis explains the thinking behind her column, 'Prizewinning Birds Vs. AI.' Researcher Natasha Baulis urges a re-evaluation of our country’s attitude toward AI, especially given our lack of AI-specific laws. There is too much to lose if we do not. Not least of all, the integrity of the Bird of the Year award.

Director of Research and Development Marcus Roberts explains the thought behind his column, ‘The Global Gloaming.’ He explains how New Zealand is being drawn into a multipolar world where hard power is increasingly important. In this changing global environment, threats abound for a small, isolated trading nation like ours.

Declining trust is a pressing issue in today's world. In our thought-provoking 2023 Sir John Graham Lecture, Associate Professor Tom Simpson explores the possibility of forging a new consensus built on trust in a world marked by increasing polarisation.

Researcher Maryanne Spurdle explains the thought behind her column, 'A government that divides us won’t stand.' She suggests the recent election outcome in New Zealand was effectively determined two years ago when the population was divided into two classes: the vaccinated and the unvaccinated.

Executive Director Tim Wilson explains the thinking behind his column, 'To the New Government: Please, Let’s not Abuse Urgency.' He says that while we may have become familiar with the word 'unprecedented,' we should not be comfortable with the frequent use of urgency to expedite the passing of legislation. A measured, procedural approach is needed to address the pressing issues in our nation.

Join us as we discuss the latest developments in New Zealand politics. We reflect on the election results and consider the meteoric rise of Prime Minister-elect Christopher Luxon.

Communications Coordinator Josiah Brown delves into the thinking that went into his column, 'Ask Not What Your Government Can Do for You.' He questions whether the government can fix the societal issues we face, and suggests a solution that may be closer to home than we realise.

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.