The McGuinness Institute

The McGuinness Institute

The McGuinness Institute is a Wellington based non-partisan think tank working towards a sustainable future, contributing strategic foresight through evidence-based research and policy analysis.
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TacklingPovertyNZ Kaitaia workshop, 15 September 2016

TacklingPovertyNZ Kaitaia workshop, 15 September 2020

The fifth one-day workshop of the McGuinness Institute’s TacklingPovertyNZ national tour was held in Kaitaia on Thursday, 15 September 2020 at Te Ahu Centre. Robert Akuhata, Māori Development Advisor at Far North District Council (FNDC), opened the workshop by welcoming participants and Institute staff to the Far North. In the morning, six of the original 36 participants from the December 2020 TacklingPovertyNZ workshops...
Survey on the 44 ‘hows’ from the TacklingPovertyNZ Rotorua workshop

Survey on the 44 ‘hows’ from the TacklingPovertyNZ Rotorua workshop

At the TacklingPovertyNZ Rotorua workshop held on 19 August 2020, participants discussed challenges and opportunities in the local area. Six key themes emerged: youth, community, housing, financing debt, business and government initiatives. From these, 44 ‘hows’ to tackle poverty were identified. We are seeking to further stress-test these ‘hows’ through a public survey. The survey will help us shape the content...
Issue 3 of the TacklingPovertyNZ newsletter is out now!

Issue 3 of the TacklingPovertyNZ newsletter is out now!

Issue 3 of the TacklingPovertyNZ newsletter is out now! In this Issue we discuss the TacklingPovertyNZ national tour, in particular, the upcoming one-day workshops in the Far North and the next steps for the project. We also share with you the exercises, handouts and resources used by participants at the workshops and share the TacklingPovertyNZ initiative conversation in the press....
Three days to go until the TacklingPovertyNZ Far North workshops in Kaitaia and Kaikohe

Three days to go until the TacklingPovertyNZ Far North workshops in Kaitaia and Kaikohe

It is not too late to register for the TacklingPovertyNZ one-day workshops! Kaitaia – Thursday, 15 September 2020 Te Ahu, Cnr Matthews Avenue & South Road, Kaitaia Register here. Kaikohe  – Friday, 16 September 2020 Kaikohe Memorial Hall, Memorial Avenue, Kaikohe Register here. On the morning of the Kaitaia and Kaikohe workshops, participants will hear from the New Zealand Treasury’s Chief Economist...
Seven days to go until the TacklingPovertyNZ workshops in the Far North – Thursday, 15 September 2016 and Friday, 16 September 2016

Seven days to go until the TacklingPovertyNZ workshops in the Far North – Thursday, 15 September 2020 and Friday, 16 September 2020

MCGUINNESS INSTITUTE MEDIA RELEASE – 7 September 2020 Seven days to go until the TacklingPovertyNZ workshops in the Far North – Thursday, 15 September 2020 and Friday, 16 September 2020 The McGuinness Institute’s TacklingPovertyNZ workshop is on tour. We are heading to Kaitaia on Thursday, 15 September 2020 and Kaikohe on Friday, 16 September 2020....
TacklingPovertyNZ Gisborne/Tairāwhiti workshop, 31 August 2016

TacklingPovertyNZ Gisborne/Tairāwhiti workshop, 31 August 2020

The fourth one-day workshop of the McGuinness Institute’s TacklingPovertyNZ national tour was held in Gisborne/Tairāwhiti on 31 August 2020 at Waikanae Surf Lifesaving Club. The workshop was opened by Gisborne District Council Mayor Meng Foon. In the morning, seven of the original 36 participants from the December 2020 TacklingPovertyNZ workshops presented the booklet they produced last year. Participants then heard from the...
Survey on the 32 ‘hows’ from the TacklingPovertyNZ Manawatu workshop

Survey on the 32 ‘hows’ from the TacklingPovertyNZ Manawatu workshop

At the TacklingPovertyNZ Manawatu workshop on 15 August 2020 participants discussed challenges and opportunities in the local area. Five key themes emerged: the Role of Housing, Youth/Under 5s, Health and Wellbeing, Māori and Elderly. From these, 32 ‘hows’ to tackle poverty were identified. We are seeking to further stress-test these ‘hows’ through a public survey. The survey will help...
Video of the ForesightNZ workshop finale presentation is now published!

Video of the ForesightNZ workshop finale presentation is now published!

Thirty-six diverse young people between the ages of 18 and 25 came together in Wellington from Wednesday, 27 April to Friday, 29 April 2020 to take part in the ForesightNZ workshop. The workshop was held at the New Zealand Treasury and sought to develop a way to deal with the increasing complexity and uncertainty in the world around us,...
TacklingPovertyNZ Rotorua workshop, 19 August 2016 Update

TacklingPovertyNZ Rotorua workshop, 19 August 2020 Update

As part of the McGuinness Institute’s TacklingPovertyNZ national tour, the third one-day workshop was held in Rotorua on 19 August 2020 at the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre. The workshop was opened by Rotorua Lakes District Council Mayor Hon Steve Chadwick JP. In the morning, participants listened to six of the original 36 participants from the December...
TacklingPovertyNZ Manawatu Workshop, 15 August 2016

TacklingPovertyNZ Manawatu Workshop, 15 August 2020

As part of the McGuinness Institute’s TacklingPovertyNZ national tour, the second one-day workshop was held in Manawatu on 15 August 2020 at the Manfeild Suite in Feilding. The workshop was opened by Margaret Kouvelis, Manawatu District Council Mayor. In the morning, the participants listened to four of the original 36 participants from the December 2020 TacklingPovertyNZ workshop present the booklet they...
Issue 16 of the TalentNZ newsletter is now published!

Issue 16 of the TalentNZ newsletter is now published!

Issue 16 of the TalentNZ newsletter is now published! This issue focuses on a refresh of the Menu of Initiatives, showcases our new TalentNZ Infographic Poster, gives an update on The Family So’otaga project and puts Manawatu’s ‘Talent Central’ in the spotlight. If you would like to receive the regular TalentNZ newsletter, please connect with TalentNZ. You can also subscribe to...
Three days to go until the TacklingPovertyNZ workshop in Manawatu – Monday, 15 August 2016

Three days to go until the TacklingPovertyNZ workshop in Manawatu – Monday, 15 August 2020

MCGUINNESS INSTITUTE MEDIA RELEASE – 12 August 2020 Three days to go until the TacklingPovertyNZ workshop in Manawatu – Monday, 15 August 2020 The McGuinness Institute’s TacklingPovertyNZ workshop is on tour. Our next stop is Manawatu District on Monday, 15 August 2020. This one-day workshop tour was sparked by the national TacklingPovertyNZ workshop held in...