Big Data Discussion Series begins tomorrow
The first of five discussions chaired by Kim Hill on big data is being held this Thursday night (Feb 14), timed to coincide with the National Library’s major reopening exhibition entitled “Big Data: Changing Place”, which will run until April. Kim will be joined by a panel of experts who will explore the nature and implications...
TONIGHT: Second Te Papa Treaty Debate
Te Papa is hosting the second Treaty Debate tonight, featuring a panel of young people answering the question: What issues in the Constitutional Review do you care about? Chaired by Radio New Zealand presenter Kim Hill, the panel will include EmpowerNZ participants Reed Fleming, Duran Moy, Julia Whaipooti and Mihiata Pirini who was a facilitator...
TONIGHT: Te Papa’s 2020 Treaty Debates Series begins
Tonight the ‘My Voice Counts’ Treaty Debates Series begins at the Soundings Theatre at Te Papa. The debates run from 6.30 – 8pm, and entry is free. In the first debate, lawyers Matthew Palmer and Moana Jackson will be discussing the place of the Treaty of Waitangi in New Zealand’s constitutional arrangements. The evening will...
Photos from LongTermNZ
Photos from the LongTermNZ workshop have now been uploaded to the McGuinness Institute Facebook page. Check them out here.
LongTermNZ is underway!
Today was the first day of the LongTermNZ workshop. The 22 participants spent the day at Rutherford House at the Affording our Future conference. This evening Dr Patrick Nolan joined us for pizza and cake – many thanks to him for coming along. The participants are currently working away in their four groups trying to...
Can you afford to miss this free lunch?
Next week at the LongTermNZ workshop, 20 young people will draft a Youth Statement on New Zealand’s Long-term Fiscal Position. This statement is written for youth, by youth! No matter what policy issues push your buttons – climate change, social welfare, health, education, justice, animal welfare – this lunch is for you. Decisions made now will...
Register now for LongTermNZ
The McGuinness Institute will be running workshop on Wednesday 12 December which will bring together 20 young people to write a ‘Youth Long Term Fiscal Statement for New Zealand’. We are seeking bright and talented young people with an interest in macroeconomics, finance, public policy and communication to register their interest for this exciting opportunity....
A Bit of Fun for a Friday Night!
Today we met with Kieran Stowers and Chris Nicholls, design students at Massey University, who have developed a website that aims to increase youth engagement with New Zealand elections. Kieran and Chris were among the passionate and talented group of participants at the EmpowerNZ workshop in August – so it was great to catch up...
Photos from EmpowerNZ
We will be uploading photos to our Facebook page throughout the workshop. Below are a few great photos from day one, but there are many more fantastic images on Facebook.
Watch ‘The Big Idea’ on TVNZ7 7.30pm this week
This week, at 7.30pm each night,TVNZ7 will be airing a five-part finale series about big ideas that could transform New Zealand’s future. Hosted by Tim Wilson and a panel of experts, The Big Idea will tackle ambitious topics inspired by New Zealand’s leading minds. On Wednesday 27 June, The Big Idea will discuss Sir Paul...
At Tolaga Bay for the Transit of Venus
This week our CEO, Wendy McGuinness and our Head of Research, Rory Sarten are in Gisborne for the Transit of Venus Forum. The forum, organised by the MacDiarmid Institute, Victoria University, and the Royal Society of New Zealand, brings together New Zealand’s leading thinkers to discuss the late Sir Paul Callaghan’s vision – making New...
A Bit of Excitement for Friday Night!
Occasionally we come across something that really makes us laugh out loud. So just for fun, we thought we would do regular posts on something that has made us smile. Hope you enjoy it! This video shows a creative advertising stunt by a Belgian TV channel. It reminded us of the Channel Four Duck that...
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