by admin | Sep 6, 2017 | Project CivicsNZ
The McGuinness Institute is non-partisan but we do have a strong interest in democracy and in having all New Zealanders (especially young New Zealanders) engaged with the political process and sharing their thoughts. For this reason, with the General Election only...
by admin | Aug 11, 2017 | Project CivicsNZ
In January 2017 the Institute met with Jocelyn Kua and Toni Weir from the Electoral Commission to discuss how the Institute might help increase voter engagement for the 2017 general election. As a follow on from that meeting and as part of our 2017 CivicsNZ work...
by admin | Aug 4, 2017 | Project CivicsNZ, Project ForesightNZ
On Tuesday, 4 August 2017 Wendy spoke as part of a panel at the Wellington Rotary Forum. This year the Forum focused on achieving the impossible dream, asking speakers what it would take for Wellington, the city and region, to be the best in the world. The Forum was...
by admin | Jul 21, 2017 | Project ForesightNZ
On 23 June 2017 the Institute attended a free public presentation at Te Papa Tongarewa about Matariki and Māori astronomy by Dr Rangi Matamua (Tūhoe). Dr Matamua is an associate professor at the University of Waikato and author of Matariki: The Star of the Year. His...
by admin | Jul 11, 2017 | Project CivicsNZ
The McGuinness Institute is non-partisan but we do have a strong interest in democracy and in having all New Zealanders (especially young New Zealanders) engaged with the political process and sharing their thoughts. For this reason, with the General Election coming...