by Wendy McGuinness | Feb 12, 2025 | Out Of Interest, Patrons
‘Without fear or favour’ was often Lay Wee’s mantra for her working life. It is a term she remembered her father sharing with her in Malaysia, and it forms part of the judicial oath of New Zealand, the country that became her home. Five years ago, Lay Wee became a...
by Wendy McGuinness | Dec 6, 2024 | Out Of Interest
On 25 November 2024, the McGuinness Institute celebrated turning 20. The event brought together patrons, past and current staff, as well as friends and family. It was a great chance to reminisce on the Institute’s beginnings, connect with those who have helped shape...
by Wendy McGuinness | Nov 26, 2024 | Out Of Interest, Patrons
Nikki was a powerhouse, full of energy and ideas for the future; she loved New Zealand and New Zealanders loved her. The team at the McGuinness Institute is devastated to hear of the passing of Hon Nikki Kaye today. Nikki was a patron of the Institute from February...
by Wendy McGuinness | Oct 13, 2023 | Educational Grants, Out Of Interest
The McGuinness Institute is pleased to award Wallis Greenslade an educational grant for 2023. Wallis Greenslade Wallis has just begun a Masters in Public Administration at the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP), University College London. The...
by Wendy McGuinness | Oct 8, 2015 | Out Of Interest
Below is a series of questions posed to me by Sophia Faure as part of an assignment for her Government and Public Policy paper. Sophia is studying a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Politics at the University of Otago. I think they are excellent...
by Wendy McGuinness | Apr 24, 2015 | Out Of Interest
I took this picture early Tuesday morning on the way to work. I had turned to read the chalked text to find not only some great words left by some clever person but also a terrific sunrise, with all my follow companions walking towards me. It somehow captured Anzac...
