Books, journals, and
other publications
Below is a list of stand-alone works published by the Institute.
Government Department Strategies Index Handbook – He Puna Rautaki as at 31 December 2023
December 2024
Download Handbook (PDF, 22 MB)
The 2023 GDS Index aims to illustrate how New Zealand might strengthen GDSs to make them more effective, responsive, measurable, comparable and durable through public consultation, engagement and ownership.
GDS Index research contributes to the McGuinness Institute’s Project StrategyNZ.
COVID-19 Nation Dates (2nd ed.)
September 2024
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COVID-19 Nation Dates presents a timeline of significant COVID-19-related events that took place in, or impacted, Aotearoa New Zealand.
This edition includes a total of 706 entries to cover the timeline of 23 January 2020 to mid- to late 2024. These additional entries provide a more comprehensive list of COVID-19 events, including old entries that have been updated in response to feedback on the previous edition, as well as new entries to reflect the latest available information.
Nation Dates
2023
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Nation Dates presents timelines of significant events that have shaped Aotearoa New Zealand as a nation.
Threads link related events and illustrate patterns that have formed over time. More than just a record of the past, Nation Dates provides invaluable context for the future at a time when society is facing major questions about the way forward.
Foresight tools
August 2023
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Foresight tools help us brainstorm ideas about the future so we are better prepared for the opportunities and challenges that may arise. It provides the ability to forward engage, interacting early before issues become difficult to manage.
This booklet – the first of three in the series – outlines 20 foresight tools to throw into the mix, while you walk forward into the future.
COVID-19 Nation Dates (1st ed.)
March 2023
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COVID-19 Nation Dates presents a timeline of significant COVID-19-related events that took place in, or impacted, Aotearoa New Zealand.
Threads link related events and illustrate patterns that have formed over time. This book aims to record the events as they occurred without opinion or prejudice. It is a resource for us all as we work towards creating a fairer and less fragile Aotearoa New Zealand.
Government Department Strategies Index Handbook – He Puna Rautaki
June 2022
Download Handbook (PDF, 20 MB)
The GDS Index aims to illustrate how New Zealand might strengthen GDSs to make them more effective, responsive, measurable, comparable and durable through public consultation, engagement and ownership.
GDS Index research contributes to the McGuinness Institute’s Project StrategyNZ.
Āpōpō Journal
December 2018
Āpōpō Journal is a unique publication developed by and for New Zealanders aged 18–25, to help them shape their long-term future. It provides space for users to reflect on their past experiences, plan for today and prepare for tomorrow. Āpōpō Journal celebrates the diversity of New Zealand and illustrates the importance of using hindsight, insight and foresight to navigate future pathways.
ForesightNZ playing cards
October 2016
Download playing cards (PDF, 1 MB)
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The ForesightNZ playing cards are an output of the 2016 ForesightNZ workshop.
Government Department Strategies indexes & handbook
May 2019 – December 2020
Download handbook (PDF, 11.3 MB)
Purchase handbook from our online store.
Learn more about the GDS Index.
On 2 May 2019 the Institute launched the 2018 GDS Index. For the first time the Institute also published the Government Department Strategies Handbook – He Puna Rautaki. GDS Index research contributes to the McGuinness Institute’s Project StrategyNZ.
The GDS Index aims to illustrate how New Zealand might strengthen GDSs to make them more effective, responsive, measurable, comparable and durable through public consultation, engagement and ownership.
Mātauranga
Mātauranga was produced as a koha for participants, speakers and special guests of the 2017 WakaNZ: Navigating with foresight workshop. It contains a collection of inspirational whakataukī (wisdoms, proverbs, poetry and invocations) selected by each of the 34 workshop participants.
This booklet is not available for download or purchase.
Learn more about the Mātauranga booklet.
Nation Dates
2020
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Visit the Nation Dates website.
Nation Dates presents timelines of significant events that have shaped Aotearoa New Zealand as a nation.
Threads link related events and illustrate patterns that have formed over time. More than just a record of the past, Nation Dates provides invaluable context for the future at a time when society is facing major questions about the way forward.
The fourth edition includes four new timelines: Political Agreements, New Zealand Wars, Government Net Worth and COVID-19.
Revisiting Tomorrow Newspaper 1976–1991
October 2019
Download newspaper (PDF, 1.8 MB)
On Wednesday 30 October 2019 the McGuinness Institute hosted a panel discussion at the National Library between Rt Hon Jim Bolger and former members of the Commission for the Future and the New Zealand Planning Council. They considered the impacts of these organisations followed by reflections on how we might embed foresight into public policy in 2020 and beyond.
The Revisiting Tomorrow newspaper explores this legacy.
TalentNZ Journal
2013/14
Download Journal (PDF, 16.2 MB)
We asked 30 kiwis 7 questions and in return we received 210 ideas. These 30 interviews, undertaken by the two winners of the Sir Paul Callaghan Science Meets Humanities Scholarships Charlotte Greenfeld and Darren Zhang, focus on talent and make up the first and major narrative of this journal.
Learn more about Project TalentNZ.