We would like to invite you to a discussion with prominent US broadcaster and historian Alexander Heffner, host of Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) "The Open Mind" and Bloomberg TV's "Breaking Bread with Alexander", and the co-author of the bestselling book "A Documentary History of the United States". Alexander will share his insights on the state of American democracy in the lead-up to the 2024 US Presidential elections. Read more

What really goes on inside the machinery of government? Are public servants selfless heroes or self-interested bureaucrats? Read more

Academic freedom is under threat across the English-speaking world. Is New Zealand part of this trend? Read more

This is a members-only event. The Health Innovators’ Summit is a day event bringing together politicians, members of The New Zealand Initiative, professional health associations, and senior journalists to learn about innovative solutions for better healthcare in New Zealand. Read more

This is a members-only event. Please contact Chelsy at events@nzinitiative.org.nz for further information. Read more

This is a members-only event. Please contact Chelsy at events@nzinitiative.org.nz for further information. Read more

Road Pricing Webinar A Smarter Way Forward Have you ever hit a pothole and wondered, "Why aren't our roads better maintained?" Or sat in gridlock thinking, "There must be a better way"? Our current transport funding model is not just creaking under the strain – it is fundamentally broken. Read more

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will impact education, offering opportunities and posing risks. The New Zealand Initiative's upcoming report, "Welcome to the Machine: Opportunities and risks of generative Artificial Intelligence for education," authored by Senior Fellow Dr Michael Johnston, provides a science-based framework for navigating this new landscape. Read more

This is a members-only event with the Minister of Finance Hon Nicola Willis. She will address attendees with a short presentation, which is followed by questions and answers. Read more

This is a members-only event hosted by Microsoft. Dee Templeton is Vice President of Partnerships and Operations in the Technology & Research division at Microsoft, and serves as a strategic advisor to Chief Technology Officer, Kevin Scott. Read more

This is a members-only event with Hon Tama Potaka. As one of the current cabinet ministers with a profound connection to Maoridom, his insights and perspectives are invaluable. Read more

New Zealand universities are facing a range of challenges even beyond glaring budget shortfalls and painful staff cuts. How we recognize and evaluate research continues to be a source of controversy. Read more

This is a members-only event with Rt Hon Winston Peters. This lunch provides an opportunity to hear Minister Peters' insights first-hand and discuss New Zealand's foreign policy. Read more

This is a members-only event with the Prime Minister Rt Hon Christopher Luxon. He will address attendees with a short presentation, which is followed by questions and answers. Read more

Our annual members' retreat is a chance to cover the major aspects of New Zealand politics and economics, and will provide plenty of room for discussion, engagement and networking. Please contact Chelsy at events@nzinitiative.org.nz for further information. Read more