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This Collection contains policy research, grey literature, journal articles and other content related to New Zealand, or published by New Zealand authors and organisations. The collection was established in March 2016 by the School of Government, at Victoria University of Wellington. It was further supported...
Conference paper
Lean toolbox approach for effective preparation of housing refurbishment projects using critical success factors
Much lean research has focussed on improving the construction of new built and private sector projects. In contrast this paper aims to demonstrate the merits of lean tooling in the preparation phase of social housing refurbishments.
Report
How does Australia compare: what makes a leading democracy?
This report compares Australia’s democracy with other nations over four issues: trust, concern about corruption, strength of democratic standards and the depth of liberal values.
Report
Trump and Trumpism: the creation of a legacy?
This paper outlines why many ordinary US citizens may vote for President Trump in the forthcoming November presidential election and act as a basis for a future examination of his possible foreign policies in his second term.
Briefing paper
Widows and wives in Pacific politics: a reliable pathway for women?
Understanding women’s pathways to political leadership remains a critical area of academic and public policy focus in the Pacific.
Commentary
Why we can’t afford passive government
Australia has entered the year in bad shape, and things will only get worse without a change in direction, writes Adam Triggs.
Report
The untold story of American non-voters
This report is a summary of what has been learned through interviews, both quantitative and qualitative, with more than 14,000 voting-eligible Americans. The result is multilevel snapshot of non-voting America one year out from the 2020 presidential election.
Report
Economic and political overview 2020
This report provides an insight into the domestic and international economic, political and policy environment, giving policymakers and organisations an insight into the operating environment in the year to come.
Commentary
Outside the comfort zone
Twitter’s roiling, and even the real world is wondering how the prime minister burned through his political capital so quickly.
Report
The peril of modern democracy: short-term thinking in a long-term world
Democracy has many advantages, but its pitfalls include a tendency toward short-term return over longer-term interests, being reactive rather than proactive, and being geared towards internal competition rather than cooperation. This report argues that this is a key problem facing liberal democracies.