Think tanks
The University convenes three think tanks that bring a variety of experts together to research and discuss issues facing our society and to find solutions.
Our think tanks work in the areas of strategy and security, climate change, and employment relations. If your organisation is looking for policy advice or wants to explore policy ideas in a neutral environment, our think tanks may be able to help you.
Centre for Strategic Studies
The University’s highly regarded Centre for Strategic Studies specialises in research on strategic and security issues.
Recognised as one of the leading research centres in Australasia, the Centre seeks to promote an informed public debate on a range of foreign policy and strategic issues facing New Zealand and the region.
The Centre runs conferences and seminars on current policy challenges and local and international security issues, and its staff are frequently called upon for comment in the media.
Centre for Labour, Employment and Work
The Centre for Labour, Employment and Work (CLEW) has been a trusted information source for employment relations practitioners, unions, and policymakers since 1970.
The Centre has strong links with central government and provides a forum for research and discussion on employment and workplace issues. It also offers public education programmes such as seminars and workshops for practitioners.
New Zealand Climate Change Research Institute
The research work of the New Zealand Climate Change Research Institute (CCRI) aims to inform the debate around climate change and lead to sound policymaking. The Institute collaborates with other organisations in New Zealand and overseas, and is known as a leader in policy advice relating to climate change in the Asia–Pacific region in particular.
CCRI is recognised among the world’s top 50 environment policy think tanks by the influential Global Go To Think Tank Index Report 2018, published by the University of Pennsylvania.