The Institute for Governance and Policy Studies (IGPS) aims to lift environmental, social and economic outcomes for all New Zealanders via good public policy.
Our goal is to contribute to improving New Zealanders’ lives. Our researchers engage with New Zealand’s policy-making process and work with people to make New Zealand a better place environmentally, socially and economically.
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New from the IGPS

New Policy Quarterly free online
The February 2023 issue of our free magazine focuses on 'Developing Future Public Service Leaders for Aotearoa NZ'.

IGPS Seminar - "What's the point" - 20 July 2022
“What’s the point? Reflections on the changing role of universities from a former student, politician and Vice-Chancellor” - Steve Maharey with Linda Clark

Fonterra contaminating groundwater?
Mike Joy goes on TVNZ to discuss Fonterra's wastewater dumping.