Policy Pop-Ups!
In 2017, we set up “Policy Pop-Ups” all around campus in the lead up to the election. Each ‘Pop-Up’ covered a key issue young people care about and had fun, informational activities and documents to help students engage with the issues. Thanks to the fantastic sponsors of our election initiatives, Spark and ANZ, there were loads of […]
Mentorship Programme 2019
The PPC Mentorship Programme is targeted at a hand-selected group of students with a curiosity and drive to develop a career in the public sector. Our mentors provide guidance in terms of career advice, and insight into the industry based on their expertise. Students are connected with a mentor in a field of expertise relevant […]
Policy Brief Competition 2017 Winners!
Congratulations to Tim Hu (pictured), the winner of our Policy Brief Competition for 2017! Tim also won a commendations award for superior use of language. Congratulations also to Elisha Chye for winning the commendations awards for effective use of graphics and for creativity. Thank you to our fantastic judge, Dr Tim Tenbensel and to […]
PPC Speaker Series 1: Auckland Transport
The University of Auckland Public Policy Club is excited to present their Speaker Series on Auckland Transport in association with Russell McVeagh and MartinJenkins Auckland Transport is primarily responsible for delivering a transport system that best meets the needs of Aucklanders, but there is no doubt that the unprecedented growth of the City has been […]
Blog: The 2017 Budget – A Snapshot
What’s happening? The Family Incomes Package The Family Incomes Package comprises the accommodation benefit and supplement, tax credits, and changes to two of the income tax thresholds. This ‘package’ is said to benefit 1,340,000 families in New Zealand by, on average, $26 per week from 1 April 2018. Around 750,000 superannuitants and around 41,000 students will also […]
Blog: Why you should know about the Domestic Violence Victims Protection Bill
By Claudia Russell A bill is quietly in the works in New Zealand’s parliament, a bill which could help tackle one of our country’s biggest social problems. New Zealand has a shocking history with domestic violence. A third of partnered women report having experienced sexual and/or partner violence in their lifetime. On average police […]
Blog: Immigration policy and the future workforce of New Zealand
By Jenny Lincoln This article is not intended to be an exhaustive analysis of all types of immigration and the current and proposed policies surrounding them. It focuses largely on policy surrounding skills based immigration. Net migration came close to 72,000 people in 2016. That’s an increase of roughly 13,700 people from the year ending […]
Blog: The Party Politics of New Zealand’s Abortion Law
Abortion law is a controversial topic; one many politicians shy away from for fear of alienating their constituents. But the majority of New Zealanders are pro-choice. Amid growing calls for reform, doctors have identified several issues with the practical application of a 40-year-old law. This article will not examine the pro-life vs pro-choice debate, but […]
Blog: Crisis Point – The Future of New Zealand’s Journalism
By Jasper Lau Although a complex and challenging topic to cover in one article, the state of New Zealand’s media and overall journalism remains a shadow topic that is hardly talked about by our politicians. That is perhaps understandable, given the press has commonly been denoted as the ‘fourth-estate’ whose job is to inform the […]
Blog: Syrian airstrikes, future New Zealand involvement?
On the 6th April, President Trump launched a missile attack against the Assad regime in Syria. This strike is the US Government’s first direct military involvement in the region, which has been caught in the throes of a vicious civil war for six years. It could be interpreted by the Syrian Government as an act […]