25/09/2024
What does ‘free and frank’ mean in practice?
If you're a public servant, being 'free and frank' is an incredibly important part of the job. It means giving advice…
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18/09/2024
How to run a cross-agency consultation
As policy professionals, more often than not, the policy challenges that we’re trying to address are complex and…
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02/08/2024
Why language matters in policy
Especially if you’ve been through a change of government as a public servant, you might have been surprised how much…
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02/08/2024
Using data when we talk about equity
When we teach our FrankCapability learners how to approach a policy problem, we often get asked something. How can…
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02/08/2024
Using expert opinion in policy making
As policy professionals, we have to generate rigorous advice – often on complex issues that require careful analysis.…
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31/07/2024
2024 Taituarā Conference
The annual conference for local government professionals. This year's theme is connection, with the intention to ignite…
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31/07/2024
SuperLocal24
The go-to conference for councils across the country. This year focuses on using local knowledge and power to tackle…
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31/07/2024
Government consultations
Find out about current proposals, what the proposals involve, and how you can respond. Feedback will be considered by…
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31/07/2024
Best practice regulation: Setting targets and detecting vulnerabilities
New Zealand’s 1991 Building Act created a new regulatory environment, but led to the leaky building crisis. In light of…
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29/07/2024
Anticipatory public budgeting: Adapting public finance for the 21st century
Governments face long-term challenges, but while infrastructure investments take a long-term view, other types of…
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