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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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