How to run a cross-agency consultation

As policy professionals, more often than not, the policy challenges that we’re trying to address…


Why language matters in policy

Especially if you’ve been through a change of government as a public servant, you might have been…


Using data when we talk about equity

When we teach our FrankCapability learners how to approach a policy problem, we often get asked…


Using expert opinion in policy making

As policy professionals, we have to generate rigorous advice – often on complex issues that require…


2024 Taituarā Conference

The annual conference for local government professionals. This year's theme is connection, with the…


SuperLocal24

The go-to conference for councils across the country. This year focuses on using local knowledge…


Government consultations

Find out about current proposals, what the proposals involve, and how you can respond. Feedback…


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…