Media Watch: All eyes on Democracy

Over the last month, we may well have seen more media attention on deliberative democracy in Aotearoa than in the entirety of 2024

Needless to say, this has the TD team very excited. Increased awareness of deliberative methods is key to ensuring adoption; especially when these articles are showcasing success stories in our own backyard. The timing is also fantastic, with both local body and central government election campaigns deep enough into their planning that they’re looking for ways to differentiate; but not so deep that they’re locked in.

We believe this could be more than a flash in the pan; but the start of a wave of awareness, interest, and action to improve how we do democracy at all levels of Government in New Zealand. Fingers crossed!

Articles

Here are the articles we’ve seen so far. If we’ve missed any or you come across new articles about democratic innovations in Aotearoa New Zealand, please share via the comments below or email us at contact@trustdemocracy.nz.

Porirua Assembly on Climate
Rod Oram Essay Prize
Democratic Renewal

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