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Transcript of Strengthening Democracy through Open Government

Read the transcript of the Strengthening Democracy through Open Government event featuring Sanjay Pradhan, Helen Clark, Helmut Modlik, Andrew Ecclestone and Suzanne Snively and moderated by Barbara Allen that was held at the Victoria University of Wellington on 13 April 2023.

Third Annual General Meeting featuring Professor Michael Baker

Trust Democracy’s third AGM will feature Professor Michael Baker and will be held on 9 May 2023, 7.30-9.00pm by Zoom.

Strengthening Democracy through Open Government

You are invited to engage with our panelists in a discussion about how open government might strengthen democracy in Aotearoa New Zealand at a Wellington event (or by Zoom) on 13 April 2023.

Make it 16 for democracy

Watch the video recording of the presentation by Anika Green, Caitlin Taylor and Sanat Singh from the Make It 16 campaign given at the Trust Democracy meeting of 1 December 2022.

Why you should support the campaign to lower the voting age

A transcript of the presentation by Anika Green, Caitlin Taylor and Sanat Singh from the Make It 16 campaign given at the Trust Democracy meeting of 1 December 2022.

A Meeting with Members of Make It 16

Trust Democracy is pleased to present you with an opportunity to hear from, and talk with, 3 members from Make It 16 about their campaign to lower the voting age and about their experience of our democratic system.

We’ve been busy!

Trust Democracy has been working on several issues this year – read about the submissions we’ve been making, and how to get involved.

Screenshot of Taiwan Regional Revitalization Platform

Independent review endorses Taiwan’s open government initiatives

Keitha Booth announces the publication of the review of Taiwan’s first Open Government National Action Plan 2021-2024 and reveals Taiwan’s wish to join the international Open Government Partnership. Civic groups in Taiwan applaud the action plan but seek broader collaboration across civil society, and ongoing training and promotion across central and local government to ensure long-term results and an enduring open government culture.

Charities are worth it! The case for action

Watch a video of Sue Barker arguing for an ‘enabling’ charities regime. The sector will have to act if it doesn’t want the government’s ‘restrictive’ proposals to become law. Included are Sue’s presentation slides.

Charities are worth it!

Sue Barker recommends an independent first-principles review of NZ’s Charities Act and will take your questions.