Watch the video or read the transcript of the Future of Democracy panel featuring Iain Walker, Chris Finlayson KC, Dr Claire Timperley and Max Rashbrooke. The event was held at Victoria University of Wellington on 11 May 2026.
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Doing Democracy Better: Iain Walker speaking tour, 10-14 May
In May, Trust Democracy is co‑hosting a national speaking tour by Iain Walker, a leading advocate and communicator in the global effort to make democracy work better. This post provides tour details, including details of the public events in Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown and online.
Notice of 2026 AGM featuring Ganesh Ahirao
Trust Democracy is pleased to announce that its 2026 Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 7 July via Zoom.
Twinkles of democratic hope
Trust Democracy’s Chair, Simon Wright, reflects on 2025 and finds some twinkles of democratic hope.
Deciding Together: The Future of A F Thomas Park – the Home of the Takapuna Golf Course
Trust Democracy committee member, Anna Curnow, shares initial reflections on Auckland Council’s latest deliberative forum, which she facilitated.
The wrong direction: Restricting the franchise, paving the way for a politicised public service
By restricting the franchise and centralising control of the public service, two government bills risk undermining important democratic institutions in Aotearoa.
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.
Deliberative Engagement: Why, What and How for Local Government
The Review into the Future for Local Government recommends more use of deliberative engagement with the public. This page provides reasons for, and resources on how to organise, public deliberation for New Zealand local authorities.