Trust Democracy focuses on deliberative democracy, processes and innovation in New Zealand
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Let's unpack some of the most challenging questions on deliberative democracy in our 10-part seminar series.
Dynamic format. Exciting line-up of speakers. All welcome ✨
delibdem.org/the-cddgg-10th-…
"In order to make bolder, more collaborative decisions in our cities, we must involve people in an ongoing, systemic way" eventbrite.com/e/democratisi…
Would a democratic innovation like the Irish Citizens’ Assemblies help NZ's democracy work better? youtu.be/dKSgPtnN0s0?si=bMd5… via @YouTube
Congratulations @InformedFutures and @watercare_nz for winning the @IAP2A Core Values Award (Planning) for your Next Source of Water for Auckland Citizens Assembly. iap2.org.au/2023-core-values…
Interested in democracy and how to make it work for us? Then listen to this a few times. You won't get a blancmange rather definition, history and insight into today's malaise & where to focus.
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!
This week David & @lea_ypi resume their conversation about how to understand politics. The start of a series of monthly conversations between David and Lea about rethinking the ideas that made the modern world.
Listen here... 🎧 linktr.ee/ppfideas
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Koi Tū held a “deliberative forum” for Auckland Council with nearly 100 Aucklanders to discuss how to get people travelling without using their car as often. The council has to devise a plan to reduce VKT – Vehicle Kilometres Travelled, by 2035.
The 100 Aucklanders who might snap the inaction on emissions reduction stuff.co.nz/opinion/13301684…
Not feeling inspired by the 2023 election? Concerned about NZ's political system delivery of long term vision and solutions? Then come to the Re-shape meeting, Wednesday 11 Oct, 5pm, Public Trust Hall & online. re-shape.org.nz
6 political parties have confirmed their support for NZ’s Open Government Partnership membership and committed to providing political leadership and adequate resourcing for NZ's programme should they come to power. #OGP transparency.org.nz/blog/par…
Are you a charity? The new Act takes effect this week. Here's a guide about the regime and on how to comply. seedthechange.nz/charities-r…
Powerful messages from the Prime Ministers of Estonia & Ukraine on the need for, potential of, & need to protect & innovate democracy. #OGPEstonia
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Has this really been "the most open and transparent government" in NZ history? For the @TheSpinoffTV I put this (in)famous claim to the test, examining the evidence – and asking senior journalists (anonymously) for their views. thespinoff.co.nz/politics/21…
We agree with former PM Geoffrey Palmer - Parliament needs to be strengthen as a check on executive government. More MPs, independent select committee advisors, etc. rnz.co.nz/national/programme…
Great to see @WgtnCC using a citizens assembly to help develop its LTP. Is some participatory budgeting being offered too? thepost.co.nz/a/nz-news/3500…
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Really interesting @IPPR report on public attitudes to democracy and how to build the case for democratic reform by @RyanSwift93 @pathwithanr, @harry_qp. Most interesting bit was the need to frame democratic reform as a way of creating better policy 👇
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✨@OECDgov 2023 Government at a Glance is out✨This year focus on democratic resilience puts our work on citizen participation front and center ! It is a short (hopefully) interesting read on democracy, deliberation, participation and civic space!
➡️oecd-ilibrary.org/sites/3d5c…
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Thinking about the interaction between techniques for listening at scale and in-person deliberation?
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Our guidance for integrating @UsePolis with lottery-selected #assemblies: compdemocracy.org/polis/book…
A valuable guide based on experience for people who want more democratic and effective ways of agenda setting and decision making. Tools like @UsePolis for enabling the consideration of issues at scale can surely complement citizens assemblies.
Thinking about the interaction between techniques for listening at scale and in-person deliberation?
⭐ NEW ⭐️
Our guidance for integrating @UsePolis with lottery-selected #assemblies: compdemocracy.org/polis/book…
An opportunity to find out about and discuss Antartica's role and response in global climate from @PolarGirlNZ, 5 July 2023, 6-7pm, Royal Society Te Apārangi premises in Thornodon, Wellington royalsocietyofnewzealandwell…