The Helen Clark Foundation - NZ Public Policy Think Tank

Q+A with Helen Clark

Hear from Helen Clark on the key global issues for 2025.

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Junk Food and Junk Policy?

Our new report looks at how weak rules undermine health and economic growth in New Zealand, and how to fix it

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Premiums Under Pressure

Our new report explores how climate change is reshaping residential property insurance, and what we can do about it

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Webinar: Premiums Under Pressure

An expert panel discussed our new report on how residential property insurance is under threat, and what to do about it

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Watch Kali Mercier on Q+A discussing our report, Premiums Under Pressure

Watch Kali Mercier on Q+A discussing our report, Premiums Under Pressure

25/11/2024
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The Helen Clark Foundation | Mahi a Rongo

Welcome to the Helen Clark Foundation. We are an independent, non-partisan public policy think tank based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

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Our latest publications

The Helen Clark Foundation gathers and interprets evidence to propose new solutions for sustainable cities, perinatal maternal mental health, health equity, and more.

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Junk Food and Poor Policy?

25/11/2024
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Junk Food and Poor Policy?
25/11/2024
We look at how our government can take effective action to improve nutrition and health
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Premiums Under Pressure

10/11/2024
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Premiums Under Pressure
10/11/2024
Climate change is driving steep increases in home insurance premiums. Without policy action, this could
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Shining a Light

18/08/2024
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Shining a Light
18/08/2024
This report considers the growing perception of corruption in New Zealand’s political and governance systems
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Bridging the Infrastructure Gap

26/06/2024
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Bridging the Infrastructure Gap
26/06/2024
This report considers sustainable, equitable long-term solutions to funding and financing infrastructure development in Aotearoa
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Our upcoming events

We host a range of events online and in-person about issues of importance to Aotearoa New Zealand and the world.

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Q+A on Global Affairs with Helen Clark Event ended

20/02/2025
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Q+A on Global Affairs with Helen Clark Event ended
20/02/2025
The Rt. Hon. Helen Clark sharing her perspective on what is shaping our world.
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