NZ's government departments must produce regular long-term insights briefings. Sally Washington reports on the process, potential and possible pitfalls.

Only one-quarter of public servants in New Zealand will be eligible for modest pay increases over the next three years, says Chris Hipkins.

The head of the Victorian Council of Social Service has called for the state government to utilise the concept of a 'wellbeing economy' to ensure…

What has the global decline in trust and confidence in public institutions meant for law and justice? What are the risks when people are less…

Supporting Indigenous scholars and Indigenous scholarship is essential. The suggested approaches here would go some way to supporting this.

A review of the Resource Management Act recommended a new government fund to pay for managed retreat, to better ensure change happens fairly and consistently…

Support for strong climate policies may depend on whether the policies will, or are perceived to, personally impact voters.

This is a complex debate, but one area where greater direction might help is the teaching of the seemingly basic but vital skills of handwriting…

Outgoing Sydney Metro chief executive Dr Jon Lamonte has been named head of Auckland's water supplier, Watercare.

The important role ministerial advisers play in government has evolved largely without design or structure.