As geopolitical conflict intensifies and supply chains come under threat, nations are increasingly looking to (re)develop local industries. Call it building economic resilience, on-shoring or industrial policy: it's back in vogue. But does this offer safety in troubled times – or risk being Think Big Mark II? Come hear three leading analysts discuss one of the biggest issues of the moment.

Labour's proposal for a tax on residential property investment has reignited debate about whether New Zealand should have a capital gains tax (CGT). Would it fix the housing market – or put the economy into reverse? If you want to get beyond the political posturing and understand what a CGT would really mean, this is the panel event for you.

The New Zealand state spends around $150bn a year – but too often, we know too little about what that funding actually achieves. If you’re interested in ideas for fixing that problem, we invite you to join us for drinks and canapés at the Thistle Inn, 5.30pm on Tuesday 21st July, for the launch of the latest report from the Institute for Democratic and Economic Analysis (IDEA).

Brought to you in association with the Fabian Society and the Complex Conversations Lab, this is an Auckland-based event where Iain Walker will examine how democracies can be improved, respond better to authoritarianism, and help people build better lives in their communities.

At this Queenstown event, brought to you in association with the Catalyst Trust, Iain Walker will discuss how to renew our democracy by involving citizens more deeply in decision-making.

Iain Walker of the newDemocracy Foundation will give a keynote address at this Wellington event, followed by a panel discussion with former Attorney-General (and podcaster) Chris Finlayson, and Victoria University political theorist (and award-winning lecturer) Dr Claire Timperley.

For those unable to make Iain Walker’s other events, this is an AMA (Ask Me Anything) webinar on reforming democracy. It’s a chance to put your questions about democracy – and how it could be reformed – to Walker directly.

The Institute for Democratic and Economic Analysis (IDEA) is releasing its first research project: a deep dive into welfare-to-work policy. This major report looks at how Aotearoa New Zealand can better connect employers seeking staff with beneficiaries seeking paid work – building a pipeline of talent for Kiwi firms while reshaping lives and economic opportunities.

You are invited to a preview of the findings of IDEA’s first research report (before it's publicly released). This major report looks at how we can transform the support we offer to those looking for paid work – building a pipeline of talent for Kiwi firms while reshaping lives and economic opportunities. Sensible investments in this area could be a building block of a new, more dynamic economy.

You are invited to a preview of the findings of IDEA’s first research report. Research Director Max Rashbrooke presents on how NZ can transform the support we offer to those looking for paid work – building a pipeline of talent for Kiwi firms while reshaping lives and economic opportunities.

You are invited to a preview of the findings of IDEA’s first research report (before it's publicly released). This major report looks at how we can transform the support we offer to those looking for paid work – building a pipeline of talent for Kiwi firms while reshaping lives and economic opportunities.

You are invited to a preview of the findings of IDEA’s first research report (before it's publicly released). This major report looks at how we can transform the support we offer to those looking for paid work – building a pipeline of talent for Kiwi firms while reshaping lives and economic opportunities.

You are invited to a preview of the findings of IDEA’s first research report (before it's publicly released). This major report looks at how we can transform the support we offer to those looking for paid work – building a pipeline of talent for Kiwi firms while reshaping lives and economic opportunities.