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One of Motu Research's missions is to help stimulate informed debate around Aotearoa's most urgent social, economic and policy issues. One way we do this is through our seminar series.
Our public policy seminars are an opportunity for expert input and stakeholder conversation on urgent social, economic and policy issues. We invite prominent economists and thought leaders – both international and domestic – to present their findings and engage with a panel of qualified experts. The seminars help to educate stakeholders and kick-start collective thinking in some dynamic policy areas.
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Several government agencies provide funding to support our seminars.
Thanks to The Treasury, Stats NZ and EECA for their generous support.
Who migrates to Aotearoa New Zealand and what skills do they bring? What impact do migrants have on our economy? How can we create an immigration system fit for the future? Immigration is complex in its…
Jun 16, 2022
The Warmer Kiwis Study focuses on the heat pump component of the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme, and works directly with a group of about 160 homeowners, who have received, or will receive a grant for…
Jan 27, 2022
International guest Speaker - Gavin Starks CEO and founder of Icebreaker One - United Kingdom Is open energy data crucial to climate change mitigation efforts? In this webinar, Gavin Starks provided an introduction to Open Energy: what it is,…
Nov 30, 2021
Video: Wellbeing and policy, Aotearoa style Download Powerpoint presentation Treasury’s Living Standards Framework has been closely aligned with international models such as the OECD for over ten years. Some have said it is…
Nov 1, 2021
The recently published report from the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) signals ‘a code red for humanity and recommends that greenhouse gas emissions decrease as soon and as quickly as possible. Developed economies…
Oct 27, 2021
All children should be able to expect a future where they have the opportunity to thrive. Climate Change itself is one of the greatest threats to that future so acting on it effectively and fast…
Aug 26, 2021
Presented by Quentin Grafton It is critical that we understand the contribution of climate change to water insecurity and yet there are still many challenges to measuring these impacts. How can we plan for freshwater resilience…
Aug 12, 2021
Presented by David Card New Zealand has a unique opportunity (post covid) to examine our approach to immigration settings. This event is one of several this year exploring the issue of what immigration policy settings would…
Jun 30, 2021
Thursday 3rd June @ 12.30pm Adam Auditorium, City Gallery Wellington - Te Whare Toi, Te Ngākau Civic Square Directions Listen to the recording of this seminar. Sign up for our events and newsletters here. New…
Jun 3, 2021
Many organisations in Aotearoa want to go beyond government requirements to help tackle climate change. However, past approaches to voluntary offsetting and carbon-neutral claims are not compatible with the Paris Agreement. In this webinar, Motu Policy…
Apr 1, 2021
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