The government's COVID-19 response has shown how crucial science advice is in informing policy decisions. With so much science discussed in the press and social media, trusted science advice is hugely important for all policy. But who selects and interprets science for the government and how does it inform policy decisions?
Democracy is in trouble. BRYCE EDWARDS sees the latest run of political turmoil as reflecting problems that go much deeper.
IPANZ New Professional SAM YOON of Deloitte advocates a different approach to data protection.
Having a regulatory profession in the public service has often been talked about. KEITH MANCH reflects on the story of the Government Regulatory Practice Initiative and how it's moved the public service closer to having a regulatory profession.
New York-based New Zealander JULIE FRY, co-author of Ambition: What New Zealanders think and why it matters, says New Zealand's response to COVID-19 shows how ambitious Kiwis really are.
