A new chapter begins
Koi Tū marked our first day in our new home at 48 Emily Place with a karakia whakawātea (dawn blessing) led by Tom Irvine and Robbie Paora of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. | Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures
The Government has released the University Advisory Group (UAG) interim and final report and its formal response today. Koi Tū Director Sir Peter Gluckman, who chaired the UAG, said the principles behind the group’s recommendations are well recognised in their response. Sir Peter recommended the interim and final report be read together as the first| Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures
A new article in Science by Sir Peter Gluckman, Director of Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures, and science diplomat Vaughan Turekian explores how science diplomacy must adapt to shifting geopolitical realities. Traditionally framed as aspirational, which focused on bridge building and dialogue, science diplomacy later took a pragmatic turn, emphasising shared problem-solving. Gluckman and| Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures
Koi Tū marked our first day in our new home at 48 Emily Place with a karakia whakawātea (dawn blessing) led by Tom Irvine and Robbie Paora of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. | Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures
Koi Tū managing trustee Sir Peter Gluckman is delighted to be appointed to the Leadership Group to steer the Auckland Innovation & Technology Alliance. The Alliance’s Leadership Group brings together some of Auckland’s most respected figures in business, research, investment, and public innovation including Wayne Brown, Mayor of Auckland, Simon Bridges, Founder, Auckland Tech Council, Professor Dawn Freshwater, Vice-Chancellor,| Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures
Congratulations to members of the Koi Tū community recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours. We’re proud to see their contributions to New Zealand recognised.| Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures
If we want to break the epidemic of mental health concerns in young people we have to focus on the beginning of life. Read the full paper The connection between what happens in early childhood and mental wellbeing later in life has come under the spotlight in recent years. In a new paper, published in| Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures
Join a purpose-driven team tackling the big questions shaping New Zealand’s future. Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures is an independent, non-partisan think tank committed to evidence-informed, long-term thinking on complex policy challenges. | Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures
Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures invites you to a webinar to hear from two global leaders in science diplomacy – Sir Peter Gluckman (President of the International Science Council) and Dr Salvatore Arico (Chief Executive of the International Science Council). They will discuss the current challenges facing science and international science cooperation at a time when science| Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures
Sir Peter Gluckman today congratulated Dr John Roche on his appointment as New Zealand’s Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister. “John is a respected scientist and experienced advisor who brings deep understanding of research, science and evidence-informed policy and I know he will bring wisdom and clarity to this important role,” Sir Peter said.| Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures
Adolescence raises questions about the dangers of a digital disconnect between adults and young people. Is there a gap, and how do we bridge it? Although it is common for a young person to feel that the adults around them do not understand their experience and their context, has the new digital milieu developed so| Koi Tū: The Centre for Informed Futures
