Books, journals, and
other publications

2023

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Visit the Nation Dates website.

Nation Dates presents timelines of significant events that have shaped Aotearoa New Zealand as a nation.

Threads link related events and illustrate patterns that have formed over time. More than just a record of the past, Nation Dates provides invaluable context for the future at a time when society is facing major questions about the way forward.

August 2023

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Foresight tools help us brainstorm ideas about the future so we are better prepared for the opportunities and challenges that may arise. It provides the ability to forward engage, interacting early before issues become difficult to manage.

This booklet – the first of three in the series – outlines 20 foresight tools to throw into the mix, while you walk forward into the future.

June 2022

Download Handbook (PDF, 20 MB)

The GDS Index aims to illustrate how New Zealand might strengthen GDSs to make them more effective, responsive, measurable, comparable and durable through public consultation, engagement and ownership.
GDS Index research contributes to the McGuinness Institute’s Project StrategyNZ.

December 2018

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Visit the Āpōpō Journal website.

Āpōpō Journal is a unique publication developed by and for New Zealanders aged 18–25, to help them shape their long-term future. It provides space for users to reflect on their past experiences, plan for today and prepare for tomorrow. Āpōpō Journal celebrates the diversity of New Zealand and illustrates the importance of using hindsight, insight and foresight to navigate future pathways.

May 2019 – December 2020

Download handbook (PDF, 11.3 MB)
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Learn more about the GDS Index.

On 2 May 2019 the Institute launched the 2018 GDS Index. For the first time the Institute also published the Government Department Strategies Handbook – He Puna Rautaki. GDS Index research contributes to the McGuinness Institute’s Project StrategyNZ.

The GDS Index aims to illustrate how New Zealand might strengthen GDSs to make them more effective, responsive, measurable, comparable and durable through public consultation, engagement and ownership.

Mātauranga was produced as a koha for participants, speakers and special guests of the 2017 WakaNZ: Navigating with foresight workshop. It contains a collection of inspirational whakataukī (wisdoms, proverbs, poetry and invocations) selected by each of the 34 workshop participants.

This booklet is not available for download or purchase.

Learn more about the Mātauranga booklet.

Nation Voices is a McGuinness Institute initiative that aims to explore the role of New Zealand prime ministers over time.

October 2019

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On Wednesday 30 October 2019 the McGuinness Institute hosted a panel discussion at the National Library between Rt Hon Jim Bolger and former members of the Commission for the Future and the New Zealand Planning Council. They considered the impacts of these organisations followed by reflections on how we might embed foresight into public policy in 2020 and beyond.