School of Government

New Zealand's only School of Government undertakes teaching and research on public policy, public administration/management and strategic studies.

Through the Faculty of Commerce and Administration, we offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Based at the Pipitea Campus in Rutherford House, directly across the road from the seat of government; Parliament, Ministerial Headquarters and Government Departments, the School is ideally placed to help build capacity in the public sector of New Zealand.

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Coming Events

Dec16Seminar Allocating the burdens of dealing with climate change.: Date: 16 Dec 2009
Time: Wed 12:30pm-1:30pm
Venue: GBLT1
Pipitea Campus
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Dec18Seminar The case for an independent advisory committee on climate change.: Date: 18 Dec 2009
Time: Fri 12:30pm-1:30pm
Venue: GBLT1
Pipitea Campus
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Dec22Seminar Panel Discussion: The Outcome and Implications of COP 15.: Date: 22 Dec 2009
Time: Tue 12:30pm-1:30pm
Venue: GBLT1
Pipitea Campus
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School News

14 dec 2009 2010 PhD Research Topics: The School of Government has an expanding PhD Programme, offering opportunity for graduates with Masters-level degrees to undertake doctorial level research in Public Policy Management.
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School Anniversary and Prize Giving

Read about the recent celebrations held on the 14th Oct 2009.

Two Cheers for Research

Professor Terry Stokes, our Head of School, recently gave his inaugural lecture on "Two Cheers For Research". Watch the video of the lecture, or find out more about Professor Stokes.