As a capital city university, Victoria University of Wellington advances better government by aiding interaction between world-class scholars, dynamic business communities and government agencies.
Professor Mark Hickford explains our unique ability to offer insight on important issues like constitutional reform and improving citizen participation in our democracy.
We have strong relationships with the public sector, business and the diplomatic community, while retaining the independence to engage critically in a non-partisan way.
Victoria University of Wellington’s commitment to advancing better government positions it to be the pre-eminent centre for expertise, insight and engagement in the legislative and regulatory systems to protect the interests of the future.
Our expertise is world-class and multidisciplinary, and is drawn from many areas in the University—across research, teaching and engagement.
Scandinavian Karl Löfgren has been impressed by Victoria University of Wellington’s connections with government.
Award-winning economist Norman Gemmell enjoys contributing to important issues untarnished by entrenched views.
‘Free and frank advice’ and the Official Information Act: balancing competing principles of good government
By Andrew Kibblewhite (Chief Executive of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet) and Peter Boshier (Chief Ombudsman)
The multidisciplinary research centres, institutes and chairs at the University provide a platform for our world leading researchers to collaborate and focus on significant research challenges related to Advancing Better Government.