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May 6, 2026

NZ is overdue for a population strategy – but there is only so much governments can do

Tahu Kukutai, University of Waikato; John Bryant, University of Waikato, and Polly Atatoa Carr, University of Waikato

New Zealand’s population structure is changing rapidly, yet the country has no comprehensive strategy to intervene or adapt to demographic shifts.

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May 19, 2020

Recession hits Māori and Pasifika harder. They must be part of planning New Zealand’s COVID‑19 recovery

Tahu Kukutai, University of Waikato; Helen Moewaka Barnes, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University; Tim McCreanor, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University, and Tracey Mcintosh, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau

Māori knowledge, memory and cultural strength will only enhance New Zealand’s economic recovery planning – if they are listened to.

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August 5, 2019

AI is here to stay. Now we need to ensure everyone benefits

Juliet A. Gerrard, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau; Kyle Webster, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau; Stuart McNaughton, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau, and Tahu Kukutai, University of Waikato

Artificial intelligence is predicted to contribute some US$15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030. A new report looks at issues specific to New Zealand.

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