WSP and The Helen Clark Foundation Research

Since 2019 WSP has partnered with the Helen Clark Foundation to undertake detailed research and produce evidence-based reports that examine the future implications of critical societal issues.

The Helen Clark Foundation is an independent, non-partisan, public policy think tank based in New Zealand. Building on the lifetime of public service by its patron the Right Honorable Helen Clark, the Foundation aims to contribute to policy debates on how to achieve a more inclusive, sustainable, and peaceful society.

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BUILT TO LAST

Our latest report examines how funding allocation for infrastructure ought to include resourcing for a well managed maintenance plan. This discussion prioritises existing infrastructure and urges decision makers to develop and implement long-term strategic investment.

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PREMIUMS UNDER PRESSURE

How can we take a more strategic approach to infrastructure asset management?

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bridging the gap

Engaging in a national dialogue on infrastructure funding and financing is crucial, requiring a long-term strategic approach.

A SHARED FUTURE

Adapting and responding to climate change impacts must happen urgently, and must involve communities in new, more participatory ways.

SPONGE CITIES

Actions for Aotearoa to take now to respond to an increasing number of extreme rainfall events

SAFER CITIES BY DESIGN

How better urban form can lead to safer and more vibrant city centres in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

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Te ara matatika - the fair path

Why transport matters for equity, and how Aotearoa can transition to the connected low-traffic cities.

Alone together - loneliness in the city

Prioritising loneliness in social policy more crucial than ever.

tapping into the diaspora of aotearoa

How we can tap into the potential of our offshore diaspora.

new research into loneliness in aotearoa

An update to the ground-breaking 2020 report Alone Together.

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The potential for congestion charging to help unlock our transport system.

the shared path: people not cars at the heart of communities

How to decarbonise transport, save lives, & connect communities.

Meet Kali, our WSP Fellow

Kali Mercier

With nearly a decade of public policy experience and an interest in public health, criminal justice, housing and social justice issues, Wellington-based Kali has most recently worked as policy director at the NZ Drug Foundation, and as principal advisor in the harm reduction and public safety team at the Ministry of Justice. She will spend her tenure as Fellow producing high-quality research reports with WSP in New Zealand and promoting public policy that helps make Aotearoa New Zealand fairer for all.

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Kali Mercier

WSP Fellow

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External Communications & Government Relations

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