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18
Sep 2019
Seminars on local government
I can shop and bank online, so why can’t I vote online too? Online voting and local elections in New ZealandDr Julienne Molineaux from The Policy Observatory will discuss why local elections use postal voting and not online voting. There will be time for a general discussion on local election issues afterwards.WhereLevel 14 seminar room, read more
25
Sep 2019
Seminars on local government
Understanding Auckland Council: I’ve got my voting papers, now what? and, Research on the role of diversity in Auckland Council representationWaiheke Local Board member & PhD Candidate Shirin Brown will discuss her PhD research on Local Boards, how they function and what success means for their members. Shirin will also talk about the structure of read more