A conversation series about big ideas in politics and political philosophy, and how they relate to New Zealand, developed by Progress. Progress New Zealand is an independent, non-partisan group that has been established to promote democratic citizenship. We believe that public discourse is stuck in an ideological cul-de-sac. We seek to develop and promote alternative ways of thinking about the issues that matter to New Zealanders.

Are New Zealanders, and our politics, becoming more polarised? In the second episode of the Big Ideas Conversation Series by Progress New Zealand, we speak to Dr Lara Greaves on the divides in New Zealand society and politics, the Parliamentary protests, and the potential for a home-grown far-right party.

Political Polarisation in New Zealand: Big Ideas Conversation Series E02

Are liberalism and communitarianism compatible, or diametrically opposed sets of ideas? In the first episode of the Big Ideas Conversation Series by Progress New Zealand, three of our team get together to discuss their political philosophies, and seek to come to a rough consensus around what unites them.