The Helen Clark Foundation is celebrating its 7th birthday

This month marks seven years since the Helen Clark Foundation was established.

From the outset, our aim has been to contribute evidence-based policy proposals to the public conversation and to help shape a fairer, more inclusive, and more sustainable New Zealand.

Seven years on, I am proud of the role the Foundation has come to play. Through rigorous research, sound recommendations, and engaging events, we have worked to strengthen debate on some of the most significant challenges facing our country. From social cohesion and democratic resilience to economic fairness and environmental sustainability, our focus has remained steady on implementable policies grounded in evidence and informed by diverse perspectives.

This work is sustained by a community of members who value careful analysis and constructive discussion. Their support ensures that independent research and informed dialogue continue to have a place in our country’s public life.

As we mark this anniversary, I invite those who share these values to consider joining us as a member of the Foundation. Membership helps ensure that independent research and constructive dialogue continue to have a place in New Zealand’s public life.

To celebrate our seventh anniversary, new members who join this month will receive a complimentary Foundation tote bag as a small thank you for their support.

If you believe in informed dialogue which brings people together around finding positive solutions, please join us!