The Helen Clark Foundation

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The Helen Clark Foundation is an independent, non-partisan public policy think tank in New Zealand. [1] [2] The Foundation's work is oriented toward a progressive perspective on its issues of primary concern, including environmentalism and drug policy. [3] [4] Its stated mission is to publish research papers that contribute to a "more just, sustainable and peaceful society". The Foundation is partnering with Auckland University of Technology. [1] [2]

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The patron of the think tank, and its namesake, is Helen Clark, the 37th prime minister of New Zealand. She attended the launch of the Foundation on 21 March 2019. [5] Its director is Katherine Errington. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Cheng, Derek (4 March 2019). "Helen Clark Foundation set up to tackle big issues of the day". The New Zealand Herald . Retrieved 28 March 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 "Helen Clark to launch AUT think tank focusing on sustainability, peace and inclusiveness". TVNZ . 3 March 2019. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
  3. ↑ "CEAC press release on Environment | Scoop News". Scoop.co.nz . 21 March 2019. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
  4. ↑ "Drug Policy Reform Archives". The Helen Clark Foundation. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
  5. ↑ "Rt Hon Helen Clark: Speech at Launch of The Helen Clark Foundation, Auckland 21 March 2019". Helen Clark NZ. 23 March 2019. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
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