The Helen Clark Foundation

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]

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]

References
  1. 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. "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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