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Book SynopsisNew Zealand (NZ) is widely regarded as being at the frontier of public policy reforms and public governance innovations. Bringing together acclaimed scholars and practitioners from NZ, including those who have led reforms, this edited collection examines the evolution of public policy in NZ. Through focusing on four areas of NZ's strength in public policy governance and management - managing and governing the economy, governing the natural environment, the effectiveness and management of the public service, and the advancement of minority populations - the authors highlight specific challenges, contexts and responses, with an emphasis on contemporary matters such as wellbeing, sustainability and fiscal responsibility. The authors discuss practices for developing innovative public policy and governance, discuss public governance reforms in detail and examine the use of innovative public management and e-government practices. Through the analysis of specific policies and management tools, this title offers an assessment of the impact of policies and their implementation. This book will appeal to scholars, practitioners, policy advisors and consultants in national and international organizations who are interested in, or involved with, cutting-edge, innovative public policy and governance strategies.
Table of ContentsChapter 1.New Zealand in the Making: Past and Present;
Gary Hawke Section 1. Public Policy Chapter 2.Social Laboratory: Reality or myth?;
Colin JamesChapter 3.Economic Performance: A prosperous, very distant economy;
Michael Reddell Chapter 4.Maori Interests and Rights: Four sites at the frontier;
Maria Bargh and Carwyn Jones Chapter 5.Agriculture: Continued strengths;
Frank Scrimgeour Chapter 6.From Growth to Wellbeing: Evolution of policy frameworks;
Arthur Grimes Chapter 7.On Sustainable Development;
Les Oxley and Mubashir Qasim Section 2. Public Governance Chapter 8.State Sector Governance Reform: Past experience, contemporary challenge;
Graham Scot Chapter 9.Strengthening Integrity Systems: Complacency versus Confidence;
Suzanne Snively Chapter 10.Fiscal Policy Governance: A focus on principles;
Bob Buckle Chapter 11.Monetary Policy Governance and Inflation Targeting in New Zealand;
Bob Buckle Chapter 12.Digital Anthropocene: Leadership, innovation and integration;
Elizabeth Eppel and Barbara Allen Chapter 13.Environmental Governance- are we making the grade?;
Marie Doole and Fleur Maseyk Chapter 14.Public Sector Reform Since 2000: The quest;
Iain Rennie
