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Helen Clark Foundation

Auckland, New Zealand

Democracy & Civil societyEnvironment & ClimateHealthMental health
Think tankNational reach
Profile last updated: August 8, 2026

About

Helen Clark Foundation is a think tank based in Auckland, New Zealand working on democracy & civil society, environment & climate, health +2 more.

The Helen Clark Foundation is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit public policy think tank based in Auckland, New Zealand. It produces evidence-based research and policy advice on issues including democracy and governance, infrastructure, housing, climate adaptation, health and drug policy, social isolation, and an inclusive, fair and sustainable economy. It is funded by members, donations and partners, is governed by a board of six trustees, and is a registered charity. It also runs public events, webinars and an honorary fellows programme, and is named after former Prime Minister Helen Clark, its patron.

Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Organisation type

Think tank

Legal form

Trust

Focus areas

public policythink tankresearchinfrastructuredemocracydrug policyclimate adaptationhealth equity

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Democracy & Civil societyEnvironment & ClimateHealthMental healthPeace & Conflict

How they work

ResearchAdvocacy & campaigningAwareness & education

Programmes

Honorary Fellows Programme

Democracy & Civil society · New Zealand

A programme bringing together honorary senior fellows who contribute to the foundation's public policy research and commentary on New Zealand's future.

Countries of operation

New Zealand

Funding & support

Funded by

Membership feesIndividual donations

Ways to support

DonateMonthly givingMembership

Credentials & affiliations

Awards

Sponge Cities report, Research and Communications category

New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects2024Research and Communications

Partnerships

WSP, AUT, New Zealand Drug Foundation, Health Coalition Aotearoa, MAS Foundation, New Zealand Institute of Economic Research, Clare Foundation

People

Management & team (2)

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