Helmut Modlik speaks on Strengthening Democracy through Open Government
Channel: NZ Council for Civil Liberties
Date: 10/05/2023

Helmut Modlik, CEO of Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira, spoke at an event in Wellington on strengthening democracy through open government.

Other videos in this playlist provide the speeches of Sanjay Pradhan, CEO of the Open Government Partnership, and Helen Clark, Ambassador for the OGP, as well as the video of the whole event. The complete video includes contributions from the other panellists and the question and answer session.

Aotearoa New Zealand is regarded by others as being one of the most transparent, least corrupt, and most democratic countries in the world. But perceptions of these issues amongst people living in Aotearoa New Zealand can diverge, and there is a risk that governments have been resting on their laurels.

The event was held at Te Herenga Waka | Victoria University of Wellington on 13 April 2023.

*Panellists:*
• *Sanjay Pradhan* - Chief Executive Officer, Open Government Partnership
• *Rt Hon Helen Clark* - Ambassador, Open Government Partnership
• *Helmut Modlik* - Chief Executive Officer, Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira
• *Andrew Ecclestone* - Deputy Chair, NZ Council for Civil Liberties
• *Suzanne Snively* - Member, NZ Open Government Partnership Expert Advisory Panel

*Moderator:*
*Dr Barbara Allen* - Deputy Head, VUW School of Government

Event sponsored by:
* Victoria University of Wellington School of Government @VUWCommerce 
* Trust Democracy @trustdemocracynz9292 
* NZ Council for Civil Liberties @nzcouncilforcivilliberties126 
* Transparency International New Zealand @transparencyinternationaln3320 
* Open Government Partnership @OpenGovPart