We live in a complex world and we need information we can trust from the media and from government. While this can be excellent we are often short-changed. From the misinformation about climate action targets to the secrecy of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) too often we don't get the information we need to understand what is happening to New Zealand. The media is in a funding crisis that impacts on multiple levels from the lack of specialist journalists to a focus on light weight news and 'click bait' stories.

This conference will help us outline the problems and help activate our role as citizens to improve the quality and reliability of information we have access to.

Following on from last year's successful conference - democracy, ethics and the public good which identified the issue of citizen information as crucial one for our democracy the conference aims to take the next step in exploring what we can do to improve our understanding of how to improve our access to information from government and the media.

FAQs

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

You can email Jan Rivers ask@publicgood.org.nz or text her on 0221261839

Where can I found out more about the event?

Speakers and more about the conference can be found on http://www.satrs.org.nz or bit.ly/whocanwetrust

When does the conference start?

Doors are open from 6.30 On Friday 9 October and from 8.30 on Saturday 10 October

The conference starts on Friday at 7.00 - 9.15pm and continues on Saturday from 9.00 am - 4.00pm. Entry to Friday evening is by koha or is free for people who register for the whole conference. If you can attend only on Friday evening please make a Friday booking only.

When will the speakers be announced?

Speakers and the detailed timetable will be announced over the next few weeks on the websites above.