NZ to Utopia
A collaboratively-edited policy document outlining concrete steps Aotearoa New Zealand can take through the AI revolution — addressing industry transformation, employment transitions, education, and social safety nets.
Document Structure
Introduction
Vision, purpose, and how this document works
Economic Landscape
New Zealand's current industries and their AI exposure
AI Impact Assessment
Which sectors and roles are most affected, and when
Transition Strategies
Sector-by-sector adaptation plans
Education & Reskilling
Preparing the workforce for an AI-transformed economy
Social Safety Nets
Income support, healthcare, housing, and wellbeing
Governance & Regulation
AI ethics, data sovereignty, and international cooperation
Implementation Roadmap
Phased actions from 2026 through 2035
Appendices
Glossary, methodology, and references
How this works
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