New Zealand

New Zealand’s WokeMeter assessment score of 63 reflects its consistent alignment with Western-style progressive policy signalling, particularly in areas like LGBTQ protections and institutional DEI policies. This score places New Zealand at the 12th position globally, indicating a high intensity of policy signalling within the 93.5th percentile. The presence of strong LGBTQ rights, including legal same-sex marriage, and the previous leadership of Jacinda Ardern as a female Prime Minister contribute significantly to this rating. Although recent events have not prominently impacted the score, New Zealand’s historical commitment to progressive policies remains evident.

Analyzing the dimension scores, each category uniformly rates at 63, indicating a balanced approach across various policy signalling areas. The Speech & Expression Climate, Institutional DEI Policy Intensity, and Education & Curriculum Signalling show consistent signalling intensity, suggesting a well-rounded focus on progressive policy frameworks. Media & Platform Moderation and Legislative/Regulatory Activism also align closely, further supporting New Zealand’s comprehensive approach to maintaining a high signalling intensity. These scores collectively illustrate a nation committed to maintaining a steady level of progressive policy signalling across multiple facets of its societal framework.