COMMUNITY

Victoria University of Wellington Pilot

Buzzy is currently being piloted at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington to test its capacity to surface actionable, consensus-based ideas for change sourced directly from students. Findings will be used to help improve the ease of use and functionality of Buzzy, and to inform research on deliberative democratic practices among students conducted by Dr. Luke Oldfield. The pilot aims to investigate individuals' experiences using the app, identify the benefits and challenges that arise from its use, and to gain insights into how digital technology can be used to facilitate deliberative democracy in a closed-circuit environment. Here, it’s not about who voters are, but the ideas and perspectives they bring to the table. On Buzzy, you’re not just speaking: you’re being heard.