Scholarship Amid Sheep: Applied Cognition Research in Aotearoa New Zealand

New Zealand is distinct from many other countries in that its government structure is relatively "flat," which should make it easier to create national-level change. Indeed, applied cognitive psychology research has helped to drive change on a number of fronts, such as driving, early childhood education, and the criminal justice system. Here, we review our success in these areas, as well as our challenges.