NZ Initiative
The NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton is pleased the Labour Party has clarified its tax policy and now wants more detail on the party's plans for labour relations
18th Sep 17, 10:00am
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The NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton is pleased the Labour Party has clarified its tax policy and now wants more detail on the party's plans for labour relations
The NZ Initiative's Jenesa Jeram on whether social programmes work, the perils of planners, why people don't vote, solving the housing crisis, genetic engineering, hooking up with economists, and more
8th Sep 17, 10:15am
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The NZ Initiative's Jenesa Jeram on whether social programmes work, the perils of planners, why people don't vote, solving the housing crisis, genetic engineering, hooking up with economists, and more
The NZ Initiative's Sam Warburton looks at election pledges and says it's time to address transport funding and incentive issues
2nd Sep 17, 6:02am
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The NZ Initiative's Sam Warburton looks at election pledges and says it's time to address transport funding and incentive issues
The NZ Initiative's Amy Thomasson says good governance spawns good regulators
17th Aug 17, 12:52pm
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The NZ Initiative's Amy Thomasson says good governance spawns good regulators
The NZ Initiative's Rachel Hodder says Statistics New Zealand's new Integrated Data Infrastructure is a rich source of information
7th Aug 17, 11:03am
The NZ Initiative's Rachel Hodder says Statistics New Zealand's new Integrated Data Infrastructure is a rich source of information
The NZ Initiative's Randall Bess says the growth in charter boat fishing requires a management rethink
10th Jul 17, 9:40am
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The NZ Initiative's Randall Bess says the growth in charter boat fishing requires a management rethink
NZ Initiative's Martine Udahemuka says a viable maths solution will require an equation that puts the horse before the cart
26th Jun 17, 11:31am
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NZ Initiative's Martine Udahemuka says a viable maths solution will require an equation that puts the horse before the cart
Eric Crampton says the government needs to take steps to encourage councils to get new housing built including adopting the Productivity Commission’s recommendations on urban planning
10th Jun 17, 8:51am
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Eric Crampton says the government needs to take steps to encourage councils to get new housing built including adopting the Productivity Commission’s recommendations on urban planning
The NZ Initiative's Bryce Wilkinson says Steven Joyce's Budget falls short of what's required, but is vastly better than many other election-year budgets from the last two decades
29th May 17, 10:52am
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The NZ Initiative's Bryce Wilkinson says Steven Joyce's Budget falls short of what's required, but is vastly better than many other election-year budgets from the last two decades
The NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton says it is a massive mistake to point to unemployment figures and blame immigrants for what unemployment is still out there
15th May 17, 10:44am
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The NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton says it is a massive mistake to point to unemployment figures and blame immigrants for what unemployment is still out there
NZ Initiative’s Jason Krupp says targeted rates could, and should, be applied more widely at a local government level
18th Apr 17, 11:45am
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NZ Initiative’s Jason Krupp says targeted rates could, and should, be applied more widely at a local government level
The NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton says a govt committed to housing affordability would implement the Productivity Commission’s better urban planning agenda
29th Mar 17, 9:02am
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The NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton says a govt committed to housing affordability would implement the Productivity Commission’s better urban planning agenda
The NZ Initiative's Rachel Hodder invites people blaming immigrants for clogging up roads and hospitals to consider a levy on new migrants
6th Mar 17, 9:57am
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The NZ Initiative's Rachel Hodder invites people blaming immigrants for clogging up roads and hospitals to consider a levy on new migrants
NZ Initiative’s Jason Krupp says low interest rates and high population growth are not to blame for spiralling house prices - try red tape
20th Feb 17, 9:35am
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NZ Initiative’s Jason Krupp says low interest rates and high population growth are not to blame for spiralling house prices - try red tape
NZ Initiative’s Jason Krupp argues we need an apples-for-houses comparison on immigration
7th Feb 17, 9:13am
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NZ Initiative’s Jason Krupp argues we need an apples-for-houses comparison on immigration
NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton deconstructs Oxfam's 'wealth inequality' figures and points out that you might be more financially well-off than you think
24th Jan 17, 7:46am
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NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton deconstructs Oxfam's 'wealth inequality' figures and points out that you might be more financially well-off than you think
NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton says Steven Joyce's reputation for firm control over his Ministry may do some good in his new role as Finance Minister
19th Dec 16, 10:50am
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NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton says Steven Joyce's reputation for firm control over his Ministry may do some good in his new role as Finance Minister
Eric Crampton assesses the legacy of John Key and finds a bar set low and a long list of issues and decisions avoided
10th Dec 16, 9:55am
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Eric Crampton assesses the legacy of John Key and finds a bar set low and a long list of issues and decisions avoided
Roger Partridge assesses the legacy of John Key as Prime Minister and finds an impressive record given the constraints of MMP
10th Dec 16, 9:55am
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Roger Partridge assesses the legacy of John Key as Prime Minister and finds an impressive record given the constraints of MMP
NZ Initiative's Martine Udahemuka asks what to make of the difference between maths performance results on TIMSS and on National Standards
5th Dec 16, 11:33am
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NZ Initiative's Martine Udahemuka asks what to make of the difference between maths performance results on TIMSS and on National Standards
The NZ Initiative's Randall Bess looks at what New Zealand can learn from the Gulf of Mexico's red snapper fishery
19th Nov 16, 5:02am
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The NZ Initiative's Randall Bess looks at what New Zealand can learn from the Gulf of Mexico's red snapper fishery
If politicians in Auckland and Wellington are so confident about light rail, they should put their own money where their mouths are, argues NZ Initiative’s Jason Krupp
7th Nov 16, 9:55am
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If politicians in Auckland and Wellington are so confident about light rail, they should put their own money where their mouths are, argues NZ Initiative’s Jason Krupp
Oliver Hartwich on capitalism by another name, explaining Trump, the perils of health hype, understanding inequality, Brexit's language barrier, Ikea economics and more
28th Oct 16, 10:02am
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Oliver Hartwich on capitalism by another name, explaining Trump, the perils of health hype, understanding inequality, Brexit's language barrier, Ikea economics and more
Gareth Morgan puts all the issues around inequality, housing and economic growth into perspective
22nd Oct 16, 10:02am
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Gareth Morgan puts all the issues around inequality, housing and economic growth into perspective
NZ Initiative's Martine Udahemuka argues that New Zealand’s Interest-Free Student Loan scheme is a bribe that hurts the poor
10th Oct 16, 8:50am
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NZ Initiative's Martine Udahemuka argues that New Zealand’s Interest-Free Student Loan scheme is a bribe that hurts the poor