NZ Initiative
Jason Krupp argues a back-to-basics approach is more important than fads when it comes to regional economic development
26th Sep 16, 5:01am
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Jason Krupp argues a back-to-basics approach is more important than fads when it comes to regional economic development
Central government’s bid to corporatise council assets raises more questions than it answers, writes NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp
12th Sep 16, 10:00am
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Central government’s bid to corporatise council assets raises more questions than it answers, writes NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp
The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya & Eric Crampton argue better tertiary preparation at secondary school & means-tested assistance for students would be better policies than interest free student loans
20th Aug 16, 5:02am
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The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya & Eric Crampton argue better tertiary preparation at secondary school & means-tested assistance for students would be better policies than interest free student loans
Jason Krupp says Auckland's proposed Unitary Plan is a step in the right direction, but expecting it to be a silver bullet for homelessness is naïve
8th Aug 16, 8:07am
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Jason Krupp says Auckland's proposed Unitary Plan is a step in the right direction, but expecting it to be a silver bullet for homelessness is naïve
The NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp says as a response to the housing issues, the Govt's infrastructure fund plan suggests we can expect more piecemeal policymaking, instead of the comprehensive strategy that is needed
25th Jul 16, 10:12am
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The NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp says as a response to the housing issues, the Govt's infrastructure fund plan suggests we can expect more piecemeal policymaking, instead of the comprehensive strategy that is needed
Eric Crampton avoids Pokemon Go long enough to steer you through meritocracy, getting fit on pizza, GM food, what happens if robots don't take all the jobs, sex and the Simpsons and much more
22nd Jul 16, 10:02am
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Eric Crampton avoids Pokemon Go long enough to steer you through meritocracy, getting fit on pizza, GM food, what happens if robots don't take all the jobs, sex and the Simpsons and much more
'Regulations that limit the stock of housing suitable for younger people, such as height restrictions and view shafts, need to be axed and pronto'
11th Jul 16, 10:12am
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'Regulations that limit the stock of housing suitable for younger people, such as height restrictions and view shafts, need to be axed and pronto'
NZ Initiative's Martine Udahemuka says the key for parents is to be able to find out which school and teacher will be the most effective for their child
20th Jun 16, 9:22am
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NZ Initiative's Martine Udahemuka says the key for parents is to be able to find out which school and teacher will be the most effective for their child
Motu Research analysts look at food stamps, technology and productivity, Brexit and migration, taxing the poor, Presidential campaign myths, and more...
10th Jun 16, 10:02am
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Motu Research analysts look at food stamps, technology and productivity, Brexit and migration, taxing the poor, Presidential campaign myths, and more...
The NZ Initiative's Roger Partridge makes the case for Auckland Council cashing up many of its risky commercial enterprises and investing in growth-supporting infrastructure
6th Jun 16, 7:31am
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The NZ Initiative's Roger Partridge makes the case for Auckland Council cashing up many of its risky commercial enterprises and investing in growth-supporting infrastructure
Oliver Hartwich on going to France if you want to work less, Don Brash's take on monetary policy when inflation won't budge, the economics of love, Vietnam's openness to the free market & more
27th May 16, 10:00am
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Oliver Hartwich on going to France if you want to work less, Don Brash's take on monetary policy when inflation won't budge, the economics of love, Vietnam's openness to the free market & more
The NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp says whatever your views on foreign investors, the bare fact is that the cure to New Zealand’s housing crisis is supply
23rd May 16, 10:01am
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The NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp says whatever your views on foreign investors, the bare fact is that the cure to New Zealand’s housing crisis is supply
The NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp urges Auckland voters to closely examine how this year's mayoral candidates plan to improve housing affordability
7th May 16, 6:02am
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The NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp urges Auckland voters to closely examine how this year's mayoral candidates plan to improve housing affordability
NZ Initiative's Martine Udahemuka says we need to find out what works in schools and then apply it to those that are less successful
26th Apr 16, 9:24am
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NZ Initiative's Martine Udahemuka says we need to find out what works in schools and then apply it to those that are less successful
The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya asks: How much more dismal will private investment be if New Zealand begins to subject its own residents to the onerous requirements of the overseas investment legislation?
11th Apr 16, 9:37am
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The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya asks: How much more dismal will private investment be if New Zealand begins to subject its own residents to the onerous requirements of the overseas investment legislation?
NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton says the living wage movement and pushes to increase the minimum wage to the living wage can easily do more harm than good
4th Apr 16, 9:40am
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NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton says the living wage movement and pushes to increase the minimum wage to the living wage can easily do more harm than good
The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya outlines what happens when free education goes bad
21st Mar 16, 9:11am
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The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya outlines what happens when free education goes bad
Jenée Tibshraeny on why you shouldn't believe what Wheeler has to say, whether millennials are really doing it tough, what middle-class China actually looks like, the CBA scandal & more
11th Mar 16, 10:02am
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Jenée Tibshraeny on why you shouldn't believe what Wheeler has to say, whether millennials are really doing it tough, what middle-class China actually looks like, the CBA scandal & more
NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton says the country has much work to do in restoring housing affordability, but the broad social trends are positive
22nd Feb 16, 9:11am
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NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton says the country has much work to do in restoring housing affordability, but the broad social trends are positive
The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya says while there are wider social benefits from a more educated population, many of the benefits of tertiary education accrue to the individual who undertook that study
15th Feb 16, 9:11am
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The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya says while there are wider social benefits from a more educated population, many of the benefits of tertiary education accrue to the individual who undertook that study
Oliver Hartwich argues free university education is the reverse of income redistribution and a regressive policy
8th Feb 16, 5:01am
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Oliver Hartwich argues free university education is the reverse of income redistribution and a regressive policy
The NZ Initiative's Jenesa Jeram critiques Oxfam’s claims about global wealth inequality, arguing they're misleading with its claims about the economic system 'even more insidious'
1st Feb 16, 9:32am
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The NZ Initiative's Jenesa Jeram critiques Oxfam’s claims about global wealth inequality, arguing they're misleading with its claims about the economic system 'even more insidious'
NZ Initiative's Martine Udahemuka asks how teacher performance incentives can be better structured in order to drive student outcomes
25th Jan 16, 9:24am
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NZ Initiative's Martine Udahemuka asks how teacher performance incentives can be better structured in order to drive student outcomes
The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya says that while Kiwi consumers claim to be environmentally conscious, purchasing habits can reveal otherwise
17th Jan 16, 10:29am
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The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya says that while Kiwi consumers claim to be environmentally conscious, purchasing habits can reveal otherwise
NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton says the tension between targeting benefits to those in most need and encouraging strong families is a real one
21st Dec 15, 9:09am
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NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton says the tension between targeting benefits to those in most need and encouraging strong families is a real one