It's a question that keeps parents awake at night and weighs heavily on young New Zealanders. While university is the right path for many, it's not the only path to a rewarding career. Read more
This will be a members' lunch with Craig Stobo, Chair of the Financial Markets Authority (FMA), who will provide valuable insights into New Zealand's evolving financial landscape. This lunch is an opportunity to engage directly with a key decision-maker and gain valuable insights into the future direction of New Zealand's financial markets. Read more
Get ready for a fascinating journey into the art of learning with Professor Barbara Oakley, the brilliant mind behind the popular online course "Learning How to Learn" and New York Times bestselling author, as she joins us as our new Senior Fellow. Over the next 5 months, Barbara will embark on an exciting mission across New Zealand, collaborating directly with Primary and Secondary schools to transform how teachers approach education, particularly in mathematics. Read more
This will be a members' lunch with Hon David Seymour as he shares his insights as a coalition party leader and the future Deputy Prime Minister. This is an excellent opportunity to engage with the Minister and gain valuable insights into the coalition's future plans. Read more
Join us for a crucial discussion about transforming our local government system. The New Zealand Initiative’s new research reveals why councils struggle to deliver for their communities - and more importantly, how this can be fixed. Read more
This will be a members' lunch with the Media and Communications Minister, Hon Paul Goldsmith, as we discuss the future of the media and Roger Partridge's new report, "Reining in the Supreme Court." Minister Goldsmith will share insights on his role in his diverse portfolios. This is an excellent opportunity to engage with the Minister and gain a deeper understanding of New Zealand's Media Bill and the Supreme Court. Read more
Who really makes the laws in New Zealand? Is it our democratically elected politicians or unaccountable judges? Read more
This is lunch with Alexander Heffner. Alexander hosts the PBS program The Open Mind and created Breaking Bread with Alexander, which airs on Bloomberg TV. Read more
We would like to invite you to a discussion with prominent US broadcaster and historian Alexander Heffner, host of Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) "The Open Mind" and Bloomberg TV's "Breaking Bread with Alexander", and the co-author of the bestselling book "A Documentary History of the United States". Alexander will share his insights on the state of American democracy in the lead-up to the 2024 US Presidential elections. Read more
What really goes on inside the machinery of government? Are public servants selfless heroes or self-interested bureaucrats? Read more
Academic freedom is under threat across the English-speaking world. Is New Zealand part of this trend? Read more
This is a members-only event. The Health Innovators’ Summit is a day event bringing together politicians, members of The New Zealand Initiative, professional health associations, and senior journalists to learn about innovative solutions for better healthcare in New Zealand. Read more
This is a members-only event. Please contact Chelsy at events@nzinitiative.org.nz for further information. Read more
This is a members-only event. Please contact Chelsy at events@nzinitiative.org.nz for further information. Read more
Road Pricing Webinar A Smarter Way Forward Have you ever hit a pothole and wondered, "Why aren't our roads better maintained?" Or sat in gridlock thinking, "There must be a better way"? Our current transport funding model is not just creaking under the strain – it is fundamentally broken. Read more