Members' lunch with David Seymour, Leader, ACT Party
We are hosting a members' lunch with ACT Leader David Seymour. David has led ACT to become not just more popular with voters, but also a creative source of policy ideas. Read more
We are hosting a members' lunch with ACT Leader David Seymour. David has led ACT to become not just more popular with voters, but also a creative source of policy ideas. Read more
The ongoing fall in the literacy capability of New Zealand’s school students and school leavers is a national scandal. New Zealand needs a fresh start for literacy education. Read more
Our annual members' retreat is a chance to cover the major aspects of New Zealand politics and economics, and will provide plenty of room for discussion, engagement and networking. Please contact Chelsy at chelsy.killick@nzinitiative.org.nz for further information. Read more
We invite you to join us for a members' webinar with Kirk Hope, BusinessNZ and Oliver Hartwich, The New Zealand Initiative to discuss the Government's proposed unemployment insurance. Kirk and Oliver are available to answer your questions about what this will mean for your business. Read more
Central bank independence in monetary policy was hard fought and desperately needed. The deal was simple. Read more
Sir Ian Taylor’s recent NZ Herald columns have documented his experience returning to New Zealand and taking part in the government's trial of self-isolation. In this members' Zoom meeting, Sir Ian will detail his experience with government bureaucracy. Read more
As the world is slowly emerging out of Covid-19, the next big crisis may already appear on the horizon. After bold fiscal and monetary packages to cushion the blow of the pandemic, inflation, stagflation and asset market disruption are dangers for the world economy. Read more
Saliva-based PCR tests are an efficient, less intrusive, and accurate alternative to COVID-19 deep nasal swabs. Dr Anne Wyllie, a New Zealand-born researcher at Yale University, led the development of Yale’s SalivaDirect test authorised for use in the USA, and independently validated in Portugal, Mexico, Ireland and the Philippines. Read more
Adrian Littlewood, Auckland Airport and Don Braid, Mainfreight. We invite you to join us for a members' webinar with the CEOs of Auckland International Airport and Mainfreight. Read more
Chris Quin Foodstuffs North Island & Spencer Sonn Countdown The global pandemic and New Zealand’s current lockdown present challenges for everyone, but especially so for the retail sector. Both Countdown and Foodstuffs North Island have kindly agreed to share their experiences in supply chain management in a webinar with our members. Read more
In the first phase of the pandemic, Australia and New Zealand have used simple solutions such as isolation and lockdown. The next phase of the pandemic will require better governance, management, and resources. Read more
Individualised Funding (“IF”) is a rapidly-growing alternative funding model for disability support. IF gives each recipient control of a personal budget they can use to obtain the support services best suited to their individual needs. Read more
The New Zealand Initiative in association with Worldwide Support for Development (WSD) is pleased to invite you to meet Hon Tony Abbott, former Prime Minister of Australia. Tony Abbott is an advisor to the British Board of Trade and Patron of WSD. Read more
We invite members of The New Zealand Initiative to join us for drinks and discussion at a reception with Westpac's Chief Executive David McLean, Chapman Tripp’s Managing Partner Nick Wells and the Initiative's Director Oliver Hartwich. Now that the election dust has settled, it is time to reflect on the coming Parliamentary term. Read more
We invite members of The New Zealand Initiative to join us for drinks and discussion at a reception with Rt Hon Sir Bill English, Forsyth Barr Managing Director Neil Paviour-Smith and the Initiative’s Director Oliver Hartwich. Now that the election dust has settled, it is time to reflect on the coming Parliamentary term. Read more