Newstalk ZB: Dr Oliver Hartwich on how New Zealand ranks against 28 other countries
Dr Oliver Hartwich
22 July, 2026
Newstalk ZB's news covered our report measuring New Zealand against 28 other countries on areas like work, health and the economy, which placed the country first for labour force participation but 20th for productivity and 26th for economic diversity.
Executive Director Dr Oliver Hartwich said policy factors were holding the country back, such as how hard it is for foreign investors to do business here, and that New Zealand is shutting itself off not just from capital flows but from the international connectivity that comes with them. Listen below.