Two months ago the outcome of New Zealand's election was a given with the National party well ahead. Then the opposition changed leaders. Read more
Unlike Australia, New Zealand's electoral system is a mirror image of its German counterpart. This weekend, both countries will vote in a new parliament. Read more
95bFM takes a look at New Zealand's economy and work. Producer Jack Marshall speaks to Aucklander's to get their thoughts on the future of work. Read more
As part of their indepth look at the economy, 95bFM looks at work and income. Possible alternatives to the current welfare system include a universal basic income. Read more
Wellington, 12 September 2017 - The New Zealand Initiative welcomes the results of the Mood of the Boardroom 2017 survey. New Zealand business leaders gave their view on policies to address critical issues like housing, immigration, the environment and taxation. Read more
Research Fellow Sam Warburton answers on Newshub the question: Is there an $11.7b hole in Labour's fiscal plan? Read more
This year’s election campaign has been just a little bit crazy. But New Zealand remains the world’s last sane place, says The New Zealand Initiative. Read more
What does the future hold for recreational fishing? That is the central question that will be asked at a series of upcoming public meetings in the North Island, hosted by The New Zealand Initiative. Read more
In this short video, Sir Mark Solomon, Chris McKenzie, Geoff Rowling, Margaret Wind and the Initiative's Dr Randall Bess discuss their hopes for the future of New Zealand's fishing experience and how we can learn from Western Australia - who have turned their recreational fisheries around. For more information on our Fisheries Project, and The Future of Recreational Fishing public meetings happening around the country in August and September, click here. Read more
Labour’s Grant Robertson and National’s Nicola Willis witnessed an animated debate about paying down debt Timing could not have been better when teams from the universities of Auckland and Wellington debated New Zealand’s debt strategy. Hours after the Government released its Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update, The New Zealand Initiative held the Grand Final of its Next Generation Debates. Read more
The New Zealand Initiative's Dr Randall Bess and Geoff Rowling from Our Fishing Future, speak to Radio New Zealand about the future of recreational fishing in New Zealand. Throughout August and September, Dr Bess will be travelling the country holding public meetings to gather feedback from local fishing communities and discuss the draft recommendations in his latest report, 'The Future Catch: Preserving Recreational Fisheries for the Next Generation'. Read more
Ahead of the Future of Recreational Fishing public meeting in Christchurch, Dr Randall Bess is interviewed on Newstalk ZB. On Wednesday 23 August he visits the Woolston Club to hear the ideas and opinions of the New Zealand recreational fishing community in Christchurch. Read more
Originally published in the Blenheim Sun. Read more
Die Mutter aller WahlkämpfeNeuseelands neue Labour-Chefin Jacinda Ardern hat beste Chancen, Premierministerin zu werden. Noch vor kurzem interessierte sie das Amt nicht, weil sie eine Familie gründen wollte. Read more
Research Fellow Randall Bess talks on Radio Ngati Porou about the future of Recreational Fisheries and his latest report. Read more