Risks in social bonds
Social bonds have caused quite a stir in the media this week. The model has attracted a deluge of negative feedback. Read more
5 June, 2015
De-mathematising New Zealand
Yesterday, the Initiative launched Un(ac)countable: Why millions on maths returned little. Authored by Rose Patterson, the report shows how changing teaching methods in maths have failed to improve our primary students’ maths performance. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
5 June, 2015
Un(ac)countable: Why millions on maths returned little
This report documents the 15-year history of the Numeracy Development Project (the Numeracy Project), a nationwide centrally devised approach for improving maths. The Numeracy Project existed officially as a professional development (PD) programme for teachers in most primary schools in New Zealand between 2000 and 2009. Read more
4 June, 2015
3 News - Kiwi kids lacking basic maths skills
Dr Oliver Hartwich talks to 3 News following the release of The New Zealand Initiative's new report, 'Un(ac)countable: Why millions on maths returned little' on 4 June 2015. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
4 June, 2015
ONE News - Maths teaching proves too confusing for Kiwi kids
Dr Oliver Hartwich speaks to ONE News following the release of The New Zealand Initiative's report 'Un(ac)countable: Why millions on maths returned little' on 4 June 2015. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
4 June, 2015
ONE News on The New Zealand Initiative's report 'Un(ac)countable'
Dr Oliver Hartwich
4 June, 2015
Rose Patterson on Newstalk ZB: Maths teaching failing our kids
The New Zealand Initiative has released a report showing how our education system is robbing children of basic numeracy skills. Report author Rose Patterson talks to Andrew Dickens on KPMG Early Edition about this. Read more
4 June, 2015
Dr Oliver Hartwich on Newstalk ZB: Take maths teaching back to basics
Dr Oliver Hartwich discusses new Initiative report Un(ac)countable and taking maths teachings back to basics. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
4 June, 2015
After the crisis is before the crisis
Apparently it is crunch time for Greece -- again. Over the next few days, we will find out whether Greece will stay in the eurozone, whether it will receive more bailout money or whether it will finally default (again). Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
4 June, 2015
Media release: $70m maths teaching methods failing kids
Wellington (4 June 2015): If your child is falling behind in maths, it could be because they are learning too many methods for solving maths problems, and are not spending enough time on the vital basics. That is a key finding of Un(ac)countable: Why millions on maths returned little by Rose Patterson. Read more
4 June, 2015
Social impact bonds have the potential to revolutionise public services
It is a mighty feat of politics that a government budget delivered well can keep commentators occupied for weeks. The Budget sets the terms of debate, pulling into sharp focus areas that receive additional funding, have had funding cut, or remain fiscally neglected by government. Read more
1 June, 2015
Media release: Government commended for progress on social bonds
Wellington (1 June 2015): The Government should be commended for the introduction of a social bond in the mental health sector, as announced today by Finance Minister Bill English and Minister of Health Jonathan Coleman. It is the first of four social bonds the government aims to introduce. Read more
1 June, 2015
Dr Oliver Hartwich discusses social bonds on ONE News
Dr Oliver Hartwich discusses social bonds on ONE News, preceding the government's announcement of four new social bonds. The New Zealand Initiative released their report 'Investing for Success: Social impact bonds and the future of public services' a few weeks prior. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
31 May, 2015
Time for dilatory corporate charities to pay their dues
What do the Shotover jetboat operator, the maker of Weet-Bix breakfast cereal, St George’s Hospital in Christchurch, winemaker Mission Estate, and that group that plays the backing music on X-Factor have in common? No, this is not a joke. Read more
29 May, 2015
Making mathematics count
Here is a brain teaser: Suppose an aeroplane takes an hour to fly from A to B on a calm day. Now imagine that it is a windy so that on the way out, the plane’s speed is reduced by headwinds. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
29 May, 2015