If you are planning on having a baby any time soon, I would recommend doing it with an economist. Not because of the (debatably) excellent genetic traits that could be passed down, but because it can empower parents to make informed decisions. Read more
Angela Merkel has been Germany’s Chancellor for 10 years, but this is the first time that she is facing serious challenges. Merkel may have survived the euro crisis without a dent in her popularity but Europe’s refugee crisis is leading observers to a hitherto unthinkable question: what if Merkel stumbles over the uncontrolled influx of migrants into her country? Read more
Khyaati Acharya, Research Assistant and co-author of The New Zealand Initiative's report In the Zone: Creating a toolbox for regional prosperity, emphasises the three things you need to know about special economic zones. Read more
Hon Bill English discusses The New Zealand Initiative's report In the Zone. Read more
"Different strokes for different folks". So goes that famed line from Sly & The Family Stone’s 1969 hit, Everyday People. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich discusses Special Economic Zones with Larry Williams on Newstalk ZB. Read more
Wellington (19 October 2015): Central government needs to give regions their own regulatory toolbox if the country is to unleash the economic potential that remains underutilised with the current one-size-fits-all governance model. That is according to the latest report from The New Zealand Initiative, In the Zone: Creating a Toolbox for Regional Prosperity, which was released today. Read more
The New Zealand Initiative hosted a panel discussion with Chris Bishop MP, Rob Cameron (Cameron Partners), Clare Curran MP and Ron Mark MP in Wellington on 19 October 2015. Panellists discussed special economic zones; the focus of the Initiative's new report, In the Zone: Creating a toolbox for regional prosperity. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich discusses Special Economic Zones on TVNZ's Q+A show on Sunday 18 October 2015, ahead of the launch of The New Zealand Initiative's new report, In the Zone: Creating a toolbox for regional prosperity. Read more
Child abuse is a shameful thing. It occurs to a disquieting degree. Read more
Last week, I wrote about my colourful experiences promoting local government reform in Britain. Though originally unpopular, the idea to give more power to the people has now become government policy over there. Read more
Helen Kelly has not always agreed with The New Zealand Initiative on regulatory issues, but on the issue of medical marijuana, we certainly agree with her. The outgoing Council of Trade Unions president is wanting to use medical marijuana for her own terminal illness. Read more
Recently I attended a citizenship ceremony, and sat amidst a group of people that could best be described as the diaspora of humanity. The event, as is the norm, was presided over by Wellington City Deputy Mayor Justin Lester. Read more
As Mahatma Gandhi once said: “First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win”. I was reminded of this quote when I read about George Osborne’s speech to the Conservative Party conference in Manchester last week. Read more
As Mahatma Gandhi once said: “First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win”. I was reminded of this quote when I read about George Osborne’s speech to the Conservative Party conference in Manchester last week. Read more