Dr Oliver Hartwich talks to Nick Cater on his show on ADH TV about Chistopher Luxon. Watch here. Read more
New Zealand’s infrastructure is under intense scrutiny. From Three Waters to Cyclone Gabrielle, from ruptured pipes in Wellington to growing traffic congestion in Auckland, vulnerabilities in New Zealand’s infrastructure network are glaringly apparent. Read more
Lord Hannan, a sitting member of the House of Lords and an adviser to the UK Board of Trade, talks to Oliver on this week's episode. They discuss Lord Hannan's background, his role in the Brexit campaign and his point of view on the UK's progress since its withdrawal from the EU. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich spoke to Sean Plunket on The Platform to react to National's policy programme. You can find a snippet of their conversation below. Read more
Those of you who remember your school days and those who currently have kids at school, may be aware of streaming – the practice of separating students into classes based on their stage of learning. Streaming is very common in our secondary schools. Read more
Dr Eric Crampton joins Mark Leishman on RNZ Nights to explore some of the less well-canvassed aspects of the Government's coalition agreements and also what could play a big part in the NZ path to net-zero emissions. Listen below. Read more
The incoming government has been entrenched in drawn-out coalition negotiations. Across the table from National Party leader Christopher Luxon sit the leaders of two minor parties, both basking in the now-fading glow of recent electoral successes, eagerly eyeing their slices of the economic pie. Read more
Writing about European affairs for a New Zealand audience may seem, at first glance, a bit of a strange pastime. What happens in European domestic politics rarely seems to matter down here. Read more
Dr Michael Johnston talks to Dr Claudia Rozas Gomez, who is a lecturer in Critical Studies in Education at the University of Auckland. In this episode, they discuss issues and criticisms around university-based teacher education. Read more
Dr Eric Crampton was featured during RNZ's news segment as it covers the big tasks the new Government is looking to tackle before Christmas. Listen below. Read more
When Wellington Airport installed licence plate readers to streamline parking and passenger pickup and drop-off, it did not have to beg Wellington City Council to find room in the council’s 10-year plan for funding. Though partially council-owned, the Airport funds its own operations out of its own revenues and makes its own decisions. Read more
One of my grad school professors recommended Yes, Minister for better understanding the British public service. The series was superb. Read more
The outcome of New Zealand’s recent coalition negotiations marks only the beginning of the next three years of government. But the principles and policies outlined in the agreements suggest the country now has a reformist administration ready to rebuild the economy, refine regulations, and expand choice in social services. Read more
Many readers will remember being in streamed classes at school. Perhaps you were in a top English class but a lower maths class. Read more
Real work begins for the new Government Whatever way you look at it, 2023 has been a long slog for the centre-right parties now trying to seal a coalition deal. The election campaign was unusually long. Read more
