Reports & Media

In this episode, Oliver and Nick talk to Oliver Wittke, former mayor of Gelsenkirchen. They discuss a significant local government reform in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, that could offer valuable insights for New Zealand's current system. Read more

Roger Partridge talked to Emile Donovan on RNZ Nights about the Supreme Court overstepping its bounds, the subject of his latest report. Listen below. Read more

Roger Partridge talked to Mike Hosking on Newstalk ZB about his latest report and how the Supreme Court has moved out of its lane. Listen below. Read more

Roger Partridge was a guest on The Leighton Smith Podcast to discuss his latest report. Listen below. Read more

On his show Canterbury Mornings on Newstalk ZB, John MacDonald discussed Roger Partridge's latest report about Supreme Court overreach with his listeners. Listen below. Read more

Stephen Franks talked to Ryan Bridge on Newstalk ZB about the Initiative's latest report on the Supreme Court. Listen below. Read more

The webinar launched Roger Partridge's report "Who makes the Law? Reining in the Supreme Court," which examines concerns about judicial overreach by New Zealand's Supreme Court and proposes solutions to restore balance between Parliament and the judiciary. Read more

Wellington (Tuesday, 15 October 2024) - A new report from The New Zealand Initiative warns of a looming constitutional crisis in New Zealand, as the Supreme Court increasingly oversteps its bounds, threatening the balance of power between the courts and Parliament. The report, "Who Makes the Law? Read more

In this episode, Oliver talks to Roger and Richard Ekins. They discuss concerns about judicial overreach by New Zealand's Supreme Court, as outlined Roger's latest research report for the New Zealand Initiative. Read more

Dr Oliver Hartwich talked to Mike Hosking on Newstalk ZB about proposed reforms to attract more foreign investment, with both ACT and NZ First supporting easier processes for international investors. Dr Hartwich supports these changes, arguing they could boost New Zealand's lagging foreign direct investment and productivity. Read more