Government for beginners
They say that you can't teach an old dog new tricks. But you sure can teach new dogs some old tricks. Read more
27 October, 2017
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What does the new government mean for immigration?
The new government will follow Labour's policies with immigration, the coalition agreement with NZ First has revealed. The document made public yesterday briefly outlined how the parties together would 'ensure work visas issued reflect genuine skills shortages.' There's also a promise to take 'serious action on migrant exploitation,' but didn't mention any specific number cuts, or what visa categories such cuts would come from. Read more
Dr Eric Crampton
25 October, 2017
How not to save lives
In the DC comic story, a flying Superman spies Lois Lane tied across a railroad line. A fast-moving passenger train is but metres away. Read more
Dr Bryce Wilkinson ONZM
20 October, 2017
A shoddy tale of irresponsible regulation
A NZIER report released this week discredits a WorkSafe NZ safety programme that started in November 2011. The programme aims to reduce workplace falls from heights of below 3 metres. Read more
Dr Bryce Wilkinson ONZM
20 October, 2017
Congratulations, New Zealand
Almost a month after the election, New Zealand is about to have a new government. Yes, other countries take longer to negotiate coalitions. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
20 October, 2017
Dr Oliver Hartwich on 2GB about Winston's decision
Oliver Hartwich talks to Ross Greenwood on 2GB, Sydney's premier news and talk radio station, about Winston Peters deciding to back Jacinda Ardern as the next Prime Minister of New Zealand. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
19 October, 2017
Dan Mitchell on The AM Show about Trump's policies
To help us make sense of what Trump's policies mean for America's trading partners like New Zealand, we are hosting a special members’ lunch with U.S. economist and political commentator Daniel J. Read more
16 October, 2017
Changing New Zealand's government
It is Friday, 13 October and I am not writing about the coalition talks. We would have hoped to have a new government by now. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
13 October, 2017
Mike Hosking interviews Dr Eric Crampton about foreign investment
Foreign investment is an important subject in the coalition discussions, with New Zealand First pushing hard to restrict foreign property sales. Chief Economist Eric Crampton talks with Mike Hosking about the effects on the economy if there will be a major concession done in this area. Read more
Dr Eric Crampton
10 October, 2017
Who likes MMP now?
For those of us who think elections should be about policies and not about politics, MMP presents a special kind of purgatory. It is one day short of a fortnight since the election but are we any closer to knowing the result? Read more
Roger Partridge
6 October, 2017