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We see the agreement as furthering New Zealand's efforts to become an open and competitive economy with strong links to the rest of the world. Trade liberalisation policies going back some 25 years have put the country in a sound position to benefit from freer trade with China. Read more
The Business Roundtable believes that the mandate of local authorities should be more tightly constrained. As a general rule, councils should only be permitted to engage in those activities, including regulatoryactivities, that fall within the proper role of government (as opposed to the private sector) and that should be the responsibility of local rather than central government. Read more
The Business Roundtable has had reservations about the TSO from the outset and agrees it is now outdated. It fails most, if not all, tests of good public policy. Read more
Actions speak louder than words is the second discussion paper in a research project that the New Zealand Institute is conducting to develop recommendations on New Zealand’s policy response to climate change.
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Complaint to the Regulation Review Committee concerning the Order in Council of 3 March 2008 amending the Overseas Investment Regulations 2005. Read more
The Bill aims to increase ACC payments to some categories of persons. It contains a regulatory impact statement (RIS) certified by the Department of Labour that purports to make the case for these proposals. Read more
We acknowledge the government’s need to take action in the light of international developments. We have long supported broad-based price measures as the most efficient means of reducing gross or net emissions, should the case for such action be demonstrated. Read more
In recent years Nigel Lawson has written extensively on climate change and has argued that policies enhancing the global community's ability to adapt, rather than just those seeking to limit greenhouse gas emissions, are the most affordable and effective response. He has criticised what he identifies as the "religion of eco-fundamentalism" and has instead emphasised the need to focus broadly on solutions that promote social and economic development. Read more
We’re right behind you is the first discussion paper in a research project that the New Zealand Institute is conducting to develop recommendations on New Zealand’s policy response to climate change. Read more
Despite considerable government investment in tertiary education and training, New Zealand has seen sustained and substantial shortages of skill labour. Norman LaRocque looks at the reasons behind this and outlines the policy environment necessary to address the skills deficit. Read more