Rate runs on rental market
In recent years, the housing rental market has become New Zealand’s newest national sport. Complete with arm-chair critics and commentators. Read more
2 February, 2018
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What can we learn from the Christchurch earthquakes?
Eric Crampton features on 1News discussing his new report, Recipe for Disaster, and the lessons that the government can learn from the response to the Christchurch earthquakes.
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Dr Eric Crampton
25 January, 2018
Challenges stack up for super minister
In the new cabinet, Phil Twyford stands out as the minister with the most challenging mandate. Combining housing and transport in one person has created a superminister in charge of all aspects of urban development. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
17 November, 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
Media release: The New Zealand Initiative Welcomes Wellington City Council Proposal For City Accord
Wellington (12 October 2017): Whatever government forms after coalition negotiations should listen to Wellington City Council’s proposal for a Wellington City Accord, says The New Zealand Initiative. Official Information Act requests today revealed that Wellington City Council has asked the government for expanded powers for the city, whether through a City Accord modelled on Greater Manchester’s City Deal, or through a Special Economic Zone. Read more
12 October, 2017
Wellington's bid to become a Special Economic Zone
Alison Mau interviews Eric Crampton on RadioLIVE about Wellington City Council's request for expanded powers for the city. Whether through a City Accord modelled on Greater Manchester’s City Deal, or through a Special Economic Zone. Read more
Dr Eric Crampton
12 October, 2017
Media release: Support for Swiss-style dual education and GST for the regions
Wellington, 12 September 2017 - The New Zealand Initiative welcomes the results of the Mood of the Boardroom 2017 survey. New Zealand business leaders gave their view on policies to address critical issues like housing, immigration, the environment and taxation. Read more
12 September, 2017
Media release: We don't know how lucky we are in this country
This year’s election campaign has been just a little bit crazy. But New Zealand remains the world’s last sane place, says The New Zealand Initiative. Read more
2 September, 2017
What is wrong with our regulatory institutions?
To get the right answers you have to ask the right questions. If you do not, chances are you will not discover everything you need to know. Read more
Roger Partridge
1 September, 2017