Effectiveness questioned
This was one of the main messages in The New Zealand Initiative's latest report on public health regulations. Shocking as it is. Read more
3 May, 2016
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It’s size that matters
Can you remember back to a time when fizzy drinks weren’t maligned, but instead a rare treat? When you and your eagle-eyed siblings watched over the soda pouring ritual with great intent, studiously making sure the levels were equal, and that no one was preferred (by so much as a drop)? Read more
Roger Partridge
29 April, 2016
The plight of those left behind
Chances are if you have had any discussions about migration in the past 12 months they have been about foreigners or Kiwis returning from Australia. But foreign migration is not the only cause of human traffic. Read more
Roger Partridge
22 April, 2016
Junk science on junk food
If you read a headline claiming chocolate can help you lose weight, what would be your first reaction? Based on their own experience, some people may be sceptical. Read more
22 April, 2016
Jamie Whyte comments on lifestyle regulations
Comments made at The Health of the State report launch in Wellington. Read more
20 April, 2016
The Health of the State panel discussion - Q&A
The New Zealand Initiative hosted Jenesa Jeram (author), Girol Karacaoglu (Treasury), Marama Fox (Maori Party) and Jamie Whyte (Institute of Economic Affairs) to debate lifestyle regulations and taxes such as those on sugar, e-cigarettes and alcohol in Wellington on 20 April 2016. The event launched the Initiative's newest report, The Health of the State. Read more
20 April, 2016
Marama Fox comments on lifestyle regulations at The Health of the State debate
Marama Fox of the Maori Party comments on lifestyle regulations such as sugar taxes, e-cigarettes and alcohol at The Health of the State panel discussion in Wellington on 20 April 2016. The event was held to launch The New Zealand Initiative's latest report, The Health of the State. Read more
20 April, 2016
The Health of the State - Panel discussion
The New Zealand Initiative hosted a panel discussion with Jenesa Jeram (The New Zealand Initiative), Girol Karacaoglu (Treasury), Marama Fox (Maori Party) and Jamie Whyte (Institute of Economic Affairs) in Wellington on 20 April 2016. The event debated lifestyle taxes and regulations such as those on sugar, cigarettes and alcohol, to launch the Initiative's new report, The Health of the State. Read more
20 April, 2016
Girol Karacaoglu comments on lifestyle regulations at The Health of the State event
Girol Karacaoglu from the Treasury comments on lifestyle regulations and taxes (sugar, alcohol, smoking) at The New Zealand Initiative's panel discussion in Wellington to launch their new report, The Health of the State. Read more
20 April, 2016
Dr Oliver Hartwich talks about The Health of the State on Breakfast
Dr Oliver Hartwich discusses The Health of the State, The New Zealand Initiative's latest report on lifestyle taxes and regulations, such as sugar taxes, e-cigarettes and alcohol marketing, on TVNZ Breakfast on 21 April 2016. Read more
20 April, 2016