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Several large companies recently received hefty government handouts to install new boilers and heaters. This was all under the guise of decarbonisation, using money earmarked for the country’s Covid recovery. Read more
Wellington is a confusing place. In 2017, the Government wanted to plant One Billion Trees and set a lot of costly policies to achieve it. Read more
Inflation is central government's responsibility. The Reserve Bank sets monetary policy, and monetary policy drives inflation. Read more
Last week might not have seemed the best time for a 25 per cent increase in Canada’s carbon tax. Fuel prices there, like here, have been increasing. Read more
A funny thing happened on the way to Wellington’s draft Economic Wellbeing Strategy. It’s a tale as old as time. Read more
In rugby, injuries are all too common. Yet we can be certain that 15 players will start for the All Blacks in their next test. Read more
Earlier this week, Climate Change Minister James Shaw was interviewed by Andrew Dickens on Newstalk ZB about our latest research, Pretence of Necessity: Why further climate change action isn’t needed and won’t help. The Minister made some dubious claims during his interview. Read more
Matt Burgess talks with Today FM's Rachel Smalley about why existing efforts are enough to meet net-zero emissions.
Matt's report Pretence of Necessity: Why further climate change action isn't needed and won't help can be read here Read more
Is New Zealand’s Net Zero carbon emissions target of 2050 likely or achievable? Will electric vehicle subsidies and similar policies help us get there? Read more
Matt Burgess discusses his latest report with Mike Hosking, NewstalkZB about why further climate change action from the government is not needed and won't help. Matt report Pretence of Necessity can be read here. Read more