Tax Special: David Law
Research fellow David Law discussed tax issues and how New Zealand will pay for Covid-19 on Radio New Zealand - The Panel hosted by Wallace Chapman. Read more
23 July, 2020
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Mike Hosking reviews Oliver Hartwich's NZ Herald article
Mike Hosking explains on Newstalk ZB why it is so important to read Oliver Hartwich's latest NZ Herald article "A return to normal? Forget about it."
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Dr Oliver Hartwich
22 July, 2020
A return to normal? Forget about it
Covid-19 is not just a medical and economic crisis. It is a historical watershed moment with massive effects for entire generations. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
21 July, 2020
Cannabis use in ‘these’ United States
It is a pity Kiwis cannot build a mirror image “New Zealand v2” somewhere in the Pacific to test controversial policies like cannabis legalisation. Actually, that’s why the US is such a great political system. Read more
17 July, 2020
The salt in the soup of democracy
Perhaps the election of Judith Collins to the National leadership does not change her party’s immediate electoral prospects. National is still fighting an uphill battle to unseat an extremely popular Prime Minister. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
17 July, 2020
Australia’s new normal
This year has created a “new normal,” at least outside of Fortress New Zealand. Handshakes are likely a thing of the past; hugging is no longer kosher; masks are now mandatory in many places; and concerts, conferences or café catch-ups could become a distant memory. Read more
Joel Hernandez
17 July, 2020
Podcast #18: Oliver Hartwich on Judith Collins and conservatism in 2020
With the appointment of Judith Collins as leader of the National Party, folk across the political spectrum hope the party is beginning to re-emerge as a genuine counterpoint to the current Labour-led government. New Zealand Initiative director Oliver Hartwich explains why Collins may be what National needs and why the political position of conservatism is so difficult to get excited about in a globalised world. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
17 July, 2020
Greens Clean Energy Plan a fool's errand
A good project manager knows that unnecessary bells and whistles endanger a project's aims. Gold-plating a specification wastes resources and threatens a venture’s viability. The same is also true of public policy. Read more
Roger Partridge
15 July, 2020
Oliver Hartwich talks to Leighton Smith about a wide range of topics affecting New Zealand
Oliver Hartwich talks to Leighton Smith on Newstalk ZB about a wide range of topics including why this election matters greatly, the most important matters to keep in mind when we vote, monetary stability, goals and inflation measuring.
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Dr Oliver Hartwich
15 July, 2020
Greens' wealth tax would bring 'a dose of poverty to all'
The Green Party’s “Poverty Action Plan” is all about tackling poverty, although the outcomes may differ from what the party expects. While it is meant to help struggling Kiwis, the plan will instead provoke emigration, disincentivise work and saving and stifle investment in education and skills, capital, enterprise and innovation. Read more
13 July, 2020