Opponents and supporters of fast-track bill want changes
WATCH: NZ Initiative senior fellow Nick Clark speaks with Brent Edwards here. Read more
WATCH: NZ Initiative senior fellow Nick Clark speaks with Brent Edwards here. Read more
Dr James Kierstead was interviewed by Michael Laws on The Platform about trade between China and the West, which was the subject of his latest piece in the NZ Herald. Listen below. Read more
Wellington (Thursday, 14 March 2024) - A new research note by The New Zealand Initiative is questioning how New Zealand has managed to sustain its large and growing current account deficits with the rest of the world without seeing a corresponding deterioration in its net international investment position (NIIP). The research note, “The Mystery of the $52 Billion Gift: Does New Zealand have a fairy godmother?” highlights that while New Zealand has been spending more overseas than it earns, the country’s liabilities to the rest of the world have not increased nearly as much as one would expect. Read more
Wellington (Wednesday, 13 March 2024) - The New Zealand Initiative welcomes the government's introduction of the Fast-Track Approvals Bill to streamline consenting for infrastructure and development projects. However, the Initiative recommends several changes to improve the Bill and mitigate potential downsides. Read more
Sean Plunket talks to Dr Oliver Hartwich on The Platform about whether the Government has actually made fiscal progress after its first 100 days of action. Watch below. Read more
Emeritus Professor Des Gorman on RNZ news discussing the GP shortage crisis. Listen below. Read more
Emeritus Professor Des Gorman spoke to Corin Dann on RNZ , calling for urgent action to secure the GP workforce and expand their role. Listen below. Read more
The New Zealand Initiative Calls for Immediate Action to Retain and Expand the GP Workforce Following Recent Study Wellington (Monday, 11 March 2024) - Considering a recent study highlighting the severe limitations on general practice enrolments due to capacity issues, The New Zealand Initiative urges a renewed focus on retaining the existing GP workforce and expanding their roles and functions. This call to action reinforces the Initiative’s work to address New Zealand's healthcare challenges, as outlined in its report, "Lifeline for Health: Meeting New Zealand’s Need for General Practitioners," which was released in August last year. Read more
Dr Eric Crampton joins Emile Donovan on RNZ to talk about rates and explore alternative options. Listen below. Read more
New research reveals the start of excessive non-academic staffing in New Zealand Universities Wellington (Wednesday, 28 February 2024) - This new research note, When the Bloat Began: Non-Academic Staffing at New Zealand Universities over the Long Run, 1961-1997, reveals the year in which non-academic employees started to outnumber academics at our universities. Building on the findings of our earlier research report, Blessing or Bloat? Read more
Michael Laws talks to Dr Oliver Hartwich on The Platform about the implications of climate change litigation for New Zealand. Watch below
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On Newstalk ZB, Mike Hosking discusses Dr Eric Crampton's latest column in Newsroom about the Fair Digital Use Bargaining Bill. Listen below. Read more
Sean Plunket talks to Dr Eric Crampton about his latest Newsroom article about the potential consequences of NZ's Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill. Watch below. Read more
John MacDonald raises the topic of NZ Super on Newstalk ZB and talks about Dr Eric Crampton's opinion on it. Listen below. Read more
Kerre Woodham talks about the Retirement Commissioner's report and NZ Super on Newstalk ZB and mentions The New Zealand Initiative. Listen below. Read more