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Irish Secrets: An Irish lesson in prosperity

We are pleased to announce the release of our groundbreaking report, Irish Secrets - An Irish lesson in prosperity. Written by Dr Oliver Hartwich, Executive Director of The New Zealand Initiative, and featuring a foreword by Fraser Whineray, head of the delegation to Ireland, this report summarises what New Zealand can learn from Ireland. Read more

Dr Oliver Hartwich

Research Note

31 October, 2023

Dr Eric Crampton talks to Kate Hawkesby about Labour's pledge to help new supermaket retailers

On Newstalk ZB's Early Edition, Dr Eric Crampton talks to Kate Hawkesby about Labour's pledge to help new supermarket retailers and warns against subsidising entry for new chains. Listen to his interview below. Read more

Dr Eric Crampton

Newstalk ZB - Early Edition

3 October, 2023

The Platform: Eric Crampton on 'weetbix-gate' and grocery competition

Dr Eric Crampton appeared on The Platform to talk with Sean Plunket about grocery competition and the 'weetbix war' between The Warehouse and Sanitarium. You can find a snippet of their conversation below. Read more

Dr Eric Crampton

The Platform

3 October, 2023

Podcast: Debunking degrowth.

Dr. Oliver Hartwich is joined by Gene Tunny, of the Centre for Independent Studies in Sydney, for a discussion about Gene's most recent paper about debunking the arguments behind the Degrowth movement. The New Zealand Initiative · EPS. Read more

Dr Oliver Hartwich

Gene Tunny

19 September, 2023

Dubai Eye Breakfast: Dr. Oliver Hartwich on a potential CEPA agreement between the UAE and New Zealand.

Dr. Oliver Hartwich appeared on Dubai Eye Breakfast to discuss the implications of a potential Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the United Arab Emirates and New Zealand.

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Dr Oliver Hartwich

Dubai Eye Breakfast

5 September, 2023

Prescription For Prosperity: 2023 Briefing to the Incoming Government

As the nation prepares to vote on 14 October, the sentiment across New Zealand is one of frustration and concern. Skyrocketing living costs, unaffordable housing, strained healthcare, and a growing educational gap are the voices of a country looking for change. Read more

Dr Oliver Hartwich

Dr Eric Crampton

Dr Bryce Wilkinson

Dr Michael Johnston

Roger Partridge

Dr Matthew Birchall

Emeritus Professor Des Gorman

Dr Murray Horn

Briar Lipson

Research Report

24 August, 2023

Where’s the funding plan for big spending transport policies?

Transport policy in New Zealand increasingly resembles an episode of Utopia, the Australian comedy series that lampoons a government agency responsible for large infrastructure projects. In one memorable episode, the hapless bureaucrats in the Nation Building Authority are instructed by a political staffer to investigate the feasibility of a “very fast train” connecting Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane despite reams of evidence suggesting it is a terrible idea. Read more

Dr Matthew Birchall

NZ Herald

24 August, 2023

GST policy breathtakingly cynical

Election years rarely see the best economic policy ideas. It is easy enough to understand why. Read more

Roger Partridge

NZ Herald

17 August, 2023

Mike Hosking on the Government's drive towards 100% renewable

On his breakfast show on NewstalkZB, Mike Hosking talked about the Government's drive towards 100% renewable electricity. He mentioned the Initiative's work in this area. Read more

Newstalk ZB

16 August, 2023

For richer or poorer: Kiwis really need to get out more

In New Zealand’s public policy circles these days, you cannot escape the buzz about Ireland. Whether in the corridors of power, at business gatherings, or even casual coffee catch-ups, Ireland is the talk of the town. Read more

Dr Oliver Hartwich

The Australian

16 August, 2023

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