• Insights

    Government by correspondence

    New Zealand’s governance structure limits ministerial authority, making chief executives accountable to a commissioner instead. This system demands reforms, allowing ministers to appoint leaders for improved accountability and effectiveness. […]
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    The New Zealand Herald

    Who runs the country? No board would tolerate this

    New Zealand’s government system, where chief executives are appointed by an independent commissioner without ministerial input, hinders effective governance and lacks accountability, unlike practices in other democracies. […]
  • Research reports

    Who Runs the Country?

    New Zealand’s ministers lack control over departments, so my report suggests reforms to improve accountability by allowing ministerial appointments of chief executives, learning from OECD counterparts like Germany and Australia. […]
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New Zealand is too busy governing badly to govern well

The Australian
31/03/2026
New Zealand’s government is shelving a referendum for extending the parliamentary term from three to four years, despite widespread support. A three-year term leads to urgency in legislation, hindering reform and effective governance, necessitating change. […]
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Quadrant

The End of the Golden Bargain

30/03/2026
Democratic politics, once fueled by hope for progress, now succumbs to nostalgia and resentment. Economic stagnation and a burdensome debt legacy challenge legitimacy, risking a collapse into authoritarianism as citizens grow disillusioned with their hollow promises.

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Insights

Just the opening act

27/03/2026
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and global tensions signal a serious crisis affecting New Zealand’s economy, prompting urgent discussions about fuel prices, interest rates and national preparedness for ongoing geopolitical instability.

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Insights

A $110 billion illusion?

20/03/2026
KiwiSaver, with $110 billion in assets, is set to increase contribution rates. However, past evaluations indicate it has not proven to enhance overall wealth, merely shifting funds without increasing savings.

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Insights

Faith-based asset management

13/03/2026
New Zealand’s first National Infrastructure Plan revealed poor asset management and accountability despite high spending, highlighting the need for a long-term, informed approach to infrastructure.

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