The Australian
In charge or just a ministerial performance?
New Zealand’s government faces accountability issues, as a failed IT project exposes bureaucratic disconnection and mismanagement. […]
German leaders erase the big black zero they once worshipped
Newsroom
The European Central Bank’s recent interest rate hike signals rising inflation and faltering growth in Germany, exposing severe structural budget issues and unsustainable spending promises. […]
On borrowed calm
Insights
Anger over socio-economic issues has propelled populist parties to prominence in countries like Australia, Britain, and Germany, while New Zealand’s political landscape remains more stable due to moderate forces. […]
The Australian
NZ’s nuclear superstition makes no sense
New Zealand’s nuclear-free policy, while politically significant, limits discussions on nuclear technology’s diverse uses. Restrictions create contradictions, as the nation relies on foreign nuclear medicine despite its stance against domestic reactors.
Uncategorised
Why New Zealand’s ‘flexible’ labour market fails on youth wages
The New Zealand Initiative’s youth wage proposal emphasizes training value over fairness, suggesting a link between lower wages and skill development.
Insights
A feel-good law with a global track record of failure
The Modern Slavery Bill in New Zealand aims to hold large firms accountable for reporting slavery in supply chains, but critics argue it fails to address the real issues and may encourage ignorance.
Newsroom
The performative politician who paved Ardern’s way
Tony Blair’s recent essay critiques Britain’s issues, emphasizing AI, governance, and Labour’s future. Although his insights are sharp, skepticism arises from his past performance and lack of actionable solutions.
Insights
A prescription that fits
New Zealand’s latest Budget reveals persistent deficits and a challenging financial environment. The government must address numerous small structural issues to achieve economic growth, as outlined in the “Prescription for Prosperity 2026” report.
Quadrant
Audiences without a Public
Elisabeth Noelle-Neumann’s “spiral of silence” describes how public opinion diverges from private beliefs, a phenomenon intensified by today’s fragmented media landscape, where audiences consume biased content, reinforcing division.