Insights
Lilley’s option for Auckland
In the interest of better links between Auckland and London, it would be worth importing Lilley’s option to New Zealand.
February 2015
Business Spectator
‘Constructive ambiguity’ will not save Europe
Europe is well past the stage at which it needs constructive ambiguity.
Other publications
Lernen von Schweiz und Schwyz
Aus schweizerischer Sicht kann man sich wohl kaum vorstellen, wie faszinierend …
Business Spectator
The political rookies gambling with Greece’s future
Tsipras and Varoufakis may not realise it but their gamble with Europe has the potential of backfiring on them and their country.
Other publications
Learning from Switzerland and Schwyz
From a Swiss point of view, it must be hard to imagine how fascinating …
Interest.co.nz
High hurdles for international newcomers
If you are concerned about New Zealand’s cost of living, you should think about those regulations that have a limiting effect on supply and competition.
Insights
Australia’s destabilisation a concern for NZ
Australian politics always enjoys a reputation for being just a little more vicious than elsewhere.
Business Spectator
When German order met Greek disorder
For Varoufakis and Schäuble, there really is little hope of finding any common ground.
The Dominion Post
Culture of co-operation makes more sense than amalgamation
By amalgamating all Wellington councils, there are few efficiencies to gain but a lot of local autonomy and diversity to lose.
Business Spectator
Syriza’s wrong-headed approach to Greece’s problems
Barely sworn in, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ new cabinet went straight to work trying to turn their country upside down — and the European Union with it.