June 2023 – Dr Oliver Hartwich

Europe’s refugee reboot

13/06/2023

The European Union recently agreed on a new refugee policy, aiming to streamline asylum application processing and enforce participation from member states. Despite division, its practical impact remains uncertain.

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grayscale photo of crime scene do not cross tape

Beating crime with evidence-based policies

09/06/2023

Foodstuffs North Island addresses escalating retail crime rates in New Zealand, highlighting a 38% increase in incidents and the need for evidence-based policies.

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Pointing a water pistol at a forest fire: NZ crime rates out of control

08/06/2023

New Zealand’s largest retailer, Foodstuffs North Island, reported a significant increase in retail crime, reflecting a wider rise in crime across the country. The government’s reactive measures and declining law enforcement effectiveness present serious challenges.

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Kiwi diplomacy as clear as mud

02/06/2023

New Zealand’s foreign policy is notoriously unpredictable, but Defence Minister Andrew Little claims they’ve chosen a side, though it remains elusive.

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Dr Oliver Hartwich

Views from Wellington

Month: June 2023

Europe’s refugee reboot

Beating crime with evidence-based policies

Pointing a water pistol at a forest fire: NZ crime rates out of control

Kiwi diplomacy as clear as mud