Insights
A year of new beginnings
In 2023, New Zealand saw a change in government, emphasising evidence-based policy and regulatory reform. The New Zealand Initiative looks forward to beneficial outcomes in 2024.
Month: December 2023
Newsroom
While the West dithers, Russia steams ahead
As 2023 ends, the initial unity in the West against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine fades due to internal divisions and multiple global crises. The future looks uncertain.
The Australian
Reversing Ardern’s policies as easy as unscrambling an egg
New Zealand’s new coalition government faces the daunting task of reversing predecessor’s policies on Māori integration and Treaty of Waitangi references, encountering resistance and practical obstacles.
The New Zealand Herald
David Seymour’s regulation decimation could learn a thing or two from Iceland
In the rugged Thingvellir National Park near Reykjavik, an ancient parliament and the role of Lawspeaker offer lessons on simplifying and streamlining modern regulatory systems. Minister Seymour’s new Ministry of Regulation may learn a thing or two from ancient Iceland.
The New Zealand Herald
It’s happy hour for economists in NZ now
Economists often criticise government policies, but the new coalition government in New Zealand is a rare source of optimism. It aims to rectify past policy mistakes, prioritize sound principles of policymaking, and base decisions on data and evidence, signaling a positive change.