Year: 2024

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A local rescue plan for democracy

28/12/2024
A New Zealand councillor’s exclusion from budget discussions highlights bureaucratic dominance over elected officials, revealing a disconnect between citizens and government, and the urgent need to strengthen local democracy for improved governance.

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A year of hard truths

20/12/2024
In 2024, New Zealand faced severe economic challenges, including recession and fiscal concerns. Despite these issues, opportunities for reform emerged, emphasising evidence-based policies to reshape healthcare, education, and public services moving forward.

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A most predictable surprise

13/12/2024
After Javier Milei’s election in Argentina, dire predictions about his free-market reforms emerged. A year later, inflation decreased, fiscal discipline improved, and foreign investment increased, challenging prior skepticism.

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A think tank at the Top 200

06/12/2024
The New Zealand Initiative received the Judges’ Award at the Deloitte Top 200 Awards, highlighting its impact on policy development and contribution to national issues since 2012.

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The House That Luxon Built

02/12/2024
New Zealand’s housing crisis response has led to record construction levels and collaborative reforms between parties. However, local government incentives remain a challenge for sustaining housing affordability improvements.

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