Insights
Pavlova’s identity crisis
Whether Pavlova, Häagen-Dazs or Hawaiian pizza, there is too much confusion over culinary appropriation and national identity in food.
Month: September 2024
The Australian
Uber clarity: NZ’s bold move on gig economy workers
Published in The Australian (Sydney), 24 September 2024 When law students first learn contract law, they learn that entering into a contract can happen in all sorts of ways. Only in the rarest of cases is a contract signed by both parties. In most cases, contracts just happen with both sides agreeing. The customer puts […]
Newsroom
Brussels sprouting same old stale economic plans
The European Union’s ambitious Lisbon Strategy, aimed at enhancing competitiveness, failed to meet targets by 2010. Mario Draghi’s new 800 billion euro investment plan faces similar challenges, reflecting an overreliance on state-driven solutions.
Insights
Demystifying the state: what do you see?
The report “Demystifying the State” explores the complexity of the state’s functions, addressing misconceptions and highlighting the need for a better understanding.
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Foreword to ‘Demystifying the State’
Tony Burton’s “Demystifying the State,” challenges the idealised view of government, revealing its human flaws and institutional limitations. He advocates for localism and offers ideas for improvement.
The Australian
Security report shows NZ returning to traditional allies
The NZSIS annual threat assessment signals a shift in New Zealand’s security outlook, acknowledging complex threats and seeking collaboration.
Insights
Uber ruling: driving in the wrong direction
A recent Court of Appeal decision classifies Uber drivers as employees, sparking concern over the impact on flexible work arrangements and government’s response.
Insights
Commerce Commission’s green crusade
What if the Commerce Commission expanded its oversight to include New Zealand’s ecosystems, aiming to address unfair advantages in flora and fauna?
Newsroom
Shades of 1933 in German state elections
In recent elections in Germany, the far-right party AfD made significant gains due to concerns over immigration, crime, and a disillusionment with established politics. This has created political upheaval and will reshape future strategies on a national scale.