A conference nightmare
Having attended too many public policy conferences, it was only a matter of time until they started haunting me in my sleep. [...]
Insights
‘Insights’ is the weekly newsletter of The New Zealand Initiative. Every Friday it provides comment pieces on domestic and global policy issues and the state of the world as such. It is a newsletter serious enough for a think tank – and lighthearted enough for an enjoyable Friday afternoon read. Please subscribe to ‘Insights’ by visiting the website of The New Zealand Initiative: www.nzinitiative.org.nz
Wanted: A plan for real change
Whoever produces the better roadmap will win next year’s election. [...]
Queen Elizabeth II (1926 – 2022)
As we are saddened by Elizabeth’s passing, she leaves us many models: a model of duty, of service, of promises kept, of integrity, of unity. [...]
The curious Dr Wilkinson
We are lucky to have Bryce at the Initiative. As he celebrates his special day, we wish him many more years of economic curiosity. [...]
Focus on price stability
We need central banks globally to refocus on their core task: price stability. [...]
No trivial pursuit
At the very least, schools should teach students how to read, write and calculate. Our children are wasting their potential if we do not equip them with these skills. [...]
Paying the price for economic mismanagement
The Government’s economic competence will determine how long and how deep our economic downturn will be. [...]
The meaning of independence
New Zealanders must realise that, in a less benign world, an independent foreign policy cannot mean neutrality. And the Prime Minister delivered that message loud and clear. [...]
The jury is out
I still believe in trial by jury. But not in the efficiency of our justice system. [...]
Māori deserve better than the RBNZ’s cultural appropriation
Māori are not responsible for a central bank that has lost its way. [...]