Research reports

Interconnected crises affect civilisation, and investors must adapt to an emerging, increasingly tribal and less rational world.

New Zealand’s tax revenue suffers due to directors abandoning failing companies without consequence. Proposed reforms inspired by Germany aim to enforce accountability, shifting responsibility to directors before insolvency.

The New Zealand Initiative’s report emphasises learning from Dutch pragmatism, highlighting their cooperation, trust in institutions, and effective regulatory measures as key to achieving better outcomes.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has faced unfair criticism during the recession, as its efforts to control inflation were undermined by conflicting government fiscal policies, highlighting the need for better coordination.

The Western order is quietly disintegrating. Business leaders must adopt a long-term vision to restore this order’s Enlightenment foundations.

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) presents potential benefits and risks for New Zealand, with cautious engagement advised. Recent BRI refocusing and debt-trap diplomacy pose significant concerns, warranting prioritisation of long-term stability and autonomy.

The report examines how New Zealand can emulate Ireland’s education, foreign investment, and business practices for prosperity.

The New Zealand Initiative’s report criticizes the Sixth Labour-led Government’s fiscal performance, highlighting poor outcomes of government spending and the need for better policies.