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The foreword emphasizes the need for understanding frigates in New Zealand’s defense debate, highlighting their importance to national prosperity and security.

Benno Blaschke’s reports underlines the success of financing models for infrastructure in New Zealand and outlines necessary improvements for future endeavors.

The New Zealand Initiative’s youth wage proposal emphasizes training value over fairness, suggesting a link between lower wages and skill development.

The New Zealand Initiative opposes the Modern Slavery Bill, citing ineffective disclosure regimes, legal uncertainties, unfair penalties, and a misplaced focus on large entities rather than smaller businesses.

My foreword to Prabani Wood’s report on primary healthcare emphasizes continuity of care and robust GP-patient relationships to improve health outcomes and reduce costs while addressing systemic barriers.

Foreword to ‘The People’s Portfolio’ by Dr Bryce Wilkinson, published by The New Zealand Initiative (Wellington), 25 February 2025 For some people, ‘privatisation’ is a dirty word. To me, it is the opposite. Maybe that has something to do with how I experienced the practical effects of privatisation – and the blessings it brought me. […]

Germany faces deep-rooted issues stemming from Merkel’s inertia and Scholz’s mismanagement, leading to economic stagnation and diminished international standing, complicating future governance.

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.