Economic policy

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon proposes selling state assets, like Kiwibank, to fund infrastructure. The debate centers on ensuring proper governance for investment, not ownership ideology, to address urgent infrastructure needs.

Labour’s proposal for a sovereign wealth fund misdiagnoses New Zealand’s investment issues, focusing on government intervention rather than improving the investment climate and attracting private capital.

A TikTok activist claims New Zealand’s curriculum reform is scandalous, but overlooks evaluating policy effectiveness. This reflects a troubling shift from policy merit to scrutinizing proposers.

New Zealand struggles with stagnation due to indecisive governance and reliance on clichés. Real change requires bold decision-making to prioritize progress over appeasing all interests, fostering growth.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon emphasises economic growth as a priority, yet New Zealand faces sluggish performance. Reducing government size would enhance reforms and productivity, fostering prosperity.

At the top of the agenda of The New Zealand Initiative’s meeting with the IMF are essential reforms in economic policy to address high government debt, fiscal deficits, housing affordability, and restrictive foreign investment, advocating for a dynamic economy.

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. […]

Families decide spending based on income. Similarly, election debates should focus on increasing productivity for better options and improvements.