The New Zealand Herald
Eden Park concert limits show how rules block growth
At Eden Park, concerts are capped at twelve a year from six artists.
Economic policy
Speeches
Applying a global lens to New Zealand’s future
A keynote exploring New Zealand’s productivity in comparison to other small, developed nations.
The New Zealand Herald
The missing piece in New Zealand’s growth puzzle
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has declared 2025 “the year of growth”, making economic expansion his Government‘s top priority.
Insights
Our message to the IMF: Reform for resilience
If you read this as we send out this newsletter, we are just preparing to meet with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation visiting Wellington for their biennial Article IV consultation.
Other publications
Foreword to ‘The People’s Portfolio’
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.
ZB Plus
The dinner talk New Zealand needs
Imagine a typical New Zealand family.
Research reports
Prescription for Prosperity: 2023 Briefing to the Incoming Government
As the 2023 general election approaches, New Zealand stands at a precipice.
The Australian
For richer or poorer: Kiwis really need to get out more
In New Zealand’s public policy circles these days, you cannot escape the buzz about Ireland.
The New Zealand Herald
Capital Markets: New Zealand’s road to recovery
“There is a lot of ruin in a nation.” It is one of those sayings that is easy to misinterpret.
Insights
Supercharge New Zealand with supply-side reforms
After a massive amount of fiscal and monetary stimulus, New Zealand’s economy overheated.