Insights
Localism or centralism?
The government’s commitment to localism would be better served by focusing on collaborative solutions rather than forced amalgamation. […]
Local government
The Australian
How Wellington has become a NZ tragicomedy
Despite abundant rainfall, Wellington faces a water crisis. Failed infrastructure, political leanings, and misplaced investments all contribute to the problem. Still, you can’t beat it on a good day. […]
National Business Review
Queenstown’s visitor levy a cry for reform
Ultimately, reforming local government finance would be in central government’s interest, too. Queenstown Lakes District council probably holds little hope for such reforms to happen anytime soon. […]
Insights
As Kiwi as pavlova
In our #localismNZ report we call for a radical shift of power from the centre to the people. […]
Insights
Project Localism
The chances for decentralisation have never been better. […]
National Business Review
On the path to localism
Having campaigned for localism over the past six years, I am excited about the shift politics toward it. But now I want to see this great idea filled with life and practical recommendations. […]
National Business Review
Challenges stack up for super minister
There is no more challenging task than making New Zealand’s cities thrive in the global era of urbanisation. Quite appropriately, we now have a superminister to deal with it. […]
Insights
Swiss lessons in subsidiarity
Our new government is committed to subsidiarity and the regions. But this should lead to more than a billion-dollar fund for development. […]
Insights
Changing New Zealand’s government
New Zealand First has often called for such a devolution of power. If they achieve that in coalition talks, it would be a legacy to be proud of. […]
National Business Review
The power of ideas
“The ideas of economists and political philosophers, both when they are right and when they are wrong, are more powerful than is commonly understood. Indeed the world is ruled by little else.” […]