The EU is falling apart
It is breathtaking to watch how fast cornerstones of European integration are being undone as a result of hundreds of thousands of asylum seekers entering the EU. [...]
Migration
Europe’s refugee crisis could undo the EU
The refugee crisis could prove to be the EU's make-or-break moment. [...]
All that glitters is not a golden visa
Ideally, a visa granted should benefit both the migrant and the recipient country - and neither party should have to pay for this win-win situation. [...]
Housing and immigration: is the tail wagging the dog?
Migrants who bring their skills to this country, who are willing to make a contribution and ready to become a part of the community, are an asset. They will add strength and diversity to the country, and make it a better place – as generations of migrants have done before them. [...]
Anti-migration populism hurts not helps the economy
Published in The National Business Review (Auckland), 23 May 2014 (PDF) Budget day last week was dominated by the usual focus on the return to surplus, some new spending [...]
No need to be afraid of Chinese migration
Far from demonising Chinese immigration in populist fear campaigns, New Zealand should be celebrating the opportunities and potential that Asian migrants bring to this country. [...]
Why aren’t migrants queuing to come here?
There is a paradox: New Zealand would welcome skilled migrants, and there are a growing number of mobile high-potentials. But these people are not coming to New Zealand and are moving elsewhere instead. [...]
Migration destination New Zealand
No doubt New Zealand is an attractive country – even those Europeans who knew little else about New Zealand knew that. But are we doing enough to attract the best migrants to our country? Or are we happy for them to migrate to Canada, the United States, Asia or Australia instead? [...]
Time to drop the Dick
To the prospective new owners of DSE, drop ‘Dick Smith’ from the business name. Any association with him and his ranting is a liability. Maybe the chain would become profitable once more if customers were not greeted by his face at the stores. [...]
Five reasons Australia should be ‘big’
Economist Dr Oliver Marc Hartwich is an advocate of a 'big Australia'. Here are five reasons why he thinks the nation has nothing to fear from a growing population. [...]
