Netherlands

The New Zealand Initiative delegation discovered during their Amsterdam visit that the Dutch successfully reduced regulatory burdens without political controversy, contrasting New Zealand’s contentious regulatory reform environment driven by emotional concerns.

The Netherlands showcases a pragmatic governance culture that fosters efficiency and results, contrasting with New Zealand’s process-oriented approach. Cultural factors significantly influence policy success and implementation.

The New Zealand Initiative’s delegation will explore the Netherlands’ successful policies and productivity strategies, aiming to gain insights for transforming New Zealand’s economy.

The upcoming trip to the Netherlands by New Zealand Initiative members will explore infrastructure and technology, amidst political turmoil caused by Geert Wilders’ ultimatum that collapsed the government, raising concerns about populism’s effects.

The New Zealand Initiative is exploring Dutch success to understand productivity disparities, emphasising foreign investment’s role while highlighting New Zealand’s regulatory challenges that limit growth and competitiveness.

The New Zealand Initiative’s upcoming delegation to the Netherlands aims to enhance understanding of global best practices in policy and governance, emphasizing the value of comparative learning beyond English-speaking nations.

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s surprise resignation creates uncertainty for the future of Dutch politics and the EU, with potential successors emerging.

WHAT do carbon emissions and red tape have in common? They are both unwanted by-products. Carbon emissions result from the use of energy, whereas red tape is caused by regulation. Since both of them are a kind of pollution, there is no reason we should treat them differently.