Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Scoop InfoPages
This InfoPage in unregistered, if this is your news page register The New Zealand Initiative for InfoPages here.
The New Zealand Initiative - Latest News [Page 1]
Overhauling New Zealand’s Apprenticeship System Could Engage Youth And Boost Our Economy
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 2:33 pm | The New Zealand Initiative
Schools are primarily geared toward university-track education, even though only about one-third of school leavers enrol in degree programmes," said report author Michael Johnston. More >>
Overhauling New Zealand’s Apprenticeship System Could Engage Youth And Boost Our Economy
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 10:59 am | The New Zealand Initiative
Schools are primarily geared toward university-track education, even though only about one-third of school leavers enrol in degree programmes. More >>
Why Does The Government Own $571 Billion In Assets?
Tuesday, 25 February 2025, 1:52 pm | The New Zealand Initiative
The report shows that when assets are sold to private owners and opened to competition, services typically improve and costs fall. It points to the successful sale of Telecom in 1990, which led to dramatically better service and lower prices for consumers. More >>
New Zealand Initiative Welcomes Focus On Grocery Market Competition, But Cautions Against Changes To KiwiSaver
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 4:38 pm | The New Zealand Initiative
The Initiative urges the government to consider a simultaneous fast-track consenting process for any entrant’s full suite of stores and logistics centres, along with mixed-use residential zoning for apartment complexes above these new grocery sites. More >>
New Research Shows How To Fix New Zealand’s Local Government
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 6:35 pm | The New Zealand Initiative
The report presents five approaches to reform, from adopting this proven international model to other substantial improvements in democratic oversight. These include giving communities direct votes on major projects and extending Auckland’s successful ... More >>
New Research Shows How To Fix New Zealand’s Local Government
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 5:55 pm | The New Zealand Initiative
“We have identified the root cause of council dysfunction: mayors and councillors lack the power to deliver what they promise voters. The real authority lies with unelected officials,” says Nick Clark, Senior Fellow at The New Zealand Initiative. More >>
The New Zealand Initiative Welcomes Employment Law Reform For High-Income Earners
Friday, 29 November 2024, 9:18 pm | The New Zealand Initiative
"This is good news for New Zealand workers and businesses," says Roger Partridge, chair and senior fellow of The New Zealand Initiative. "When a senior manager is not performing well, the whole business suffers – and that puts everyone's jobs ... More >>
Who Makes The Law? New Report Challenges Supreme Court’s Expanding Role
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 7:42 pm | The New Zealand Initiative
The report examines recent Supreme Court decisions that have sparked widespread concern among legal scholars, practitioners, and politicians. More >>
Who Makes The Law? New Report Challenges Supreme Court’s Expanding Role
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 3:09 pm | The New Zealand Initiative
The report, "Who Makes the Law? Reining in the Supreme Court," authored by Roger Partridge, Chair and Senior Fellow at The New Zealand Initiative, examines recent Supreme Court decisions that have sparked widespread concern among legal scholars, ... More >>
The New Zealand Initiative Urges Swift Action On Bold FDI Reforms
Monday, 14 October 2024, 4:33 pm | The New Zealand Initiative
New Zealand should look to countries like Ireland and Singapore, which have thrived by attracting foreign investment. Our recent business delegation to Ireland demonstrated the transformative power of smart FDI policies. More >>
New Zealand Initiative Welcomes Clarity On Gig Economy Workers
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 9:38 pm | The New Zealand Initiative
The New Zealand Initiative believes these changes could lead to a more dynamic and innovative economy, benefiting both workers and businesses alike. More >>
Local Councils Want More Say In How They Run Their Communities, Survey Finds
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 5:41 pm | The New Zealand Initiative
80% of respondents said that resistance from local ratepayers makes it hard to build necessary infrastructure. And 98% believe the central government will resist handing over more power to local councils. More >>
New Zealand Initiative Welcomes Government's Regional Deals Strategy
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 2:08 pm | The New Zealand Initiative
The New Zealand Initiative welcomes the government's newly released Regional Deals Strategic Framework, seeing it as a positive step towards empowering local communities and fostering economic growth. More >>
New Research Shows That New Zealand Universities Have A Significant Problem With Academic Freedom
Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 1:49 pm | The New Zealand Initiative
The report, entitled Unpopular Opinions: Academic Freedom in New Zealand, provides a detailed and thoroughly documented examination of the state of academic freedom at our universities, together with an analysis of the main threats to academic freedom ... More >>
Localism In Health Service Delivery
Wednesday, 14 August 2024, 1:40 pm | The New Zealand Initiative
Canada’s devolution of health services to First Nations provides a strikingly different way of thinking about localism, according to Dr Eric Crampton, Chief Economist with The New Zealand Initiative. More >>
Kiwis Leaving For Australia Is An Orange Light For NZ, Says New Report
Tuesday, 23 July 2024, 4:07 pm | The New Zealand Initiative
"It is an orange light because New Zealand needs to be competitive with Australia if it is to retain its most able and productive citizens," says Dr Bryce Wilkinson, Senior Fellow at The New Zealand Initiative and author of the report. "Australia ... More >>
Government Right To Rely On The Emissions Trading Scheme
Wednesday, 17 July 2024, 12:15 pm | The New Zealand Initiative
The Initiative was encouraged by the government’s refusal to break the ETS in dealing with forestry credits. More >>
The New Zealand Initiative Warns Against Misguided Media Legislation
Wednesday, 10 July 2024, 2:24 pm | The New Zealand Initiative
This bill represents a misguided approach to supporting journalism,” said Dr Eric Crampton, Chief Economist at The New Zealand Initiative. More >>
New Report Sounds Alarm On The Future Of New Zealand Universities
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 5:03 pm | The New Zealand Initiative
The New Zealand Initiative has released a report highlighting the critical challenges facing the country's universities. This report is based on the symposium "The Future of Our Universities," which took place in May 2024. More >>
New Research On The Opportunities And Risks Of Generative Artificial Intelligence For Education
Monday, 17 June 2024, 1:18 pm | The New Zealand Initiative
The report, Welcome to the Machine: Opportunities and Risks of Generative Artificial Intelligence for Education, written by Senior Fellow Dr Michael Johnston, will help educators and policymakers navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI in education. More >>
