Libertarian experimentation
Why did the libertarian chicken cross the road? None of your business! Read more
3 November, 2017
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Building on the success of others
National’s supporters on the right could have been forgiven for expecting a lot after the 2008 election. After three terms of Helen Clark’s Labour government, and National’s opposition to Labour’s policies, they had a right to. Read more
Dr Eric Crampton
27 October, 2017
Monetary window-dressing
Judging by its coalition agreements, the new Government’s unofficial motto is not to do everything differently but to do a lot of things better. But not every change is for the better. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
27 October, 2017
Government for beginners
They say that you can't teach an old dog new tricks. But you sure can teach new dogs some old tricks. Read more
27 October, 2017
Why is transport provision responsive to government rather than the people that use it?
In my previous piece for Interest, I wrote that government agencies’ response to the rising road toll was inadequate. The Ministry of Transport, the NZ Transport Agency and the Police each essentially blamed drivers. Read more
27 October, 2017
What does the new government mean for immigration?
The new government will follow Labour's policies with immigration, the coalition agreement with NZ First has revealed. The document made public yesterday briefly outlined how the parties together would 'ensure work visas issued reflect genuine skills shortages.' There's also a promise to take 'serious action on migrant exploitation,' but didn't mention any specific number cuts, or what visa categories such cuts would come from. Read more
Dr Eric Crampton
25 October, 2017
How not to save lives
In the DC comic story, a flying Superman spies Lois Lane tied across a railroad line. A fast-moving passenger train is but metres away. Read more
Dr Bryce Wilkinson ONZM
20 October, 2017
A shoddy tale of irresponsible regulation
A NZIER report released this week discredits a WorkSafe NZ safety programme that started in November 2011. The programme aims to reduce workplace falls from heights of below 3 metres. Read more
Dr Bryce Wilkinson ONZM
20 October, 2017
Congratulations, New Zealand
Almost a month after the election, New Zealand is about to have a new government. Yes, other countries take longer to negotiate coalitions. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
20 October, 2017
Dr Oliver Hartwich on 2GB about Winston's decision
Oliver Hartwich talks to Ross Greenwood on 2GB, Sydney's premier news and talk radio station, about Winston Peters deciding to back Jacinda Ardern as the next Prime Minister of New Zealand. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
19 October, 2017