Monument to stupidity
Public art can be a powerful thing. It can inspire, uplift, and even get us to think introspectively. Read more
27 January, 2017
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Germany may hold the key to solving New Zealand's housing woes
OPINION: This week, Demographia released their annual housing affordability survey. It has become a sad ritual at the beginning of each year to find out how unaffordable property has become across much of the English-speaking world. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
25 January, 2017
Dr Oliver Hartwich talks to ABC Radio on housing affordability
Following the release of the Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey, that had Sydney ranking second in the list of world's most unaffordable cities to own a home, Dr Oliver Hartwich discussed the housing crisis on Australia's ABC Radio.
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Dr Oliver Hartwich
24 January, 2017
Dr Oliver Hartwich discusses the Demographia Housing Affordability Survey
Executive Director Dr Oliver Hartwich discusses the results of the 13th Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey results - that show Sydney as being second in the list of the world's most unaffordable cities to own a home, and Auckland at fourth.
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Dr Oliver Hartwich
24 January, 2017
It's more expensive to buy a home in Sydney than N.Y or London
A new housing affordability study by Demographia shows: Buying a median house in Sydney is now more costly than in any other world city - with the exception of Hong Kong. Should we celebrate or mourn this fact? Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
24 January, 2017
Media release: Housing crisis must be at top of political agenda
Wellington (23 January 2017): Following this morning’s release of the 13th Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey, The New Zealand Initiative urges the Government to make addressing our housing crisis a top priority in 2017. The survey is a sobering read. Read more
23 January, 2017
An incentives approach for the new PM
For all of John Key’s achievements, his administration failed miserably in one area: housing affordability. When he became prime minister in 2008, house prices were already high. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
16 December, 2016
Project Auckland: New housing strategy needed
There is no doubt that Aucklanders want to live in a world-class city. There is less agreement on what that means. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
14 December, 2016
Time to work on my karma
Reincarnation is a tricky concept, not least because it requires we accept the idea that those experiencing terrible ordeals must have committed even more horrid deeds to deserve their fate. But, if this logic is accepted, then the people working in local government must have done some truly awful, terrible, horrendous things in a previous life. Read more
2 December, 2016
Dr Oliver Hartwich on The Paul Henry Show: NZ housing crisis and the impact on first home buyers
Dr Oliver Hartwich talks to Mark Sainsbury about New Zealand's housing crisis and the increasing debt burden for first home buyers. This follows the announcement from the Reserve bank saying the average Kiwis are struggling with record mortgage debt - with the average amount being borrowed jumping up 43% in the last two years to $390,000. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
30 November, 2016