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Mike Hosking discusses the Labour government's six-year fiscal record with Dr Oliver Hartwich

On his breakfast show on Newstalk ZB, Mike Hosking talks to Dr Oliver Hartwich about the Initative's latest research note The Deficit Diaries: Six years of red. They discuss the Labour government's six-year fiscal record and the risk of fiscally optimistic projections. Read more

Dr Oliver Hartwich

Newstalk ZB

27 September, 2023

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The Deficit Diaries: Six years of red

In this short research note, we have focused on the fiscal performance of the Sixth Labour-led Government. We have pointed out that much of our current predicament comes down to unrealistic plans, lack of commitment to stated intentions, and not enough rigour in fiscal management. Read more

Dr Oliver Hartwich

Dr Bryce Wilkinson ONZM

Research Note

26 September, 2023

Podcast: The Deficit Diaries: Six years of red

Dr Oliver Hartwich talks to Dr Bryce Wilkinson about The New Zealand Initiative’s latest research note they have written which analyses Labour’s six-year fiscal record. To listen to our latest podcasts, please subscribe to The New Zealand Initiative podcast on iTunes, Spotify or The Podcast App. Read more

Dr Oliver Hartwich

Dr Bryce Wilkinson ONZM

26 September, 2023

Media Release: “The Deficit Diaries: Six years of red” unveils Labour’s fiscal miscalculations

Wellington (Tuesday, 26 September 2023) - As we approach the 2023 election, New Zealanders must learn from the overly optimistic projections presented by Labour before the 2017 election. New Zealand cannot afford a repeat of this fiscal recklessness. Read more

Dr Oliver Hartwich

Dr Bryce Wilkinson ONZM

26 September, 2023

The myth of public service neutrality

Earlier in the year, this column argued for a public service reset. It was prompted partly by the ballooning size of public sector headcount. Read more

Roger Partridge

NZ Herald

7 September, 2023

Three big problems and four quick wins for the next government

“God’s own country” was how our longest-serving Prime Minister, Richard “King Dick” Seddon described New Zealand. The moniker he popularised for his country also proved enduring – even if by the late 20th century, it had become abbreviated to “Godzone.” Yet, as the 2023 general election approaches, New Zealand feels less blessed than it has in the past. Read more

Roger Partridge

NZ Herald

31 August, 2023

Prescription For Prosperity: 2023 Briefing to the Incoming Government

As the nation prepares to vote on 14 October, the sentiment across New Zealand is one of frustration and concern. Skyrocketing living costs, unaffordable housing, strained healthcare, and a growing educational gap are the voices of a country looking for change. Read more

Dr Oliver Hartwich

Dr Eric Crampton

Dr Michael Johnston

Roger Partridge

Dr Bryce Wilkinson ONZM

Dr Murray Horn

Briar Lipson

Dr Matthew Birchall

Research Report

24 August, 2023

Media Release: Prescription for Prosperity: A guide for the incoming government

Wellington (Thursday, 24 August 2023) - As the nation prepares to vote on 14 October, the sentiment across New Zealand is one of frustration and concern. Skyrocketing living costs, unaffordable housing, strained healthcare, and a growing educational gap are the voices of a country looking for change. Read more

Dr Oliver Hartwich

24 August, 2023

The 'shakedown' news legislation that is heading to parliament

Shakedown rackets are, thankfully, illegal. Except when government legislates them. Read more

Dr Eric Crampton

The Post

19 August, 2023

Tunnel Vision

Another week, another transport policy announcement. On Sunday, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and freshly-minted Transport Minister David Parker released the Government’s preferred option for a second Auckland harbour crossing. Read more

Dr Matthew Birchall

Insights Newsletter

11 August, 2023

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