The New Zealand Initiative

6 days ago | nzinitiative.org.nz | Oliver Hartwich

When Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV, the global fishing expedition began. Journalists avidly trawled through his life, turning over every stone: his CV, rare interviews and, inevitably, the modern oracle: his X (formerly Twitter) account. True to form, the media quickly zeroed in on predictable fare: recent posts criticising Donald Trump’s deportations to El Salvador or taking issue with Senator JD Vance’s attempts to set rankings on Christian love. Serious stuff, suitably papal.

6 days ago | nzinitiative.org.nz | Oliver Hartwich |Ryan Bridge

Reports & Media > Media > Newstalk ZB: Dr Oliver Hartwich describes capital spending increase as relatively minor Newstalk ZB: Dr Oliver Hartwich describes capital spending increase as relatively minor Dr Oliver Hartwich talked to Ryan Bridge on Newstalk ZB about the government's increased capital spending, describing it as "a relatively minor announcement" and "a drop in the government's ocean." Dr Hartwich also discussed the potential for asset recycling, suggesting the government could...

1 week ago | nzinitiative.org.nz | John MacDonald |John Macdonald

Reports & Media > Media > Newstalk ZB: John MacDonald discusses the Initiative's research on MMP Newstalk ZB: John MacDonald discusses the Initiative's research on MMP John MacDonald on Newstalk ZB discussed the pros and cons of MMP, referencing Dr Michael Johnston's analysis that proportional representation is a strength while voter understanding is a weakness.

1 week ago | nzinitiative.org.nz | Oliver Hartwich |Mike Hosking

Reports & Media > Media > Newstalk ZB: Mike Hosking highlights Dr Hartwich's NZ-Australia political comparison Newstalk ZB: Mike Hosking highlights Dr Hartwich's NZ-Australia political comparison Mike Hosking highlighted Dr Oliver Hartwich's article in The Australian on Newstalk ZB, mentioning that the New Zealand Initiative's executive director compared Australia's current political situation to New Zealand's experience. Hosking described the piece as "well worth reading" where Dr Hartwich...

1 week ago | nzinitiative.org.nz | Eric Crampton |Matt Heath |Tyler Adams

Reports & Media > Media > Newstalk ZB: Dr Eric Crampton discusses the challenges of social media regulation Newstalk ZB: Dr Eric Crampton discusses the challenges of social media regulation Dr Eric Crampton talked to Matt Heath and Tyler Adams on Newstalk ZB about the proposed social media ban for under sixteens in New Zealand.