Junk science on junk food
If you read a headline claiming chocolate can help you lose weight, what would be your first reaction? Based on their own experience, some people may be sceptical. Read more
22 April, 2016
Scream it from the rooftops: Supply!
With Auckland’s housing crisis now a permanent feature on the Herald’s front page, it is worth restating how this problem started: not enough homes were built to keep up with natural demand. When too many buyers chase too few goods, prices have to rise. Read more
22 April, 2016
The Health of the State
Lifestyle regulations assume people do not always act in their best interests. The Health of the State warns against policies designed to protect people from themselves. Read more
21 April, 2016
Dr Oliver Hartwich on Radio NZ on sugar taxes
Our Executive Director, Dr Oliver Hartwich, talks to Guyon Espiner on Radio New Zealand about whether or not proposed taxes on sugar would be effective. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
21 April, 2016
Dr Eric Crampton on Radio NZ on the effect of Mexico's sugar tax
Our Head of Research, Dr Eric Crampton, talks to Radio New Zealand about the effect of Mexico's sugar tax, suggesting that in order to emulate its effects New Zealand would need to impose a tax of at least $2 per litre of soda - something that not even public health researchers are proposing. Read more
Dr Eric Crampton
21 April, 2016
Dr Eric Crampton on Radio NZ on sugar taxes not being a silver bullet
Our Head of Research, Dr Eric Crampton, talks to Radio New Zealand about proposals for sugar taxes are not the silver bullets they are often made out to be. Read more
Dr Eric Crampton
21 April, 2016
Dr Oliver Hartwich on Newstalk ZB talking about The Health of the State
Our Executive Director, Dr Oliver Hartwich, joins Larry Williams on Newstalk ZB to discuss our latest publication, The Health of the State. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
21 April, 2016
Jamie Whyte comments on lifestyle regulations
Comments made at The Health of the State report launch in Wellington. Read more
20 April, 2016
The Health of the State panel discussion - Q&A
The New Zealand Initiative hosted Jenesa Jeram (author), Girol Karacaoglu (Treasury), Marama Fox (Maori Party) and Jamie Whyte (Institute of Economic Affairs) to debate lifestyle regulations and taxes such as those on sugar, e-cigarettes and alcohol in Wellington on 20 April 2016. The event launched the Initiative's newest report, The Health of the State. Read more
20 April, 2016
Marama Fox comments on lifestyle regulations at The Health of the State debate
Marama Fox of the Maori Party comments on lifestyle regulations such as sugar taxes, e-cigarettes and alcohol at The Health of the State panel discussion in Wellington on 20 April 2016. The event was held to launch The New Zealand Initiative's latest report, The Health of the State. Read more
20 April, 2016
The Health of the State - Panel discussion
The New Zealand Initiative hosted a panel discussion with Jenesa Jeram (The New Zealand Initiative), Girol Karacaoglu (Treasury), Marama Fox (Maori Party) and Jamie Whyte (Institute of Economic Affairs) in Wellington on 20 April 2016. The event debated lifestyle taxes and regulations such as those on sugar, cigarettes and alcohol, to launch the Initiative's new report, The Health of the State. Read more
20 April, 2016
Girol Karacaoglu comments on lifestyle regulations at The Health of the State event
Girol Karacaoglu from the Treasury comments on lifestyle regulations and taxes (sugar, alcohol, smoking) at The New Zealand Initiative's panel discussion in Wellington to launch their new report, The Health of the State. Read more
20 April, 2016
Dr Oliver Hartwich talks about The Health of the State on Breakfast
Dr Oliver Hartwich discusses The Health of the State, The New Zealand Initiative's latest report on lifestyle taxes and regulations, such as sugar taxes, e-cigarettes and alcohol marketing, on TVNZ Breakfast on 21 April 2016. Read more
20 April, 2016
Media release: Regulations on lifestyle a dangerous precedent
Wellington (20 April 2016): Regulations and taxes on sugar are unlikely to improve public health, a new report from The New Zealand Initiative says. The Health of the State report, released today, argues that paternalistic regulations have an adverse effect on society where freedom of choice is increasingly becoming permitted only with the consent of the state. Read more
20 April, 2016
Lessons from the White North
Some policies cut through logjams. Canada, a nation known for its lumberjacks and log drivers, might have found one that would break New Zealand’s refugee policy logjam. During last year’s Syrian refugee crisis – a crisis that has not yet ended – community groups, churches and Kiwis who care rallied to help. Read more
Dr Eric Crampton
15 April, 2016