Amateur hour
If you want to know everything about ancient Egypt, read a magazine article about it. If you want to know a little less, read a book. Read more
1 October, 2021
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Human Misjudgement of Experts
The process of decision-making is complex. Furthermore, its significance transcends both the private and public sectors, and is crucial not just in politics. Read more
24 September, 2021
Understanding Heidegger
Reading the great philosophers is intimidating: Long sentences, difficult language. Now there is hope for us mortals. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
17 September, 2021
Podcast: David Law on the Government's unemployment insurance proposal
Dr David Law joins Ben Craven to discuss what we know about the Government’s plans for unemployment insurance, and what such a scheme could look like for New Zealanders. To listen to our latest podcasts, please subscribe to The New Zealand Initiative podcast on iTunes, Spotify or The Podcast App. Read more
Dr David Law
10 September, 2021
A Primer on Unemployment Insurance
Work is underway to design an unemployment insurance (UI) scheme for New Zealand. Details are limited, but a more complete policy proposal for consultation is expected later this year. Read more
Dr David Law
10 September, 2021
Eric Crampton on The Panel about a universal basic income
Eric Crampton talks to Wallace Chapman on Radio NZ - The Panel about a Universal Basic Income for young people to help them get started in life.
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Dr Eric Crampton
31 August, 2021
The Power of Freedom: How personal budgets for social services are transforming lives
Government policies should be judged by the outcomes they deliver for people who need public support. This report has described a fundamentally different funding model for public services which gives control and responsibility to recipients of support services. Read more
27 August, 2021
Second-hand smoke and second-hand Covid
As the anniversary of the first Covid lockdown approached, the Ministry of Health had some time on its hands. It had issued a new consultation paper and was looking for feedback. Read more
Dr Eric Crampton
27 August, 2021
Coke’s Ronaldo Problem?
The Euro 2020 football tournament will be remembered for the trophy not coming home. But before England fell agonisingly at the last hurdle, the headlines were focused on the actions of Portuguese football superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo. Read more
Steen Videbeck
20 August, 2021
The government's mistreatment of migrants raises human rights concerns
Oliver Hartwich and Eric Crampton join Matt Burgess to talk about the government’s performance on immigration since the lockdown. Skilled migrants who cannot get their families into the country or obtain residency are now leaving, while MIQ spaces sit vacant and the government is paying migrants to come into the country to deal with a skills shortage. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
Dr Eric Crampton
30 July, 2021