The New Zealand Initiative

In Oliver Hartwich's latest Newsroom column, he discusses Europe's current insolvency situation and asks if the recovery will be worse than the recession. Oliver is joined by Eric Crampton and Damien ...

10 Maj 202136min

Following the release of his research note, Rent controls: The next mistake in housing policy, Dr David Law highlights some of the issues of rent controls and explains why it is often older, and high-...

6 Maj 20218min

A few days after attending his New Zealand citizenship ceremony, Oliver Hartwich sits down for a chat about his journey to becoming a Kiwi and what he's learnt after nine years in New Zealand.

29 Apr 202117min

The New Zealand Initiative's executive director Dr Oliver Hartwich and the Taxpayers' Union executive director Jordan Williams discuss their views on fiscal incentives for councils as a way to encoura...

20 Apr 202127min

In our latest podcast, Dr Oliver Hartwich and Dr Eric Crampton discuss what's been on their minds this week - including the Regulatory Responsibility Act and how policy regimes are becoming uncertain ...

16 Apr 202117min

On Newstalk ZB, Mike Hosking discusses the recent NZ Herald article by Matt Burgess, To support lower emissions, oppose the Climate Commission's plan (7 April 2021) Read Matt's column here: https://w...

9 Apr 20212min

In this week's Initiative podcast, and ahead of the Trans Tasman bubble opening up on 19 April 2021, Dr Eric Crampton discusses safety measures that should be in place to make this a success and, hope...

8 Apr 202118min

Dr Oliver Hartwich and Dr David Law discuss the details of the government's new housing package and what it will mean for the housing market, house prices and first home buyers. They also discuss the ...

30 Mars 202111min