Less really is more
An Auckland apartment complex has just taken advantage of the new Unitary plan and opened without any carparks. The developers point out the proximity of public transport. Read more
16 March, 2018
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Oliver Hartwich discusses KiwiBuild
The Government's flagship policy to deliver low-cost homes to first time buyers could be a fail on the affordability front, according to its own ministry officials. Documents released under the Official Information Act reveal KiwiBuild apartments and houses to be priced up to $600,000 in Auckland could still be well out of reach of their target market. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
26 February, 2018
Build the rules, and the houses will follow
The housing supply shortage is worse than expected. That makes it even more important that government focuses on the key barriers to getting more houses built. Read more
Dr Eric Crampton
23 February, 2018
Unlocking regional development
For cynics, it would be easy to denounce the government’s provincial growth programme as a slush fund. However, I am not cynical about the government’s intentions. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
23 February, 2018
Rate runs on rental market
In recent years, the housing rental market has become New Zealand’s newest national sport. Complete with arm-chair critics and commentators. Read more
2 February, 2018
What can we learn from the Christchurch earthquakes?
Eric Crampton features on 1News discussing his new report, Recipe for Disaster, and the lessons that the government can learn from the response to the Christchurch earthquakes.
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Dr Eric Crampton
25 January, 2018
Challenges stack up for super minister
In the new cabinet, Phil Twyford stands out as the minister with the most challenging mandate. Combining housing and transport in one person has created a superminister in charge of all aspects of urban development. Read more
Dr Oliver Hartwich
17 November, 2017
How not to save lives
In the DC comic story, a flying Superman spies Lois Lane tied across a railroad line. A fast-moving passenger train is but metres away. Read more
Dr Bryce Wilkinson
20 October, 2017
A shoddy tale of irresponsible regulation
A NZIER report released this week discredits a WorkSafe NZ safety programme that started in November 2011. The programme aims to reduce workplace falls from heights of below 3 metres. Read more
Dr Bryce Wilkinson
20 October, 2017
Media release: The New Zealand Initiative Welcomes Wellington City Council Proposal For City Accord
Wellington (12 October 2017): Whatever government forms after coalition negotiations should listen to Wellington City Council’s proposal for a Wellington City Accord, says The New Zealand Initiative. Official Information Act requests today revealed that Wellington City Council has asked the government for expanded powers for the city, whether through a City Accord modelled on Greater Manchester’s City Deal, or through a Special Economic Zone. Read more
12 October, 2017