What we stand for
Some of our published contributions to the public policy debate
Episode 1: Welcome, what comes next?
For our first episode we have Managing Director Phil O'Reilly with us to chat about the governments change in Covid strategy and what it means for both business and Aotearoa New Zealand more broadly.
Five things to consider for post-Covid 'normal'
As New Zealand's vaccine rollout is completed by the end of this year, it is vital that we all discuss and debate what our next normal might look like.
The next steps as NZ plans to re-open
Government announcements last week about the potential for a more open border from early next year were generally well received, and rightly so.
Why our immigration reset doesn't stack up
Policy needs to be evidence-based and work for the good of all Kiwis
Climate Change Commission report invites two major problems
The fact that we have a non-political Climate Change Commission is a good thing and deserves to be widely supported. Yet, we shouldn't assume that this independence equals infallibility.
To truly learn from lockdowns, we need to ask business
Corner stores were able to open during lockdown, but greengrocers and butchers were not.
Small business growth and entrepreneurship will be the mainstay of women in work
Women are overrepresented in tourism and hospitality, as well as in part-time and casual work, and it is all of these areas that have been most affected by Covid-19.