The New Zealand Economy
Perspectives
A case of youth neglect?
18 Feb 2010 | 76 Kb PDF
New Zealand’s adequate overall performance on some social measures masks poor outcomes for young people.
Towards an economic strategy for New Zealand
03 Mar 2010 | 84 Kb PDF
Rick Boven argues that bold and well-directed strategies targeting innovation and capital for productive enterprises are required to close the GDP/Capita gap with Australia.
After the Budget: New Zealand still adrift without a compass?
29 May 2009 | 45 Kb PDF
Benedikte Jensen discusses the 2009 Budget announcement.
Not just a case of a passing ‘Recessionary Flu’
29 Apr 2009 | 233 Kb PDF
This perspective describes the New Zealand government’s fiscal outlook and sets out principles that should drive the New Zealand’s fiscal strategy.
Bank equity fund: What is Plan B?
27 Apr 2009 | 57 Kb PDF
On the announcement that the bank equity fund will be scrapped, the New Zealand Institute asks: What is “Plan B”?
New Zealand debates the merits of a bank equity fund
15 Mar 2009 | 60 Kb PDF
Benedikte Jensen discusses the Jobs Summit proposal for a bank equity fund to rescue large companies in temporary financial stress.
The emperor has no clothes: NZ’s vulnerability in the global economic and financial crisis
22 Feb 2009 | 278 Kb PDF
This article describes New Zealand’s vulnerability in the face of ongoing financial instability and defines the issues needing to be addressed by New Zealand.
Heavy mountain weather: Funding risks for New Zealand and proposed solutions
22 Feb 2009 | 151 Kb PDF
This describes the actions New Zealand should take to protect the vital parts of the economy in the face of funding risks.
Video Interview
22 Jul 2008
David Skilling talks about the need for action to improve New Zealand's economic future. .
Video Interview
01 May 2008
Top NZ scientist Prof Paul Callaghan interviews David Skilling about the future of the New Zealand economy, and the priorities for action..
Good, but what’s next?
18 May 2007 | 46 Kb PDF
David Skilling assesses the government's Budget in the New Zealand Herald.
Video Interview
16 Oct 2006
New Zealand Institute CEO David Skilling outlines seven priorities for New Zealand in a rapid-fire seven minute talk..
Transformation or incremental improvement?
19 May 2006 | 52 Kb PDF
David Skilling discusses yesterday's Budget.
Video Interview
07 Dec 2005
Microsoft CFO Chris Liddell talks about the challenges and opportunities provided by a rapidly changing world..
Getting growth
26 Aug 2004 | 72 Kb PDF
New Zealanders will buy the case for economic growth if it fits their notions of fairness - and if they get a share of the upside, writes Dr David Skilling in Unlimited.
New Zealand needs fresh thinking
23 Aug 2004 | 68 Kb PDF
In a disruptive, changing world, New Zealand must identify its policy priorities before it can realise its potential, writes Dr David Skilling in The Press.