Boosting our cities and regions
New Zealand faces significant challenges in managing growth, delivering infrastructure, and improving the wellbeing of our communities. Our productivity performance has been dismal. Read more
New Zealand faces significant challenges in managing growth, delivering infrastructure, and improving the wellbeing of our communities. Our productivity performance has been dismal. Read more
In New Zealand, one of the most exciting education reforms in the world is quietly getting underway. Erica Stanford, the country’s new Education Minister, is on a mission to overhaul the education system from top to bottom – and she is leaving no stone unturned. Read more
For a few months after last year’s elections, Wellington consultancies seemed to be scrambling to publish reports on city deals. National’s coalition agreement with ACT promised long-term city deals for funding and financing infrastructure but was short on details. Read more
Both the prior Labour government and the current National-led coalition have wanted to deliver more affordable housing. But getting there is like trying to traverse an overgrown forest path. Read more