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Immigration – getting past knee-jerk reactions
Policy Analysis

Immigration – getting past knee-jerk reactions

Immigration policy needs more long-term thinking – but don't hold your breath.

Jem Traylen 10 Jun 2022
Treasury won't out poor investments
Policy

Treasury won't out poor investments

Treasury says some agencies need better analysis of investment proposals but won't say which.

Jem Traylen 09 Jun 2022
Calls for a rethink on carbon capture scepticism
Policy

Calls for a rethink on carbon capture scepticism

There's limited work under way on carbon capture technology, but some think it's time to look at it again.

Ian Llewellyn 04 Jun 2022
How the war for migrant talent should be won
Policy Free

How the war for migrant talent should be won

There are two types of migrant talent we need more of in New Zealand, says an immigration expert – company creators and company builders.

Jem Traylen 03 Jun 2022