The report examines recent migration trends and finds that while the net outflow New Zealand citizens in the year to May 2024 is significant, it is offset by a near-record inflow of migrants who are more highly qualified than the average New Zealander.

In this research note, the New Zealand Initiative argues that the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill, which would require large digital platforms to negotiate payment for news content with New Zealand media companies, is based on flawed premises and risks significant unintended consequences.

This report proposes a comprehensive reform of New Zealand's transport funding model. It addresses common concerns about road pricing, including privacy and equity issues, and draws on successful international examples from cities like Singapore and Stockholm.

This report examines the critical challenges facing New Zealand's university sector, based on a recent tertiary education symposium, 'The Future of Our Universities,' held in May 2024. The report highlights several pressing issues threatening the sustainability and quality of tertiary education in New Zealand.

This report has been prepared to help educators and policymakers navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. The report calls for a science-based approach to using AI in classrooms.