New Zealanders open up about life in COVID-19 lockdown
We all remember the lockdown, but not all our memories are the same. Some say…
News and commentary
Read a selection of news and commentary on economic, business, and policy issues from Victoria University of Wellington.
Some in the media need to calm down
In the wake of a scattering of new cases from overseas, Stuff journalist Andrea Vance…
Let’s get serious about what older people can contribute
Shocks to the system don’t wait patiently in line giving us time to respond to…
Should bosses be able to spy on workers at home?
Anyone familiar with George Orwell’s novel 1984 will relate to the menace of Big Brother…
Wellbeing, employment and COVID-19
Research shows one of the most important contributors to wellbeing for many people is having…
An election like no other
New Zealand’s 2020 general election will be like no other in our history.It comes in…
Expert advice on water quality 'ignored'
New Zealand’s Government has been praised for listening to health experts in its pandemic response,…
Kindness doesn’t begin at home
One of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s favourite exhortations is that we all “be…
Why didn’t we see COVID-19 coming?
Is COVID-19 a ‘black swan’ event? Such an event being one that lies outside the…
Could food and drink save the tourism industry?
As we emerge from the COVID-19 lockdown, will food tourism facilitate our reconnections with friends…