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In too many areas we are avoiding thinking about or preparing for oncoming changes.

About a decade ago I had a ‘Lambton Quay’ conversation with an environment policy advisor. For those who do not live in Wellington, LQ is the main shopping street which starts at Parliament buildings; it also has cafes and government offices. Wandering along it, one often bumps...


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The US is throwing away its world leadership; will China fill the gap?

In the past, this column has pointed to a transition in the world order, as the American hegemony weakens. It was uncertain how the resulting multipolar world – with none of China, the European Union, India or the US able to dominate – might function.

The transition is proving trickier...


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Aside from its Orwellian doublespeak, the proposed legislation to change how we count New Zealand requires an expert review.

In early April, the world’s biggest census ever began; it is a $2b exercise covering 1.4b Indians. It is so complex it will take a year, as first they count the households, then the persons living in them. The results will have controvers...


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