What have we learnt from 2014 [infographic]

Gareth MorganDecember 29, 2014Morgan Foundation

From the Morgan Foundation a big thanks for joining in the debate during 2014. Here is a fun little infographic inspired by our top blog posts of the year (in case you missed them, links to the blogs are below). … Read More

How sending your old folks to Thailand could save money – Whiteboard Tuesday

Gareth MorganDecember 22, 2014Economics

On a recent trip to Thailand Gareth noticed a large number of Australians retiring in Thailand. Gareth chats about the possible economic and lifestyle benefits. How sending your old folks to Thailand could save money – Whiteboard Tuesday was last … Read More

Cleaning up our rivers with worms

Gareth MorganDecember 21, 2014Environment

It’s not that long ago that the small Southland towns Edendale and Wyndham had many septic tanks that had passed their use by date. In severe cases these tanks would discharge raw sewage into stormwater drains that ran straight into … Read More

Dunedin teachers leading citizens science – 2014 NZ River Awards

Gareth MorganDecember 18, 2014Environment

Two Dunedin teachers Andrew Innes and Simon McMillan were finalists in the NZ River Story Award and are working to develop rigorous water testing for Otago students.  A fantastic example of young citizen science. Dunedin teachers leading citizens science – … Read More

How we pay for a universal basic income – Whiteboard Wednesday.

Gareth MorganDecember 16, 2014Tax and Welfare

Lots of people like the idea of an Unconditional Basic Income (UBI), but can we afford it as a nation? In this Whiteboard Wednesday Geoff looks at the three parts of the Big Kahuna package – Unconditional Basic Income, Flat … Read More

1080 is good but far from perfect. That is why I am investing in am alternative to 1080

Gareth MorganDecember 15, 2014Environment

It has been a big year for the vision of a Predator Free New Zealand. My hope is that 2014 will be remembered as the start of a movement that sees New Zealand eventually rid itself of invasive mammal predators. … Read More

The media is getting it wrong: Tax dodging is a national sport

Gareth MorganDecember 10, 2014Tax and Welfare

This morning I was on Breakfast TV talking about how our tax regime is unfair and how many Kiwis get around paying their fair share of tax. The media likes to paint these tax loopholes as the preserve of the … Read More

OECD report: Inequality and economic growth – Whiteboard Wednesday

Gareth MorganDecember 10, 2014Economics

It’s all over the news today. Headlines like “NZ economy hard hit by inequality” and “Income inequality stunts NZ growth”. Is it all true? In this video, Geoff puts some of the reports findings into perspective. OECD report: Inequality and … Read More

Should New Plymouth council have a separate Maori ward – Video Notes

Gareth MorganDecember 9, 2014Politics, Treaty

The video from the live debate on New Plymouth council having a separate Maori ward goes for a couple of hours. As some people are time poor, I decided to make summary notes so you can understand the key points … Read More

You may be surprised how misleading food labels can be

Gareth MorganDecember 4, 2014Health

Nutritionist, Ben Warren, is back to explain the sugar content of a store bought muesli bar. In a nutshell that store bought bar is junk food. Watch this video to understand how you are being misled How much sugar is … Read More