The Blog

House prices a cancer for the economy

Gareth MorganApril 30, 2012Economics

[message_box  color=”red”]This article has been updated an located here – Policy at the root of housing problem in NZ[/message_box]   It is no coincidence that around the world attention has turned to how an economic recovery can be garnered against … Read More

What Kiwi’s expect from our tax and welfare regime

Gareth MorganApril 26, 2012Tax and Welfare

Last week we were having a discussion on Facebook about what we expect from our tax and welfare regime. The overwhelming thought from respondents has been that we want an equitable society – we don’t want government’s role only as … Read More

Extreme Green risks Ross Sea own goal

Gareth MorganApril 23, 2012Environment

There is a debate raging between fishing and marine protection in the Ross Sea region. Last week we took care of the myths purported by the green-necks, this week we will turn to three of the serious proposals for marine … Read More

Why I write books

Gareth MorganApril 19, 2012Uncategorized

Someone recently asked me what motivates me to write books. The main reason is that they impose a discipline on me when I’m thinking about a subject and trying to frame up a viewpoint. Why I write books was last … Read More

Fishing for facts in the toothfish debate

Gareth MorganApril 17, 2012Fisheries Management

Fishing for Antarctic Toothfish in the Ross Sea is estimated to earn New Zealand $20 million to $30 million each year. It is a highly controversial fishery and is currently the subject of a debate over marine protection. Fishing for … Read More

WELNIX ANNOUNCES FOOTBALL GRASSROOTS PROGRAMME

Gareth MorganApril 10, 2012Wellington Phoenix

The ownership consortium of the Wellington Phoenix, Welnix LP, today announced it is establishing a football finishing school with a focus on preparing promising youth players for professional careers. WELNIX ANNOUNCES FOOTBALL GRASSROOTS PROGRAMME was last modified: December 15th, 2015 … Read More

Public-private ventures could fund protection schemes

Gareth MorganApril 9, 2012Economics, Environment

In a post financial crisis world where expanding indebtedness is no longer a ticket to prosperity and where the tax drag on private incomes already annoys large tracts of the population, pursuit of greater well-being via expanding government is no … Read More

“Million Dollar Mouse” pest busting campaign

Gareth MorganMarch 28, 2012Environment

“Million Dollar Mouse” pest busting campaign Wednesday, 28 March 2012, 8:12 pm Press Release: Dr Gareth Morgan Gareth Morgan announces “Million Dollar Mouse” pest busting campaign Fresh from his Our Far South expedition to Antarctica and the subantarctics, Gareth Morgan … Read More

Is the Ministry really that fat?

Gareth MorganMarch 27, 2012Economics, Fisheries Management

Cost cutting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has sparked debate. Is this tax dollar really better left in our pocket or does MFAT really offer a return on its spending? Offering a full cost benefit of something … Read More

Outrage at Foreign Fishing Fleet Hypocritical

Gareth MorganFebruary 21, 2012Fisheries Management

Some within the local fishing industry who own fishing vessels have been protesting loudly at the unfair competition that foreign fishing charter vessels pose. Of late, they have been joined by environmentalists, trade unionists and local human rights activists deeply … Read More