ARTICLE - Constitutional Theory for the Constitutional Review

In late 2010, the Government announced a review of New Zealand’s constitution. This Research Note by Maxim Institute Research Fellows Dr Richard Ekins and Dr David Tomkins provides some foundational theory to help prepare us for this review. + more

ARTICLE - Third Research Note on Charter Schools

Are for-profit charter schools a good idea? The third and final installment of Maxim’s series of Research Notes on charter schools is now available. + more

BLOG - MMP Review a crushing disappointment

Justice Minister Judith Collins recently dismissed adopting any of the changes to our electoral system recommended by the Electoral Commission’s Review; a process that cost 1.6 million dollars and engaged over 5000 New Zealanders. + more

BLOG - Dear partnership schools critics: where is the fire?

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire, as the saying goes. If nothing else, the column inches and ink expended on partnership schools proves the saying, well, contingent at best. Smoke stacks regularly twist and carve up the horizon. But fire? Umm, hard to find. + more