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 - Poverty myth-busting

The way the Western world views poverty, the poor, and welfare is changing. New studies show that successive generations are less supportive of the redistribution of wealth, and have less conviction that the government is responsible for ensuring a decent standard of living for the unemployed. Poverty in New Zealand is often seen as a non-issue, and it is not uncommon to overhear someone state that “poverty doesn’t really exist here.” + 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