Oliver Hartwich
Oliver Hartwich is the director of The New Zealand Initiative, a think tank that focuses on promoting economic growth and public policy reform in New Zealand. He is known for his insights on economic issues and has been vocal about the potential benefits of attracting digital nomads to aid in the country's economic recovery, particularly in the tourism sector.
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Dr Oliver Hartwich argues that companies can’t be expected to fix every social imbalance affecting ethnic communities.
Is equity killing excellence? The DEI debate – The Elephant
New Zealand· 2025-12-10
Oliver Hartwich is the chief executive of the NZ Initiative and defended the RBNZ against critics.
Reserve Bank Governor announced today, plus ... was GDP really that bad? – Inside EconomicsNew Zealand· 2025-09-23
Oliver Hartwich is the executive director of the New Zealand Initiative and is mentioned in relation to local government reforms.
The case for abolishing regional councils in NZ – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-07-10
Oliver Hartwich is the chief executive of the NZ Initiative and has been with the organization since it formed in 2012.
The varied faces of NZ think-tanks: Who fronts them and what they doNew Zealand· 2025-05-19
Oliver Hartwich expressed concerns about the potential impact of Trump's tariffs on New Zealand's industries.
First official talks between New Zealand and United States trade representatives as Trump rolls out tariffsNew Zealand· 2025-03-16
Orr later bailed up NZ Initiative executive director Oliver Hartwich at the Koru lounge about the same issue.
Analysis: The funding fight behind Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr’s resignationNew Zealand· 2025-03-05
Oliver Hartwich criticized the Reserve Bank for its monetary policy and its impact on taxpayers.
Reserve Bank funding cut? Finance Minister Nicola Willis says ‘there is room for savings’New Zealand· 2025-02-27Oliver Hartwich commented that the digital nomads New Zealand wants to attract tend to stay longer and spend more money than regular tourists.
Neuseeland lockt Digitale Nomaden zu sich: Visabestimmungen gelockert
Switzerland· 2025-02-17
