Monthly Archives: December 2024

Submission on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Peter Winsley

By Dr Peter Winsley I support the Bill, despite its weaknesses. For expositional clarity, in my submission I use the term “te Tiriti” rather than “the Treaty.” This acknowledges that about 540 rangatira signed te Tiriti versus about 39 who … Continue reading →

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I too have been thinking about the future New Zealand economy

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Peter Winsley

New Zealand was one of the wealthiest countries in the world in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1950, New Zealand ranked third in the OECD for GDP per capita. However, New Zealand’s economic growth slowed after the mid-20th century and by the early … Continue reading →

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