Data-driven policy is often held up as the gold standard. But by reducing people to measurable statistics, it can also what’s needed to drive real-world change.
- Associate Professor in Public Health and Policy, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Finance minister Nicola Willis made good on two promises with her first budget – tax cuts and no surprises. But the belt tightening required to do that will have longer-term consequences.
Health outcomes continue to be influenced by geography, with local communities having to plug gaps in services. The health reforms offer a chance to strengthen local networks to respond better.
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