The research note explores options for councils to receive a portion of tax revenue from new housing developments, addressing New Zealand's persistent housing shortage.

This research note explains what city deals are, how they fit with the New Zealand Initiative’s previous work on localism, and explores international experience and lessons. It also surveys the interest in city deals, and options for implementation in New Zealand.

This research note highlights the potential pitfalls of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its implications for New Zealand's foreign policy independence and infrastructure development.