Emma Vitz

Contributing writer

Emma Vitz is an actuary, working as a consultant in risk analysis for the insurance industry. She is particularly interested in social inequity, climate risk, and natural disasters.

Did donations translate into votes in the 2023 election?

For each vote it received, one party had just under $20 in its coffers. Another banked not much more than a dollar per vote.

By Emma Vitz | 14th November, 2023

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How New Zealand drastically reduced its road toll in 50 years

There were far fewer cars on the roads in 1972, but the rate of road deaths was more than triple what it is today.

By Emma Vitz | 8th August, 2023

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The silver lining to the cost of living crisis? It’s easier to pay off your student loan

It's true – and it's all thanks to New Zealand's unorthodox approach to this type of debt.

By Emma Vitz | 1st June, 2023

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How much cheaper are groceries in Australia than New Zealand, really?

We're paying 40% more for milk, cheese and eggs – and that's just the beginning.

By Emma Vitz | 12th April, 2023

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Auckland rail closures will waste more than a million hours of commuters’ time in 2023

Just how terrible will public transport in our biggest city be next year? This terrible.

By Emma Vitz | 13th December, 2022

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Image: Getty, additional design by Tina Tiller

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Emma Vitz

Did donations translate into votes in the 2023 election?

How New Zealand drastically reduced its road toll in 50 years

The silver lining to the cost of living crisis? It’s easier to pay off your student loan

How much cheaper are groceries in Australia than New Zealand, really?

Auckland rail closures will waste more than a million hours of commuters’ time in 2023

How many ex-smokers are now vapers? Here’s what the data shows

What the data shows about youth and porn

Are you financially better off renting or buying a house?

How many mayoralty races could ratepayer voters have decided?

Why do so few people vote in local elections?

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