Rosie Collins

Contributing writer

Rosie Collins is a Wellington-based economist with Sense Partners. She writes about energy policy, KiwiSaver, inequality, and what makes good regulations. In 2021 she was awarded the inaugural Dr Ed Hearnshaw Prize for Economics and the Environment for her essay, FlexiWork.

An at-home rapid antigen test, or RAT, for Covid-19 (Photo: Getty Images)

Free rapid testing could be the nudge needed to stop the spread this summer

DIY testing kits are set to make a big difference – but the key to their success will be making them available for free.

By Rosie Collins | 15th November, 2021

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Socially distanced seating in Singapore, in March 2021. Photo by Suhaimi Abdullah/NurPhoto via Getty Images

NZ faces big decisions on opening up. What can we learn from Singapore?

Singapore has been widely cited as an example to follow in emerging from Covid lockdowns. But it's important we don't draw the wrong lessons.

By Rosie Collins | 4th October, 2021

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The costs of nimbyism

The costs of nimbyism

When we let housing prices drive people out of cities, it has a ripple effect on all parts of our social and economic fabric.

By Rosie Collins | 23rd September, 2021

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Why getting to 100% renewable energy is harder than you think

Why getting to 100% renewable energy is harder than you think

Getting to 100% renewable energy is possible. It’s just trickier – and more costly – than you think.

By Rosie Collins | 13th July, 2021

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Here’s why KiwiSaver is not designed for the poor and struggling

Here’s why KiwiSaver is not designed for the poor and struggling

KiwiSaver is a great way to save for retirement. But does it serve everyone equally?

By Rosie Collins | 28th May, 2021

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Finance minister Grant Robertson delivering the 2021 budget (Photo: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

A balanced budget. But ‘balance’ today is a political word, not an economic one

Debt is cheap – why not take the opportunity to set up for a better future?

By Rosie Collins | 20th May, 2021

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How more remote working could make our environment cleaner and greener

If remote working reduces emissions, why the hell aren't businesses encouraging more of it?

By Rosie Collins | 8th April, 2021

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