Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the Government's plan to set up Special Economic Zones for Marsden Point
'Special Economic Zones' or energy precincts could be established to strengthen New Zealand's fuel and energy security, according to the Government.
Cabinet will consider a range of options in the first half of this year.
Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says special economic zones - areas with less regulations - are already used widely overseas.
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen unpacks whether or not this is the way forward.
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