
Making sense of politics, power and the economy in Aotearoa NZ. Independent, accessible, audience-funded.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 14 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPolitics | |||

Why is the government pushing health and safety reforms that even many businesses oppose? Journalist Rebecca Macfie joins Public Interest to unpack the coalition's Health and Safety Amendment Bill, the myths about "red tape", and why she believes New... more
The government is backing down on the most controversial part of its proposed conservation reforms. But Forest & Bird says the Conservation Amendment Bill still poses serious risks. Ollie Neas speaks with national conservation advocate Bianca Ranson ... more
In the face of a sweeping assault on workers’ rights, New Zealand’s unions seem to have found renewed confidence. But are we witnessing a genuine union revival, or is this just a blip in a longer story of decline? In this special live edition of Unde... more
The NBR's annual Rich List has revealed that the wealth of New Zealand's richest 134 people has surged from $102 billion to $129 billion in just one year. So why are the rich getting richer so much faster than everyone else? Ollie Neas is joined by r... more
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Across recent episodes, the show regularly interrogates how power, policy, and money shape public services and the economy in Aotearoa NZ. Key threads include debates over outsourcing and in-house provision of local government services, the impact of education funding policies on students and institutions, and critiques of health and energy systems through a public-interest lens. Guests tend to be union leaders, activists, policy researchers, and analysts who challenge status-quo approaches and push for more equitable, publicly accountable outcomes. The format often blends frontline perspectives with historical context and strategic discussions about organizing and reform, making it valuable for listeners who want critical, pragmatic analys... more
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Recent guests on Public Interest include:
1. Bianca Ranson
2. Sandra Grey
3. Max Rashbrooke
4. Max Harris
5. Asher Emanuel
6. Gabriella Brayne
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8. Ashok Jacob
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