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Quarantine Nation

Te Pūrongo Productions
Covid-19
New Zealand
Social Media
Vaccination
Lockdown
Public Health
MIQ (managed Isolation Quarantine)
Economy
Sars-Cov-2
Delta Variant
Jacinda Ardern
Genomic Testing
Māori
Vaccines
Quarantine
Zoom
Waipa District Council
Ashley Bloomfield
Long COVID
Protests

A lethal virus. A drastic lockdown. A nation turned upside down. Quarantine Nation is an eight-part narrative series that revisits the Covid-19 pandemic with the benefit of hindsight and powerful interviews. From the corridors of power to hospital wards, managed isolation hotels and kitchen tables, it traces how New Zealand responded when the Sars-CoV-2 virus started spreading. Through in-depth co... more

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As vaccination rates soar and restrictions fall away, Covid enters a new phase. But the damage is not done. Infections and deaths climb, the virus becomes endemic, and the toll of the pandemic begins to surface. Burnout has claimed many, unity and tr... more

After months of believing the virus had been beaten, New Zealand is forced to confront a harder truth and accept that Covid isn’t finished. New variants slip through the cracks, cases re-emerge and lockdowns return. Auckland, in particular, is furiou... more

As the pandemic grinds on, the country begins to fracture and a culture war erupts. Just as breakthroughs in the laboratory are finally delivering hope in the form of vaccines, misinformation and disinformation begin to spread and online arguments sp... more

Comedian Mike Minogue becomes an unlikely essential worker, fronting a public health message meant to encourage the country to stay the course. It’s all part of a top-down effort to sell key messages. At the same time, community-led initiatives are c... more

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Recent Guests

Juliet Gerard
Chief Science Advisor to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern throughout the pandemic
Episode: Episode 8: Legacy
Dr. David Winter
Scientist at PHF Science
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Episode: Episode 8: Legacy
Larissa Hockey
Advocate for Long Covid sufferers
Long Covid Support Aotearoa
Episode: Episode 8: Legacy
Anders Tegnell
State epidemiologist of Sweden and spokesperson for the Public Health Agency
Public Health Agency of Sweden
Episode: Episode 6: Culture wars
Susie Wiles
Epidemiologist providing analysis on vaccine rollout
Episode: Episode 6: Culture wars
Helen Patusis-Harris
Associate professor and vaccine expert
University of Auckland
Episode: Episode 6: Culture wars
Mike Minogue
A radio host, actor, producer, and podcast company owner
Radio Hauraki
Episode: Episode 5: An open and shut case
Hone Harawira
Māori activist and descendant of Ngāpuhi Nui Tonu
Episode: Episode 5: An open and shut case
Dr. Kimiora Rairino
Senior research fellow with Ngāti Awa and Te Arawa descent
Te Wananga o Aotearoa
Episode: Episode 5: An open and shut case

Hosts

Adam Dudding
Research writer, host, and co-host of Quarantine Nation.
Eugene Bingham
Research writer, host, and co-host of the series.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Brilliant binge listen!

    To cover so many things that happened (the good, the bad and the ugly) in that strange, dark and weird period is remarkable. Thought provoking, funny and sad all at once! Already shared with friends & family

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fodderfile
    Australia2 months ago
  • Nice

    Great podcast a very interesting documentary series I love the intro song I shall look forward to your next series

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ropeymj
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Dudding does it again

    Dude you haven’t made a podcast that I haven’t loved. As an Australian, the NZ Covid experience is extremely relatable. Only one complaint - why can’t I find the theme song in full anywhere?! Please put it on YouTube or something?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sorenseninnaarm
    Australia2 months ago
  • A trip down memory lane

    I laughed and cried and nodded along - a real taonga. Thx Eugene and Adam

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EOLI24
    New Zealand2 months ago
  • The band is back together

    Loved these guys during Covid and now again with this retrospective on that time. Really enjoyed this. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melzzbelz
    New Zealand2 months ago

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#70
New Zealand/History

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 3: Are we doing it right?
Q: What are your thoughts on the lockdown measures?
Public expectations varied, and health advice must be taken seriously.
Episode 3: Are we doing it right?
Q: How did you find out about Boris Johnson's condition?
It was not a shock but it was shocking that he was in intensive care.
Episode 8: Legacy
Q: In what way has Covid changed the societal landscape after the pandemic?
It has made society more divided, with increased quickness to anger and less willingness to listen to differing viewpoints, influenced significantly by social media.
Episode 8: Legacy
Q: What were the phases of the pandemic according to Juliet Gerard?
She described it as three parts: the beginning, the middle, and the end, where each had distinct challenges and outcomes.
Episode 6: Culture wars
Q: Where would you place yourself on the political spectrum?
Anders Tegnell stated that as a public servant in Sweden, he was not leaning in any particular direction.

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What is Quarantine Nation about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This narrative series revisits the Covid-19 pandemic in New Zealand, offering a unique perspective on the country's response to the crisis. Through powerful interviews with decision-makers, health workers, and ordinary citizens, it explores the multifaceted impact of the pandemic on society, public health, and individual lives. Episodes cover various dimensions, such as the psychological toll of the crisis, the role of misinformation, and cultural shifts resulting from lockdown measures. Noteworthy elements include personal stories of those affected by Long Covid, discussions on public health policies, and the broader socio-political landscape shaped by the experiences of the pandemic. Overall, it captures not only the challenges faced duri... more

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1. Juliet Gerard
2. Dr. David Winter
3. Larissa Hockey
4. Anders Tegnell
5. Susie Wiles
6. Helen Patusis-Harris
7. Mike Minogue
8. Hone Harawira

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