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Bernard Hickey's discussions with Peter Bale and guests about the political economy in Aotearoa-NZ and in geo-politics, including issues around housing affordability, climate change inaction and child poverty reduction. thekaka.substack.com

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I spoke with Mangawhai Pharmacy owner Lanny Wong today to about plans barely-announced or covered this week by Associate Health Minister Casey Costello to deregulate the nation’s pharmacies.

Lanny said she was shocked at the details revealed in ful... more

The podcast above of the weekly ‘Hoon’ webinar for paying subscribers on Thursday night features co-hosts Bernard Hickey and Peter Bale talking with regular guests Cathrine Dyer and Robert Patman about the global economy, local and international poli... more

I spoke with economist and Motu researcher Arthur Grimes yesterday about a paper he has just published today with Amelia Blamey and Norman Gemmell about the effects of monetary policy on wellbeing and inequality.

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I spoke to Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) Economist Andrea Black this week about a report she’s produced on the economic, social & financial costs of the worsening health of our workforce.

The 52-page report, titled Managed decl... more

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Andrea Black
Works for the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists and authored a report on workforce health.
Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
Episode: Mini-Hoon: Andrea Black on our sickening workforce
Israel Cooper
Group founder of The Home Foundation, working on affordable housing initiatives in New Zealand.
The Home Foundation
Episode: The Weekly Hoon: Climate health threats; The Gaza peace deal; Gold & bubbles; A social housing initiative
Jarrod Kerr
Economist and regular guest, representing Kiwibank
Kiwibank
Episode: Mini-Hoon: Jarrod Kerr on how low the OCR may have to go
Ganesh Nana
Economist and economic policy advisor
Episode: Mini-Hoon: Ganesh Nana on a failing 'strategy'
Huia Burt
CEO of Electric Kiwi
Electric Kiwi
Episode: The Weekly Hoon: Performative power reforms; NZ's non-recognition of Palestine; Our captured democracy; A huge solar opportunity goes begging
Cathrine Dyer
Climate expert and lecturer at Victoria University
Victoria University
Episode: The Weekly Hoon: Performative power reforms; NZ's non-recognition of Palestine; Our captured democracy; A huge solar opportunity goes begging
Danyl McLauchlan
Political columnist for The Listener
The Listener
Episode: The Weekly Hoon: Performative power reforms; NZ's non-recognition of Palestine; Our captured democracy; A huge solar opportunity goes begging
Mike Casey
CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa
Rewiring Aotearoa
Episode: The Weekly Hoon: Performative power reforms; NZ's non-recognition of Palestine; Our captured democracy; A huge solar opportunity goes begging
Tex Edwards
Former co-founder of Two Degrees discussing monopoly reforms in New Zealand.
Episode: The Weekly Hoon: The GDP shock; Economic capture; Recognising Palestine; & Australia's climate plans

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Bernard Hickey
Co-host and prominent commentator on political economy in Aotearoa-NZ, with a focus on housing, social issues, and economic trends.
Peter Bale
Co-host and political commentator involved in discussions about the political economy, focusing on social issues and government policies.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Oct 25th episode

    I still can’t really believe that some well respected scholars and the Media treat this Republican (MAGA) Candidate as ‘Normal’. He is anything but!

    Take a look at the Really American podcast/youtube ‘Shrinking Trump’ hosted by psychologists John Gardner and Harry Segal. It will explain all about Trump’s rapid Cognitive Decline.

    Enjoyed the episode. 🙂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scbubaby
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Brilliant Pod

    Incredibly interesting relevant educational on topic interviews & discussions - love this pod I get so engrossed I respond out loud in agreement- Brilliant 🤩

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flick Harris
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Aug 2nd episode

    Great episode as per usual.

    Yes I agree the IRD to me is a great improved system. Easy to navigate. I have navigated the refund process 2 years running now and received refunds into my bank account within 3 working days!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Scbubaby
    New Zealanda year ago

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Mini-Hoon: Bryce Edwards on councils & lobbyists
Q: What are you talking about when you say comprehensive integrity overhaul?
There needs to be a strengthening of transparency laws to address conflicts of interest that aren't being adequately monitored in local government.
Mini-Hoon: Bryce Edwards on councils & lobbyists
Q: How could we make this more transparent in some sort of systematic way so that the public, voting public, can understand who's backing who?
There needs to be real-time reporting of who is donating to candidates, especially significant contributors.
Mini-Hoon: Bryce Edwards on councils & lobbyists
Q: Could you tell us about the shape and health of our democracy, if you like, at a local level?
The biggest issues include the lack of scrutiny of local government, with media and political commentators often focusing more on national politics than local concerns.
The Weekly Hoon: Performative power reforms; NZ's non-recognition of Palestine; Our captured democracy; A huge solar opportunity goes begging
Q: What could political parties of whatever color, what policies could they pick up and use?
There are a lot. We wrote a policy manifesto a little while ago and we've been speaking to pretty much all of the political parties now about the different opportunities they could pick up on.
The Weekly Hoon: Performative power reforms; NZ's non-recognition of Palestine; Our captured democracy; A huge solar opportunity goes begging
Q: What did you make of the package of reforms which were presented as sweeping and transformative?
It's probably the way that I would summarize that. There's a lot of talk about the energy sector and how it's lost a lot of social licenses, it's costing New Zealanders a lot more money than it used to.

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