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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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The podcast above of the weekly ‘Hoon’ webinar for paying subscribers on Thursday night featured co-hosts Bernard Hickey and Peter Bale talking with regular guest Cathrine Dyer, and a special guest about the economy, politics, geopolitics and climate... more

The podcast above of the weekly ‘Hoon’ webinar for paying subscribers on Thursday night featured co-hosts Bernard Hickey and Peter Bale talking with regular guests Robert Patman and Cathrine Dyer, and a special guest about the economy, politics, geop... more

I spoke with Simplicity Co-Founder Sam Stubbs about plans announced this morning to launch InfraKiwi, an NZX-listed vehicle funded from KiwiSaver and borrowing to buy new and existing infrastructure such as water companies, lines companies, airports,... more

The podcast above of the weekly ‘Hoon’ webinar for paying subscribers on Thursday night featured co-hosts Bernard Hickey and Peter Bale talking with regular guests Robert Patman and Cathrine Dyer, and a special guest about the economy, politics, geop... more

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Helen Robinson
Auckland City Missioner
Auckland City Mission
Episode: The Weekly Hoon: A climate policy bonfire; The meaning of Mamdani; Sudan's tragedy & the criminalisation of homelessness
James Stewart
CEO of Home Capital Partners
Home Capital Partners
Episode: The Weekly Hoon: Labour's CGT-lite; Climate change flood maps; Trump meets Luxon; A new housing fund
Jessica Palairet
Executive Director of Lawyers for Climate Action
Lawyers for Climate Action
Episode: The Weekly Hoon: Climate back-tracking; Ukraine pivots; Foreshore & Seabed reversals & epic strike marches
Chris Finlayson
Former Treaty Relations Minister
Episode: The Weekly Hoon: Climate back-tracking; Ukraine pivots; Foreshore & Seabed reversals & epic strike marches
Sarah Dalton
Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
Episode: The Weekly Hoon: Climate back-tracking; Ukraine pivots; Foreshore & Seabed reversals & epic strike marches
Barbara Edmonds
Labour Finance spokesperson
Labour Party
Episode: Mini-Hoon: Inside Labour's Future Fund policy
Bruce Kohn
Former boss of Peter Bale at The Evening Post and important mentor
Episode: The Weekly Hoon: Jim Bolger, Methane, Climate Adaptation, Gaza, Gold & trust in money
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

Hosts

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 27 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
    5
    Scbubaby
    New Zealanda year ago

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Mini-Hoon: Simplicity's Sam Stubbs on InfraKiwi
Q: What potential time frames are there for when InfraKiwi might get listed?
We do not know the exact timeline, but Simplicity aspires to invest hundreds of millions of dollars to kick-start the initiative.
Mini-Hoon: Simplicity's Sam Stubbs on InfraKiwi
Q: Why not just do this the normal way and rely on government borrowing?
InfraKiwi provides an alternative funding source, is designed for long-term investment, and can alleviate some pressure off local and central government borrowing.
Mini-Hoon: Simplicity's Sam Stubbs on InfraKiwi
Q: How will people who have put money into other KiwiSaver funds participate in InfraKiwi?
It's designed for people to participate in several ways, either through their KiwiSaver funds or by buying and selling shares directly on the stock exchange.
Mini-Hoon: Inside Labour's Future Fund policy
Q: Is this instead of changing the fundamental incentives in our economy?
Barbara mentions that they will have a savings investment policy to be announced later, but the Future Fund is the first step to realizing New Zealand's potential.
Mini-Hoon: Inside Labour's Future Fund policy
Q: So, what's the problem you think you're trying to solve here?
The Future Fund aims to address the lack of backing and investment in New Zealand's economy by creating a sovereign wealth fund that focuses on local businesses and infrastructure.

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