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The New Zealand Initiative

The New Zealand Initiative
Alcohol Costs
Peter O'connor
Curriculum Development
Assessment In Education
Literacy Education
New Zealand Education Reforms
Public Health Policy
Social Cost Of Alcohol
Tertiary Education
University Funding
Central Government
Education
Cancel Culture
Free Speech Union
Education Reform
Alcohol Excise Tax
Local Government
Germany
Critical Thinking
Literacy

Podcast by The New Zealand Initiative

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes316Founded6 years ago
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In this episode, Oliver and Michael reflect on a packed 2025 that brought major policy wins in education, housing, and regulation, while looking ahead to the bigger picture challenges shaping 2026. They cover everything from the Initiative’s Dutch de... more

In this episode, Oliver, Nick and Bryce talk about the Fast Track Approvals Amendment Bill, focusing on the use of Henry VIII clauses that allow ministers to amend legislation without full parliamentary scrutiny. The discussion examines why these pow... more

In this episode, Eric, Nick and Benno talk about the Government's proposal to abolish regional councillors while retaining regional councils, shifting governance to new Combined Territories Boards made up of local mayors. They explore how this reform... more

This episode traces how Competitive Urban Land Markets (CLM) made the leap from dissident economic insight to the organising principle of New Zealand's housing reform agenda. Hon Phil Twyford reflects on his time as an Opposition MP, where he absorbe... more

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Recent Guests

Phil Twyford
Former Housing Minister and Labour MP
Labour Party
Episode: Housing Affordability: NZ at the Global Policy Frontier (Part 2) - From Heresy to Reform
Damien Grant
Insolvency practitioner
Damien Grant's insolvency practice
Episode: How New Zealand ends up writing off $700 million in corporate taxes every year
James Kierstead
Researcher and educator focused on university academic standards
The New Zealand Initiative
Episode: Universities, democracy and cultural shifts: A farewell to Dr James Kierstead
Chris Parker
Former Economist at Treasury and Auckland Council
Episode: Housing Affordability: NZ at the Global Policy Frontier (Part 1) - Clarity Emerging from the Mists
Sir Ian Taylor
Founder of Animation Research and advocate for education reform
Animation Research
Episode: Sir Ian Taylor on literacy, AI and what schools should teach
Dr. Prabani Wood
General Practitioner with over 16 years of experience in New Zealand.
The New Zealand Initiative
Episode: How better data could fix New Zealand's struggling health system
Sam Andrews
Chief Strategy Officer at Bastion Security
Bastion Security
Episode: Building cyber resilience in New Zealand
Sarah McLaughlin
Senior Scholar, Global Expression at FIRE
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Episode: When authoritarians silence universities
Michael Keen
Leading public finance economist and co-author of 'Rebellion, Rascals and Revenue'
Yoshido Fellow at Tokyo College, University of Tokyo
Episode: When tax policy goes wrong

Hosts

Michael Johnston
Host of the discussions, bringing a focus on policy impacts and analysis.
Oliver Hartwig
Host and Executive Director, leading discussions on urban development and governance.
Dr. Eric Crampton
Chief Economist providing insights on economic policies and their implications.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • Look deeper

    Just because you hear some news like immigrants are eating pets in Springfield Ohio, and it seems preposterous, doesn’t mean it isn’t true . You need to research outside the main stream and you will find plenty of evidence it did occur , videos and council meeting testimonies . Debunked you say …. Sorry , you’re wrong …

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    woz145
    New Zealanda year ago
  • The art of conversation

    Great conversations. Just listened to the Bill English episode. Sensible, pragmatic and wise. He’s very in tune with Kiwis who go along with things until they don’t. Listen to the very end when Sir Bill talks about the use of data and its importance.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    spiritedcrone
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • These people make sense

    They are very pragmatic and to the point. Great podcast for quickly exposing yourself to somewhat unheard, sensible ideas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dunners breather
    New Zealand4 years ago
  • Breath of fresh air

    I’m not a Kiwi, but it’s refreshing to hear opinions that aren’t based on “group think”. Same Apple does not allow individual episodes to be rated.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ctoime
    Australia4 years ago

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Universities, democracy and cultural shifts: A farewell to Dr James Kierstead
Q: How do you see the direction of politics in New Zealand?
James expresses a feeling of pessimism about Wellington now compared to when he first arrived, indicating changes in the culture post-lockdowns.
How Trump lost ground to Putin in Anchorage
Q: What were the implications of the meeting between Trump and Putin?
The meeting indicated a shift away from the established rules-based order toward more authoritarian power politics, risking the precedent of accepting territorial gains through aggression.
How to legislate for academic freedom
Q: Do you think the current academic freedom legislation in New Zealand is enough?
It's a very good start, but it needs more detail and enforcement mechanisms to ensure effectiveness in protecting academic freedom.
How to legislate for academic freedom
Q: Can you talk a little bit about what the Higher Education Freedom of Speech Act is and what led up to it?
The Act aims to enforce academic freedom in universities and address issues of external interference and institutional neutrality in academia.
How to legislate for academic freedom
Q: How did you get into issues of academic freedom?
I encountered a particular sort of conflict that existed between musicologists and practitioners, which led me to examine various aspects of academic freedom.

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The content frequently addresses pressing issues relating to policy formulation, governance, and economic challenges facing New Zealand. The discussions typically involve education reform, housing affordability, healthcare efficiency, and the implications of legislation such as the Fast Track Bill. A hallmark of the dialogues is a focus on both local and international comparisons, providing insights on how New Zealand can learn from the experiences of other nations. The podcast aims to provide a platform for collaborative ideas and problem-solving, often featuring guests with notable expertise in various fields such as politics, healthcare, and education.

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