
Podcast by The New Zealand Initiative
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 351 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

In this episode, Oliver talks with Michelle Palmer, Executive Director of the Retirement Villages Association, about the retirement village business model and the debate over how quickly operators should repay residents and their estates once a unit ... more
In this episode, Oliver talks with Nick Clark about the Government's Head Start process, which asks councils to put forward their own reorganisation proposals or have changes imposed on them. Nick draws on his report Head Start Done Right to question... more
In this episode, Jamuel talks with Oliver Hartwich about his report Half a Turnaround, which examines how ACC's outstanding claims liability more than doubled over a decade as more injured New Zealanders became stuck on long-term support. Oliver argu... more
In this episode, Oliver talks with retired Major General John Howard about his recent trip to Washington and what the conflict centred on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz reveals about American power and the international order. They then turn to New Ze... more
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I listen to this to fall asleep and it’s good for that but also when I actually listen I learn a lot
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 …
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.
They are very pragmatic and to the point. Great podcast for quickly exposing yourself to somewhat unheard, sensible ideas.
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.
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The show centers on policy, economics, and governance with a pragmatic, data-driven lens. Across episodes, discussions frequently dissect budgeting, housing policy, planning reform, energy security, and constitutional issues, often contrasting market signals with public-sector incentives. Guests include academics, policymakers, and practitioners who bring technical analysis to current NZ and global policy debates. Notable strengths include a clear preference for independent thinking, willingness to challenge conventional narratives, and an approachable style that translates complex topics into actionable insights for business and policy audiences. The format tends to favor rigorous argumentation, scenario planning, and real-world implicatio... more
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Recent guests on The New Zealand Initiative include:
1. Jillaine Heather
2. Chris Berg
3. Benno Blaschke
4. Chris Parker
5. Oliver Hartwich
6. Sarah McLaughlin
7. Bob Davies
8. Elizabeth Rata
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