
Podcast by The New Zealand Initiative
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 382 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

In this episode, Eric talks to Nick Clark and Paul Melville about the illustrative national policy direction, the draft document that will put the detail into the two acts replacing the Resource Management Act. They go through what the draft gets rig... more
In this episode, Oliver talks with Major General (Ret) John Howard about the White House reversing its own sanctions to import Russian diesel and pressuring Ukraine to replace its president, even as Russia continues striking Ukrainian energy infrastr... more
Here is a full episode of Free to Disagree, our new weekly show with Oliver Hartwich and Damien Grant. Chris Bishop passed the new Planning Act with one working day to spare, and may not be in the next Parliament to see it work. Damien accused him of... more
Here is a full episode of Free to Disagree, our new weekly show with Oliver Hartwich and Damien Grant. Three polls landed this week, with National under 30 per cent on the party vote while holding 44 electorate seats, and Opportunity sitting either s... more
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So good to hear from people resisting cosy groupthink.
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.
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This show offers high-signal policy discussions grounded in current affairs, with a distinctive focus on governance, economics, and national security through a New Zealand lens. Episodes frequently unpack leadership dynamics, public policy reform, and long-term implications for society—ranging from education and infrastructure to energy resilience and defense—often featuring data-driven critique and pragmatic reforms. A notable strength is the willingness to challenge conventional wisdom, pair policy critique with international context, and translate complex issues into actionable insights for leaders, policymakers, and business audiences.
Listeners likely value clear reasoning, evidence-based argumentation, and conversations that connect ... more
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Recent guests on The New Zealand Initiative include:
1. Paul Melville
2. Benno Blaschke
3. Chris Parker
4. Dame Elizabeth Rata
5. John Howard
6. Kevin Donnelly
7. Tenby Powell
8. Sarah Irving-Stonebraker
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