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The New Zealand Initiative
Liberal Democracy
Alcohol Costs
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New Zealand Education Reforms
Assessment In Education
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Peter O'connor
Social Cost Of Alcohol
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Podcast by The New Zealand Initiative

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In this episode, Michael speaks with Oliver Hartwich about his new research note "Who Runs the Country?", examining the friction between New Zealand's elected government and its permanent public service. They explore how the appointment of chief exec... more

In this episode, Oliver speaks with retired Major General John Howard about the escalating Middle East conflict, unpacking the military realities behind the United States' shifting approach and the growing role of global powers like China and Russia.... more

In this episode, Eric talks with Andreas Heuser, partner at Heuser Whittington and lead economist on the government's fuel security study, about why the price system is New Zealand's best tool for managing fuel scarcity in the wake of the Strait of H... more

In this episode, Nick and Benno discuss whether New Zealand's proposed planning reforms can actually deliver housing affordability or fail to escape the gravitational pull of the status quo. They unpack how our current planning system and the rules i... more

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Andreas Heuser
Economist, founder of Heuser-Whittington; previously lead economist on the fuel security study
Heuser-Whittington (formerly Castalia)
Episode: Let prices do the job when fuel is scarce
Benno Blaschke
Dr. specializing in planning systems, urban economics, and competitive land markets; co-author of the Initiative's submission
The New Zealand Initiative
Episode: Will the Planning Bill actually deliver housing affordability?
James Kierstead
Adjunct fellow with The New Zealand Initiative
The New Zealand Initiative
Episode: Academic freedom and institutional neutrality in New Zealand’s universities
Alain Bertaud
Urban planning expert, author of the Yellow Book
Mercatus Centre
Episode: Alain Bertaud on what planners control — and what they don't
Bryce Wilkinson
Co-author of their submission on the Planning Bill and the Natural Environment Bill
The New Zealand Initiative
Episode: Why the RMA replacement falls short on property rights
Roger Partridge
Chair and Senior Fellow at The New Zealand Initiative
The New Zealand Initiative
Episode: Renovating the Nation: How Asset Recycling Can Help Solve the Infrastructure Deficit
Nick Clark
Policy lead, The New Zealand Initiative
The New Zealand Initiative
Episode: What went wrong between the RMA blueprint and the bills
John Howard
Retired Major General with a 40-year career in defense, focusing on national security and intelligence
New Zealand Defense Force
Episode: Hope is not a strategy: What a more dangerous world means for New Zealand
Kaaryn Cater
An education and sensitivity coach and consultant
MindWise Connection
Episode: Understanding the highly sensitive learner

Hosts

Nick Clark
Policy lead at The New Zealand Initiative and host/analyst on policy reform discussions.
Oliver Hartwich
Executive Director of The Initiative, frequent host discussing housing, regulation, and governance.
Eric Crampton
Chief Economist with The Initiative; frequent host providing economic critique of policy reforms.
Michael Johnston
Host of The New Zealand Initiative podcast; economist and policy commentator.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 69 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 Zealand2 years 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 Zealand5 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
    Australia5 years ago

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Accessible yet rigorous conversations on complex issues.
Interesting international comparisons to NZ policy debates.
Fresh takes that challenge mainstream policy narratives.
Thoughtful critique of housing and planning reforms.
Pragmatic, data-driven policy analysis.

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#88
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#185
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Understanding the highly sensitive learner
Q: How should a classroom be set up?
In an ideal world, there'd be no open-plan classrooms and consideration for sensory sensitivities.
Understanding the highly sensitive learner
Q: Kaaryn, tell me what you do in your work?
I am an academic and ADHD coach, sensitivity coach, and a sensitivity educator for practitioners and organizations.
New Zealand's falling fertility and the limits of immigration
Q: What do you think about income splitting for tax purposes as a potential encouragement for family formation?
Sounds good, although unlikely to change the actual fertility rate.
New Zealand's falling fertility and the limits of immigration
Q: Do you think we should be turning to the reasons why families are having fewer children?
Yes, there's a lot of potential for helping that, not just in New Zealand, but in the rest of the developed world.
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.

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The series focuses on economics, public policy, housing, infrastructure, and geopolitics in New Zealand, often analyzing how regulatory design, planning frameworks, and government reform impact growth and everyday life. Episodes typically feature policy experts and practitioners who dissect legislation, examine unintended consequences, and propose concrete reforms, with a recurring emphasis on property rights, housing affordability, and strategic governance. A standout trait is its willingness to challenge established policy narratives and reference international comparisons to illuminate local debates, making it helpful for listeners who want pragmatic, data-driven perspectives on complex public policy issues.

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3. James Kierstead
4. Alain Bertaud
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6. Roger Partridge
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8. John Howard

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