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The New Zealand Initiative

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

Podcast by The New Zealand Initiative

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In this episode, James talks to Craig Mellare and Abdul Razeed, senior lecturers at the University of Sydney Business School, about their empirical study on grade inflation in Australian higher education. They discuss findings showing that grades hav... more

In this episode, Oliver talks to Sam Andrews, Chief Strategy Officer at Bastion Security, about New Zealand’s cybersecurity landscape and the evolving threats facing organisations. They explore how AI is reshaping both attacks and defences, the stren... more

In this episode, James Kierstead talks with Sarah McLaughlin, Senior Scholar, Global Expression at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), about her forthcoming book Authoritarians in the Academy. They explore how authoritarian go... more

In this episode, Eric and Nick talk to Michael Keen, a former Deputy Director of the IMF's Fiscal Affairs Department and co-author of "Rebellion, Rascals and Revenue", about the many ways taxation can go wrong throughout history. They explore bizarre... more

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Sam Andrews
Chief Strategy Officer at Bastion Security
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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
Stephen Crosswell
A lawyer and writer focusing on law and technology
Baker and McKenzie
Episode: What Adam Smith can teach us about regulating technology
Ben Hamlin
Expert on occupational licensing
Episode: How professional licencing restricts competition
Adelle Keely
CEO of Acumen, a corporate and marketing communications agency.
Acumen
Episode: Going Dutch: Lessons from the Netherlands
Michael Johnston
Educational writer and researcher
The New Zealand Initiative
Episode: Calling time on NCEA
Barbara Oakley
Professor of Engineering with a rich background in pedagogy and a lifelong connection to New Zealand.
Episode: A fresh perspective on learning: Barbara Oakley's NZ odyssey
Darwyyn Deyo
Associate Professor of Economics at San Jose State University and Director of Regulatory Frontiers at the New Regulatory Research Center at West Virginia University.
San Jose State University
Episode: When do jobs need occupational licences?

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Oliver Hartwich
Host involved in discussions focusing on various economic and societal issues in New Zealand.
Michael Johnston
Host who examines various socio-political issues and engages with thought leaders in New Zealand.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 61 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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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.
A fresh perspective on learning: Barbara Oakley's NZ odyssey
Q: How do you see current educational policy changes under Minister Erika Stanford?
I am absolutely thrilled at what is happening with educational policy because it shows a genuine care for effective teaching based on scientific principles.

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This podcast addresses a wide range of contemporary issues in New Zealand, featuring discussions that often blend policy analysis with expert opinion. Topics encompass the challenges faced by New Zealand's aging population, educational reforms, national security, and the complexities of local governance, among others. Each episode typically includes insights from experts in various fields, providing listeners with a well-rounded perspective on crucial socio-economic issues and fostering deep conversations about the future of the country.

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2. Sarah McLaughlin
3. Michael Keen
4. Stephen Crosswell
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