What we stand for
Some of our published contributions to the public policy debate
Episode 20: What’s happening abroad?
After a month abroad, the dulcet tones of Byron terris return to deliver us with a trip report and give us a sense of life outside little ol’ Nu Zilind.
Episode 19: Will Auckland bounce back?
We’re joined by Pam Ford, Director of Investment and Industry at Auckland Unlimited, to discuss post-COVID Auckland and the future of the super city.
Episode 18: Why is Russia Doing This?
Professor Robert Ayson of the Victoria University Centre of Strategic Studies joins us to lend his insights on the unfolding conflict in Ukraine.
Episode 17: How can we take better care of each other?
A really important discussion this week with Vicki Lee, CEO of Yellow Brick Road, about the support we can be providing to our whanau, friends and work mates experiencing mental health distress.
Episode 16: How hard is it to keep the lights on?
This week we're joined by John Carnegie, CEO of Energy Resources Aotearoa for 101 of our energy sector.
The Gender Pay Gap - Lessons from Abroad
Countries where government and business work together to resolve the pay gap by taking actions suited to their circumstances and their own unique mandates are the best way forward.
Episode 15: Will retail survive the next normal?
This week Greg Harford, CEO of RetailNZ, who walks us through the harrowing state of retail right now.
Episode 14: Could we house everyone?
This week we have Vic Crockford, CEO of Community Housing Aotearoa, join us to discuss the state of community housing.
Episode 13: Is the economy screwed?
This week we welcome John Ballingall of Sense Partners to talk us through how the economy is shaping up, labour shortages and the latest free trade agreement.
Episode 12: How do we get back to business?
We're joined by Kirk Hope, CEO of BusinessNZ in our first episode of 2020 Part III.
Episode 11: 2021, what the hell happened?
Quarter by quarter we take you through some of the years biggest political and policy moments from here and around the globe.
Episode 10: What's the importance of conservation?
Our guest this week needs no introduction, after a phenomenal 7 years at the helm of the Department of Conservation, Lou Sanson joins us for one of our most inspiring conversations so far.
Episode 9: Is capitalism good for anything?
We chat with Nicola Nation CEO of the Akina Foundation about some of the good things that capitalism brings and what impact you can have through simply buying stuff.
Episode 8: Is Wellington still wonderful?
This week we're joined by Simon Arcus, CEO of Business Central and the Wellington Chamber of Commerce to chat all things Wellington.
Episode 7: Why is our food so expensive?
This week we look at why supermarkets charge so much for food with guest Katherine Rich, CEO of the Food and Grocery Council.
Episode 6: The looming financial crisis
This week we're joined by Dr Bryce Wilkinson of the New Zealand Initiative to discuss his latest report ‘Walking the path to the next global financial crisis.’
Episode 5: An inflation nation
We welcome Brad Olsen, Principal Economist and Director of Infometics to chat all things inflation.
Episode 4: The vaccine special
A Covid heavy episode this week. We focus on vaccines and booster shots with Iron Duke advisory board member, futurist and epidemiologist Melissa Clark-Reynolds.
Episode 3: The business of climate change
This week we are joined by climate change, sustainability and social procurement expert, Louise Aitken. We also discuss the bipartisan housing announcement, the vaxathon, impending alert level changes and inflation.
Episode 2: Three troubled waters
This week we are joined by Castalia’s Andreas Heuser to discuss the government’s controversial three waters reform and what this means for you.