What we stand for

Some of our published contributions to the public policy debate

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.’

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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.

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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.

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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.

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