What we stand for

Some of our published contributions to the public policy debate

Madison Burgess-Smith Madison Burgess-Smith

Budget 2022: The tone deaf TVNZ-RNZ Merger

Of all of the sensible and silly funding decisions of this year's Budget, one of the most egregious examples of tone-deaf funding and policy making must surely be the $327 million over three years allocated to the proposed merger of TVNZ and Radio New Zealand. Here’s why.

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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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