What we stand for
Some of our published contributions to the public policy debate
Episode 25: What is the future of the motor industry?
We are joined by Neeraj Lala, CEO of Toyota New Zealand, to talk the future of mobility.
Episode 24: How ‘minor’ was the reshuffle?
We cover the resignations, the promotions, the demotions, the sideways steps and the call ups of team fix-it.
Episode 23: Why is everyone slamming the budget?
Principal Economist Brad Olsen joins us to dissect the budget: the good, the bad, and the inflationary.
Episode 22: Are we ready to welcome the return of Cruising?
We’re joined by Marguerite Fitzgerald, President of Carnival Australia and P&O, to discuss the long awaited return of cruising in New Zealand.
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.
Episode 21: Why are we screwing with the ETS?
We’re joined by the powerhouse thinker that is Dr Eric Crampton of the New Zealand Institute, discussing the Emissions Trading Scheme.
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.