Governmentality: Aotearoa Politics with Hollie and Xandi

Governmentality: Aotearoa Politics with Hollie and Xandi

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Governmentality: Aotearoa Politics with Hollie and Xandi episodes

  • Brain Drain
    In this episode, Xandi and Hollie talk about the new Aussie citizenship agreement... will NZers stay or leave? We chat about propositions to fix the brain drain, critique some ideas, and only mildly insult some Australians...

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    31 min
  • Roads vs Rails
    On this week's podcast, Hollie and Xandi chat about transport funding in NZ! Listen to hear about rails, roads, party policy, and some overseas ideas that we can use (spoiler: Hollie loves trams). Also, apologies for the 'glitchy zoom call' style audio this week, we had some tech issues in the studio... Hopefully you can still hear our chat, and enjoy it just as much!

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    27 min
  • What's on TOP?

    "Optimistic, pragmatic, and smart" are how Jessica describes TOP in 3 words. Who is TOP, and how do they represent student interests? Listen to this episode to find out! Hollie and Jessica chat about TOP, their party reckons, climate change, housing, and the all-new 'Teal Card' policy.


    Clarification regarding the policy discussed at 12:24 : The use of this $200m from the Climate Resilience Emergency Fund will enable free public transport initiatives, which fits the fund's purpose.


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    29 min
  • Money Talks: Minimum Wages
    On this episode, Hollie and Xandi discuss minimum wage: The arguments for increasing, the arguments against, and where everybody falls on the spectrum. Tune in for the arguably 'most-talked about' political issue - it never goes out of date!

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    32 min
  • The Education Conversation
    In this episode, Hollie and Xandi tackle the tricky topic of education. What's wrong with the current system and what do we do about it? Join us for a chat about the problems, solutions, opinions, and everything in between.

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    28 min
  • Chris v Chris
    This week, Hollie and Xandi take a break from the serious stuff, and give you a rundown of the Chris dilemma: which Chris is which?? This episode is one of fun facts, silly ideas, and just a bit of chat.

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    33 min
  • Economic Alternatives?
    In this episode, Hollie and Xandi tackle a Part 2 of the Trickle-Down Economics Podcast. There are alternatives, but what are they, and do they work? This episode breaks everything down for you, so if you've always been afraid of economics (maths' slightly more socially acceptable cousin) but want to know what it's about, this episode is for you!

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    26 min
  • Trickle-Down Economics
    In this episode, Hollie and Xandi introduce you to the current economic system. Learn about the thoughts and theories behind it, and how it can impact you! With discussions about Cookie Clicker and the Cuba Street Bucket Fountain, economics doesn't get any more easy.

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    29 min
  • Balancing Ballots
    In this episode, Hollie and Xandi explain how the real voting process works, how your vote actually counts, and what politicians actually do in the Beehive. Get a feel for the behind the scenes of NZ politics, and learn about the various democratic electoral systems that can exist.

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    28 min
  • Hot 'n Cold
    In this episode, we cover the main points you need to know about NZ's climate change policy! From polar bears to natural gas pipes, we discuss all the relevant issues that NZ experiences when faced with global warming.

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    27 min

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Governmentality takes politics and makes it interesting and accessible for young people! We'll be talking about what you care about, discussing issues that matter, and giving you all the info to make…