Join us for our new podcast series that explores the recent political news from all corners of the country. Gain a deep understanding of how these events may impact the upcoming election with our insightful analysis.

Today, Executive Director Tim Wilson is joined by Director of Research and Development Marcus Roberts and Researcher Maryanne Spurdle.

As the nation prepares for a significant election, education has become a primary concern. It’s not just parents who are worried about failing education outcomes for our children and young people. However, amidst campaign promises and political drama, we have focused more on symptoms than root causes. Maxim Institute’s latest discussion paper, “Tomorrow’s teachers: recruit, (re)train, and retain,” addresses the heart of the matter: teacher training.

On the podcast today, we talk to the paper’s author, Maryanne Spurdle, about why she has chosen to dig into this issue, what she discovered, and how we can help recruit, train, and retain our teachers for the betterment of our children and our nation.

Join us for our new podcast series that explores the recent political news from all corners of the country. Gain a deep understanding of how these events may impact the upcoming election with our insightful analysis.

Today, Director of Research and Development Marcus Roberts is joined by Communications Manager Jason Heale and Researcher Natasha Baulis.

Marcus Roberts delves into the complex economic relationship between New Zealand and China. He discusses what China's economic struggles mean for New Zealand and warns against a reliance on China as a primary market for its exports. Despite the importance of this topic, he notes that it has received surprisingly little attention in the build-up to New Zealand's general election.

Join us for our new podcast series that explores the recent political news from all corners of the country. Gain a deep understanding of how these events may impact the upcoming election with our insightful analysis.

Today, Communications Manager Jason Heale is joined by Director of Research and Development Marcus Roberts and Researcher Maryanne Spurdle.

A recent Bill in Parliament aims to lower the voting age to 16 for local elections. Communications Manager Jason Heale asks if this is the best way to boost political engagement or whether there are better alternatives to encourage voter participation.

Join us for our new podcast series that explores the recent political news from all corners of the country. Gain a deep understanding of how these events may impact the upcoming election with our insightful analysis.

Today, Executive Director Tim Wilson is joined by Director of Research and Development Marcus Roberts and Researcher Natasha Baulis.

Education has taken the spotlight in the lead-up to this year’s election with academic achievement in decline. Maryanne Spurdle sheds light on the steps Australia are taking and how New Zealand might adopt these strategies to enjoy positive educational outcomes.

In the Maxim Column this week, Jason Heale highlights boys' falling behind in education. He emphasises the urgent need for tailored solutions that truly captivate their interest. He also underscores the powerful impact of male teachers as role models and support.

Join us for our latest podcast series that explores the recent political news from all corners of the country. Gain a deep understanding of how these events may impact the upcoming election with our insightful analysis.

Today, Communications Manager Jason Heale is joined by Researchers Natasha Baulis and Maryanne Spurdle.