On Point

The killing of Mahsa Amini by Iranian authorities is deeply disturbing, as is the violence the regime is applying to its own citizens calling for freedom and change. I talk to two New Zealand-Iranian women about what is going on; how the fight for freedom is progressing; and the relative silence of New Zealand leadership. 

I sit down with former TV and radio broadcaster Peter Williams.  We talk democracy and media, freedoms and Three Waters and much more.  Tune in, share, and let me know your thoughts.

A wide ranging chat with the head of the Maxim Institute, Tim Wilson, around how we better discuss idea ms here in New Zealand. Tim will also be known to many from his time on Seven Sharp, journalistic work, his books, and via his writings in the likes of Metro. Tune in for one very amusing and insightful chat 

On the latest On Point, Jonathan Ayling from the Free Speech Union joins me to talk … well, free speech!  We focus on recent guidelines put out by some aimed at limiting political debate during the local body elections and discuss the Union’s latest report on universities commitment to academic freedom (spoiler – the results are not good!)

Why did Boris resign; who are the Conservative MPs campaigning for his job; and who gets to decide? Check out this On Point podcast special with Sunil Sharma if the Conservative Friends of the Commonwealth 🇬🇧

Heard of the Invictus Games?  You should have!  Join me on this latest podcast as I talk with Kathy Cunningham about the Games, why we need them in New Zealand, and why Prince Harry is part of the programme.

How do we best help those in need in our communities? Where does the assistance of government help or hinder, and how to we better empower community providers? I sit down with Ronji Taneilu from the Salvation Army to hear his take and experience on these important questions.  

Dr Bryce Edwards joins me on the podcast – talking  media, freedom, and what is going wrong on the Left of politics. This is a podcast not to miss 

In the latest On Point Podcast we are taken to the border of Ukraine.  My friend Nicolai shares with us his experiences while working with Ukrainian refugees, lessons learnt along the way – and how you can support these efforts.

A prosperous society is one that values freedoms and rights. In recent years, countries like New Zealand have slipped in prosperity rankings according to London-based think tank, Legatum Institute. 

Lagatum's Director of Policy, Dr Stephen Brien, joins me on the latest episode of On Point to discuss their latest research.