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Lord Hannan on Brexit and C...

11.29.2023

Lord Hannan, a sitting member of the House of Lords and an adviser to the UK Board of Trade, talks to Oliver on this week's episode. They discuss Lord Hannan's background, his role in the Brexit campaign and his point ...

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11.29.2023 Lord Hannan on Brexit and CANZUK Lord Hannan, a sitting member of the House of Lords and an adviser to the UK Board of Trade, talks to Oliver on this week's episode. They discuss Lord Hannan's background, his role in the Brexit campaign and his point ...
11.28.2023 University-based Teacher Education Dr Michael Johnston talks to Dr Claudia Rozas Gomez, who is a lecturer in Critical Studies in Education at the University of Auckland. In this episode, they discuss issues and criticisms around university-based teacher education.
11.21.2023 Class divides? The impact of classroom streaming Dr Michael Johnston and Ben Macintyre talk about the impact of classroom streaming in NZ, which is the subject of their new research report. It is a topic of debate in NZ, with calls for the practice to be banned ...
11.16.2023 How can we improve Initial Teacher Education? Dr Michael Johnston talks to Glenn Fahey, who is the Director of the Education program at The Centre for Independent Studies based in Australia. They discuss the problems of Teacher Education in both NZ and Australia and the differing solutions ...
11.09.2023 Structured Literacy Dr Michael Johnson talks to Dr Christine Braid, of Massey University, and Linda Kimpton, a literacy advocate. They discuss what structured literacy is and how an incoming Minister might approach getting structured literacy embedded.
11.08.2023 Conflict in the Middle East: A conversation with the Israeli Ambassador Dr Oliver Hartwich talks to Ran Yaakoby, the Israeli Ambassador to New Zealand, about the conflict in the Middle East. In this discussion, they talk about the attack on October 7, the ongoing conflict, the role of the media in ...
11.02.2023 Lord Sumption on free speech This week we have a special guest, Lord Jonathan Sumption, in this combined Free Kiwis and The New Zealand Initiative podcast episode. Lord Sumption talks to us about his advocacy on free speech and is in NZ as a guest ...
10.31.2023 Sir Bill English on the state of NZ politics Join us in our exciting discussion with former NZ Prime Minister Sir Bill English, as he talks to Dr Oliver Hartwich about the state of NZ politics and how politics has changed. They also chat about the recent voice referendum ...
10.30.2023 Technology's effect on education Dr Michael Johnston and Stephanie Martin talk to Dr Ursula Edgington about the effects of technology education, what teachers are taught vs. the realities of the classroom, and how the addictive nature of technology impacts students.
10.24.2023 Teacher education in NZ: Past and present Dr Michael Johnston talks to Dr Mark Sheehan, from Victoria University of Wellington, about the transition of teachers' colleges into the universities, discusses the state of teacher education today and considers what might need to change in order to make ...
10.19.2023 Post-election: our reaction and what happens next Join Dr Oliver Hartwich and Dr Matthew Birchall as they continue their conversation from last week. Listen to their reaction to the election results so far, and what they think might happen next. They also discuss the outcome of the ...
10.12.2023 The 2023 New Zealand general election It's the final week before the election. So, to cap it off, Dr Oliver Hartwich talks to Dr Matthew Birchall about the 2023 NZ general election. In this episode, they discuss recent election history, what they made of this year's ...
10.05.2023 Teacher education Dr Michael Johnston talks to Maryanne Spurdle (Researcher at the Maxim Institute) and Stephanie Martin (Adjunct Fellow at NZ Initiative) about teacher education.
09.28.2023 MMP vs FFP Dr James Kierstead talks to Dr Michael Johnston about NZ's interesting Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system vs First Past the Post (FFP), in the run-up to the 2023 NZ election.
09.26.2023 The Deficit Diaries Dr Oliver Hartwich talks to Dr Bryce Wilkinson about The New Zealand Initiative’s latest research note they have written which analyses Labour’s six-year fiscal record.
09.19.2023 EPS. 179 - Debunking Degrowth Dr. Oliver Hartwich is joined by Gene Tunny, of the Centre for Independent Studies in Sydney, for a discussion about Gene's most recent paper about debunking the arguments behind the Degrowth movement.
09.14.2023 EPS. 178 - Issues With Teacher Training Dr. Michael Johnston is joined by Adjunct Fellow Stephanie Martin and Dr. Kevin Knight, founder and owner of the New Zealand Graduate School of Education in Christchurch, for a discussion about the issues currently facing the training of our teachers.
09.13.2023 EPS. 177 - Who Teaches The Teachers? Who Teaches The Teachers, The New Zealand Initiative's new report, discusses the current issues with teacher training in New Zealand. Join Dr. Oliver Hartwich and Dr. Michael Johnston for a discussion about the new report.
09.07.2023 EPS. 175 - Teaching Science Join Dr. Michael Johnston, Dr. James Kierstead and their guest, Dr. Kendall Clements, for a discussion about the issues currently facing the teaching of science at secondary and tertiary level.
09.05.2023 EPS. 176 - The Government Policy Statement on land transport. Join Dr. Eric Crampton and Scott Wilson for a discussion about the recently released Government Policy Statement on land transport and a wider conversation about transport policy.
08.29.2023 EPS. 174 - Exploring Literacy in New Zealand Join us for a thought-provoking conversation between Dr Michael Johnston and Dr Melissa Derby (Ngāti Ranginui), a seasoned expert in education and literacy. Dive into the nuances of literacy in New Zealand, from the ongoing 'Reading Wars' debate to the ...
08.23.2023 Prescription For Prosperity: A Discussion Prescription For Prosperity: A Discussion by The New Zealand Initiative
08.21.2023 EPS. 173 – New Zealand's Tobacco Policies Join Phil Barry and Eric Crampton in this podcast as they delve into New Zealand's proposed tobacco policies. Together, they analyse the government's efforts to reduce smoking rates, particularly through Very Low Nicotine Content (VLNC) cigarettes. Their discussion covers the ...
08.14.2023 GST off fruit and vegetables: NZ's dumbest policy proposal ever? In this podcast, the Initiative's director Oliver Hartwich and chief economist Eric Crampton talk about Labour's proposal to take GST off fresh fruit and vegetables. Oh, and frozen ones, too. But not washed, sliced or otherwise processed. Oliver and Eric ...
08.06.2023 Podcast: Unlocking New Zealand's Potential Join us for a discussion as we dive deep into the heart of New Zealand's economic landscape with special guest Damien Grant, a renowned business commentator and liquidator. In this episode, host Oliver Hartwich guides us through a candid conversation ...
08.02.2023 Podcast: Media funding and regulation The country’s newspapers have been arguing that tech platforms, like Facebook and Google, should be paying them whenever they link to news. They should be careful what they wish for. Professor Michael Geist is Canada Research Chair in Internet and ...
07.25.2023 Podcast: Learning from the Emerald Isle In this episode, Michael Johnston talks with Oliver Hartwich about a New Zealand delegation that went on an eye-opening journey to Ireland, a country making impressive strides in nurturing businesses and overall growth. They confront New Zealand's shortcomings in comparison, ...
07.20.2023 Podcast: The changing landscape of higher education Join us in this thought-provoking podcast episode as Drs James Kierstead and Michael Johnston engage in a conversation with Emeritus Professor John Raine, an esteemed academic with extensive experience in the New Zealand education system. We explore the evolution of ...
07.10.2023 Podcast: Data analytics for social impact (part two) In this week’s podcast, Dr Eric Crampton continues his conversation with Professor Rhema Vaithianathan from Auckland University of Technology. This fascinating discussion tackles the world of data integration within social services, and critiques past failures, citing a need for real-life ...
07.06.2023 Podcast: Data analytics for social impact (part one) Join us this week on the New Zealand Initiative podcast! Our host, Dr Eric Crampton chats with Professor Rhema Vaithianathan from Auckland University of Technology. Rhema gives us a peek into her pioneering work on data-tools, designed with a human ...
06.27.2023 Podcast: The economics of free speech The right to freedom of expression is enshrined in most constitutions and is deemed to be an essential human right under international law. Yet people in many countries face restrictions on their freedom of speech and on other civil liberties. ...
06.22.2023 Podcast: Universities In Crisis Welcome to the New Zealand Initiative podcast! In this week’s episode, Drs Michael Johnston and James Kierstead discuss the challenges faced by universities in New Zealand, focusing on issues such as declining enrolments, the impact of international student numbers, and ...
06.08.2023 Podcast: Retail crime in New Zealand Businesses typically avoid taking a stance on contentious political matters, particularly during election campaigns, and that is what makes this week’s media release from Foodstuffs North Island quite remarkable. In this week’s podcast, Oliver Hartwich is joined by Chris Quin, ...
06.01.2023 Podcast: Culture & Economics New Zealand is globally known as a rich tapestry of cultures, but what does that really mean on the ground and how does it shape the world of business and innovation? It's not just about customs and conventions that we ...
05.31.2023 Podcast: Teacher training Welcome to the New Zealand Initiative podcast! This week's episode presents a dialogue between Dr Michael Johnston and the renowned Professor Gary Hawke. Together, they journey through the evolution of teacher training in New Zealand, tracing the intriguing pathway from ...
05.25.2023 Podcast: Rail transport funding Join us on a fascinating journey, chugging through the intricate past, present, and future of rail transport in New Zealand. Chief economist Eric Crampton is once again joined by Client Service Lead for Milestone Solutions, Scott Wilson, to dig deep ...
05.16.2023 Podcast: Planning urban futures Tune into this riveting podcast for a deep-dive into the world of urban planning and infrastructure development in New Zealand! Chief economist Eric Crampton is joined by the Infrastructure Commission’s Nadine Dodge and Peter Nunns to grapple with the complex ...
05.15.2023 Podcast: NCEA and the school curriculum Welcome to the New Zealand Initiative podcast! In this episode, Michael Johnston has a fascinating conversation with Bali Haque, an experienced educator who has held various roles in the education sector. Bali is a well-respected educator, having worked as a ...
05.09.2023 Podcast: Australia vs. New Zealand: Where to Thrive? In this thought-provoking episode, the Initiative’s economists – Dr Oliver Hartwich, Dr Eric Crampton, Dr Tony Burton, and Dr Bryce Wilkinson – dive into the debate over whether Australia is a better option for skilled talent. They discuss the current ...
05.01.2023 Podcast: The science of learning Learning is a central pursuit of the education system. It is essential that educators understand key elements of the science of human learning and how to apply them in the classroom. In this podcast episode, Michael Johnston is joined by ...
04.27.2023 Podcast: Tony Burton joins the team The Initiative team has welcomed a new addition to their team with the appointment of Tony Burton as a Research Fellow. Tony has a PhD in economics and philosophy from the University of East Anglia researching game theory and choice ...
04.19.2023 Podcast: Average Effective Tax Rates In this podcast episode, the Initiative’s chief economist Eric Crampton is joined by OliverShaw Principal, Robin Oliver, to discuss new independent research which shows that high-wealth individuals pay more tax on average and represent a higher proportion of the total ...
04.18.2023 Podcast: Higher education in New Zealand In this podcast episode, we explore the state of education in New Zealand, both at the school and university levels. Drawing from our own experiences, we discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the current education system and the challenges that ...
04.13.2023 Podcast: New Zealand university administrative bloat In this episode, Dr Oliver Hartwich and Dr James Kierstead discuss administrative bloat in New Zealand universities, focusing on the rise of non-academic staff and its potential consequences. Dr Kierstead shares some figures on the large number of non-academic employees ...
04.05.2023 Podcast: The history of New Zealand's infrastructure Much can be learned from the past, both the good and the bad. The Initiative’s upcoming report takes a historical perspective on New Zealand’s infrastructure challenge and offers a roadmap for moving forward. In this week's podcast, Drs Oliver Hartwich ...
03.29.2023 Podcast: Vocational education and training In this week’s podcast, Oliver Hartwich and Michael Johnston are joined by visiting professor Dr Antje Barabasch to discuss vocational education and training, the Swiss dual education system, and the differences with the New Zealand system. Professor Dr Antje Barabasch ...
03.21.2023 Podcast: Save our Schools - New Zealand's Education Crisis There are many pressing problems facing New Zealand, but none more urgent than the decay of our once great education system. For more than two decades, the literacy and numeracy achievement of our young people has been declining. The downward ...
03.20.2023 Podcast: Mātauranga Māori & Science Recent Ministry of Education publications bring mātauranga Māori concepts into the school curriculum. While concepts like mauri, a Māori term meaning “vital essence” or “life force”, may have something to offer science as a reflection of ecosystem health or the ...
03.14.2023 Podcast: Localism with Malcolm Alexander For years, The New Zealand Initiative has argued for the case for localism in New Zealand, which is one of the most centralised countries in the world. According to a recent tax sharing poll, 70% of people support keeping tax ...
03.08.2023 Podcast: Public Service Political Neutrality The public service, and the neutrality of its leaders, has become a recent issue. In this episode, Drs Oliver Hartwich and Michael Johnston discuss New Zealand's public service, how it is run, and the importance of public servants being impartial ...

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The New Zealand Initiative episodes:

Lord Hannan on Brexit and CANZUK

University-based Teacher Education

Class divides? The impact of classroom streaming

How can we improve Initial Teacher Education?

Structured Literacy

Conflict in the Middle East: A conversation with the Israeli Ambassador

Lord Sumption on free speech

Sir Bill English on the state of NZ politics

Technology's effect on education

Teacher education in NZ: Past and present

Post-election: our reaction and what happens next

The 2023 New Zealand general election

Teacher education

MMP vs FFP

The Deficit Diaries

EPS. 179 - Debunking Degrowth

EPS. 178 - Issues With Teacher Training

EPS. 177 - Who Teaches The Teachers?

EPS. 175 - Teaching Science

EPS. 176 - The Government Policy Statement on land transport.

EPS. 174 - Exploring Literacy in New Zealand

Prescription For Prosperity: A Discussion

EPS. 173 – New Zealand's Tobacco Policies

GST off fruit and vegetables: NZ's dumbest policy proposal ever?

Podcast: Unlocking New Zealand's Potential

Podcast: Media funding and regulation

Podcast: Learning from the Emerald Isle

Podcast: The changing landscape of higher education

Podcast: Data analytics for social impact (part two)

Podcast: Data analytics for social impact (part one)

Podcast: The economics of free speech

Podcast: Universities In Crisis

Podcast: Retail crime in New Zealand

Podcast: Culture & Economics

Podcast: Teacher training

Podcast: Rail transport funding

Podcast: Planning urban futures

Podcast: NCEA and the school curriculum

Podcast: Australia vs. New Zealand: Where to Thrive?

Podcast: The science of learning

Podcast: Tony Burton joins the team

Podcast: Average Effective Tax Rates

Podcast: Higher education in New Zealand

Podcast: New Zealand university administrative bloat

Podcast: The history of New Zealand's infrastructure

Podcast: Vocational education and training

Podcast: Save our Schools - New Zealand's Education Crisis

Podcast: Mātauranga Māori & Science

Podcast: Localism with Malcolm Alexander

Podcast: Public Service Political Neutrality