Thoughts & Comments Podcast

Will Sir Keir Starmer survive the challenges to his leadership, or will the UK see yet another Prime Minister exit prematurely?

Andrew Urquhart catches up with UK-based Colin Bloom, International CEO of Barnabas Aid, who shares his insights from years of serving in an advisory capacity to Downing Street; and adds the unique perspective that persecuted minorities are often the most vulnerable in times of leadership instability.  (www.barnabasaid.org)

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TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman announced her resignation last week.  Was this a long time coming?

Andrew Urquhart asks political analyst Bryce Edwards for his assessment of the rampant speculation over the reason for her abrupt departure - from employment tension following recent Parliamentary misbehaviour; to broader culture wars and conspiracy theories of government complicity. 

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Ukraine has persevered against Russia's onslaught for more than four years, and her people are nearing the end of their tether.

Amongst the rubble of cities and ruined lives, mothers mourn their sons and husbands, survivors search for answers, and many are finding FEBC's Gospel ministry. New Zealand CEO Matt Perry shares stories from FEBC Ukraine, as well as an invitation for Kiwi supporters to offer messages of faith and hope. (https://febc.nz/dedicated/)

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"As Kiwi as an All Black eating a pavlova in jandals made of No 8 wire."  That's how Andy Milne describes the time-honoured tradition of retiring with investment property.

But he says recent market analysis indicates the dream Kiwi retirement is losing its lustre for mum-and-dad investors.  The Christian Savings advisor shares his observations that New Zealanders are waking up to the realisation that property is no longer an 'easy', fail-safe and profit-sure investment plan. (www.christiansavings.org.nz) 

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Many agree that the Broadcasting Standards Authority overstepped its bounds by attempting to litigate a webcaster; but is the government's decision to dissolve the BSA in itself a step too far?

In claiming authority to adjudicate a complaint against The Platform host, Sean Plunket, the BSA appointed itself webmaster of New Zealand's online content, with the glaring exception of several global streaming services.

The Free Speech Union was amongst those who flagged the inconsistency and overreach, and CEO Jillaine Heather joined Andrew Urquhart to share her assessment of the BSA's demise. (www.fsu.nz) 

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Top chef behaviour was hardly 'top shelf' - Tash McGill responds to recent revelations of restaurant industry controversies, shedding light on the heated environment of the hospitality sector, from hazardous kitchen conditions to assault allegations.

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Will the public on-field spat amongst government parties see players benched, or perhaps even blow the final whistle on this three-captained Coalition team?

With the Opposition and Labour cronies predicting an early election, Andrew Urquhart asks another former politician - is there merit to the doomsday prophecies or is it just 'stirring'? Ex-National MP Simon O'Connor says there is a place for productive friction in government.  He also highlights the difference between commentary and accurate reporting in journalism, as well as the importance of maintaing neutrality in the civil service.

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There's concern that Chinese-made EVs destined for New Zealand roads are a trojan horse for surveillance and espionage.

Local civil liberties advocacy group PILLAR has raised the alarm on electric vehicles from China, asking our government to follow UK and Australia's example and approach with caution. Arian Tashakkori flags some questionable safety features and potential threats to national security. (https://www.nzpillar.com/)

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Perhaps Kiwis can fly - discover a visionary Kiwi production company on the cusp of an international breakthrough.

Fantail Studios founding director Jared van Berkel recounts how God has steered his life from the moment the filming bug bit him in childhood, to transformative encounters as a 'media missionary'. Fantail's award-winning documentary is soon to be made into a feature film, The Rescue, expecting to reach 15-30 million people with the Gospel. (www.fantailstudios.com)

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Are Coalition government partners eyeing each other's share of the voting pie? 

According to former Prime Minister Helen Clark, New Zealand First is 'eating fairly deeply into National's support', suggesting the Coalition goose is cooked; but a political analyst says the recent tit-for-tat between the two parties doesn't mean a break-up or earlier election.  

Dr Bryce Edwards of the Democracy Project looks at how things stand at this stage of the election cycle, following revelations of leadership differences over the Iran war.

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