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The Maxim Institute Podcast is a chance for you to be a part of the conversations our team have as we do research and analysis of politics and policy in New Zealand. From behind the scenes chats about our research, to in depth discussion with our event speakers and experts from New Zealand and around the world, these podcasts will dig in to the deeper ideas that shape the way we live together.
Unknown Host hosts Maxim Institute Podcast, a society show with 178 episodes published.
In this episode of The Select Committee , we examine the Government’s emergency housing targets and ask whether an indicator of housing need has been mistaken for the problem itself. We discuss the inherent tension betwe
In this episode of The Select Committee , we examine the Greens’ proposed wealth tax and ask what lies behind their claim that the tax system is unfair. We then turn to National’s KiwiSaver announcement, weighing compuls
In this episode of The Select Committee , we discuss a $31 million public sector scandal and ask whether it strays into the realm of corruption. We then turn to Labour’s disputed policy costings, election-year sparring o
In this episode of The Select Committee , we look at China’s one-year ban on four New Zealand MPs after their visit to Taiwan, and ask how a small country like ours should respond. We then turn to Labour’s unofficial cam
In this episode of The Select Committee, we discuss US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s claim that New Zealand is freeloading on defence, and whether New Zealand should reopen the conversation about nuclear propulsion. We
In this episode of The Select Committee, we unpack Budget 2026 and ask whether an earlier surplus, tighter spending, and new defence funding help the Government look like a safe pair of hands heading into the election. W
In this episode of The Select Committee, we ask whether the Government’s proposed public service cuts are a serious attempt at fiscal discipline or simply campaign-season signalling. We then turn to the proposed social m
In this episode of The Select Committee, we examine allegations of corruption in transport contracting and ask whether they reveal a deeper problem with institutional accountability. We then turn to superannuation, follo
Can a bipartisan bill meaningfully reduce instances of modern slavery? In this episode, we speak with MP Greg Fleming about his Modern Slavery Bill and the process of bringing it before the House. He outlines how the bil
In this episode of The Select Committee, we discuss ACT’s new immigration policy and ask whether it’s shaping up to be a major issue at the election. We then turn to new marriage and divorce statistics, exploring what de
In this episode of The Select Committee, we examine the government’s push to lift school attendance by prosecuting parents, and whether a more consistent approach will make a lasting difference. We then turn to the newly
In this episode of The Select Committee, we break down New Zealand First’s proposal to break up the supermarket duopoly and ask whether it would actually bring grocery prices down. We then turn to the Green Party’s “Stat
Trust in New Zealand media remains low. According to the Edelman Trust Barometer, it’s our country’s least trusted institution. In this episode, we discuss how selective reporting, misleading headlines, and other journal
Should ease of access to euthanasia take precedence over medical practitioners’ conscience rights? Should care facilities such as hospices and rest homes be required to allow euthanasia on site—even if that conflicts wit
Everyone wants cheaper power, but they don’t always agree on how to get it. Executive Director Tim Wilson sits down with Researcher Thomas Scrimgeour to discuss the government’s $1 billion LNG terminal, which it says wil
New Zealand’s housing debate is often framed as a contest between affordability and community. But the real story is more complicated. In this episode, Executive Director Tim Wilson is joined by Researcher Thomas Scrimge
Nearly everyone might benefit from hospice services, whether for themselves or for loved ones, but access to specialist palliative care is still patchy and it’s only sustained by private fundraising. In this episode, Res
Can your money do good and make a return? In this episode, lawyer and community finance leader Steven Moe explains how organisations are using investment—not just donations—to fund projects that change lives. From commun
As New Zealand expands its social investment approach, Social impact bonds (SIBs) are emerging as a promising tool for reform—one that could reshape how we support our most vulnerable while offering a new pathway for tho
In 2020, two-thirds of New Zealanders voted to legalise euthanasia on the basis of certain safeguards. Now, ACT MP Todd Stephenson’s amendment bill proposes to remove them, allowing euthanasia for people without a six-mo
Michael Johnston
head of renewables and firming operations at CS Energy · College of Liberal Arts
1 appearance on this show
Stephanie Martin
international speaker, communication strategist, education leader · Stephanie Martin Interior Design
1 appearance on this show
Tim Wilson
Canada’s PGA Teacher of the Year 2021 · Urban Lights Music
1 appearance on this show
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