Best The Centre For Independent Studies Podcasts (2025)

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How to Vandalise Savings: the New Super Tax | Robert Carling | Research Collection 18:35

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The proposed tax on superannuation balances exceeding $3 million is poorly designed, economically damaging, and sets a dangerous precedent by taxing unrealised capital gains, a Centre for Independent Studies paper outlines. In How to Vandalise Savings: the New Super Tax, economist Robert Carling delivers a scathing critique of the tax, calling for …

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How to Vandalise Savings: the New Super Tax | Robert Carling 18:35

19h ago18:35

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The proposed tax on superannuation balances exceeding $3 million is poorly designed, economically damaging, and sets a dangerous precedent by taxing unrealised capital gains, a Centre for Independent Studies paper outlines. In How to Vandalise Savings: the New Super Tax, economist Robert Carling delivers a scathing critique of the tax, calling for …

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A major report casts doubt over Labour’s housebuilding targets 28:40

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In this episode, host Sahiba Chadha is joined by Billy Reading, Inspector of Historic Buildings and Areas for Historic England to discuss: A major estate agent casts doubt over Labour’s housebuilding targets // Hawkins\Brown wins the contest to upgrade St Pancras // Campaigners call for Central YMCA’s listing // And Norman Foster celebrates his 90t…

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Screentime: Conan O'Brien Must Go, The Surfer, Mountainhead, 11:32

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Tom Augustine is a Tamaki based filmmaker and critic

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How pre-schoolers can misunderstand adults - and how to help 19:31

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In parenting today - we've all seen a full pre-schooler in full meltdown mode. Christian Wright explains how parents can make it easier for everyone

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Tech: Porn site pulled amid age stoush, Auckland makes bid 18:00

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Technology commentator Peter Griffin joins Kathryn to talk about Pornhub's decision to suspend its site in France amid plans to introduce age verification

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Around the motu: Ellen Curnow in Westport 9:48

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Ellen updates Kathryn on Westport's Long Term Plan 2025-34 including dramas around various consultations and controversy surrounding the proposed new council offices

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Book review: This Compulsion in Us by Tina Makereti 7:55

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Harry Ricketts reviews This Compulsion in Us by Tina Makereti published by Te Herenga Waka University Press

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Debut novel by Wellington author secures worldwide publishing 23:40

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Wellington writer Jennifer Trevelyan sent her debut novel to the world's biggest literary agent, and was signed

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UK: Defence spending, winter fuel payment U-turn 9:13

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UK correspondent Dan Bloom joins Kathryn to talk about Britain's plan to lift defence spending to 2.5 percent of GDP over the next decade

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From council tree to dinner table - chairbler calls for change 11:11

11h ago11:11

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A chair maker in Amberley is calling on councils around the country to make better use of public trees when they're removed

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The Health Minister Simeon Brown on his plans 29:02

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The state of the health service has been a constant concern for New Zealanders. Simeon Brown joins Kathryn in the studio to discuss his plans for the health system

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Science: How sitting shrinks your brain, crime from the cradle 10:11

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Science commentator Allan Blackman looks at how sitting for hours can affect your brain - even if you're doing regular exercise. A major new study has tracked 80,000 Queenslanders, looking at how their path to crime was shaped early and differently, for men and women. Allan Blackman is a Professor of Chemistry, School of Science, Auckland Universit…

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Against the Odds: The Kiwi women who fought to become doctors 19:33

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A new book shines a spotlight on the first Kiwi women to venture into the field of medicine - the challenges, discrimination and outright bullying they had to overcome.

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Around the motu: Amy Williams in Auckland 12:19

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Auckland Museum partially reopens this week after asbestos was found in the nearly 100 year old building, a hearing is almost wrapped up for a new helicopter pad, Auckland's City Mission has held an art exhibition with a difference and they were also among foodbanks that pleaded for funding in the recent 2025 budget, and Auckland libraries are tryi…

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Book review: Never Flinch by Stephen King 3:58

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Quentin Johnson reviews Never Flinch by Stephen King published by Hachette

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Clare Turnbull on her struggles with food 27:40

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Wellbeing expert Claire Turnbull is known for her practical advice for those wanting to make positive health and lifestyle changes.

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Australia: Mushroom case, defence spending, wages up 11:52

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Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn for an update on the Erin Patterson case - the woman accused of killing three of her in-laws by death cap mushrooms - after she took the witness stand yesterday. PM Anthony Albanese is rebuffing a call from the US to up defence spending, millions of Australians are about to get a pay rise of 3.5…

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Closing the gaps for our tradies 9:15

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Next, the call for a new national portal, to make it easier for trades apprentices to qualify and find placements.

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In Defence of Jordan Peterson | Rohan McHugh | Liberalism in Question 30:16

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Watch here: https://youtu.be/o6TVilPFQxo Robert Forsyth speaks with Rohan McHugh, who contends that the liberal tradition’s “contest of ideas” — though vital for intellectual refinement — does not conflict with the enduring boundaries that have sustained Western civilization for millennia. These boundaries have been upheld by long-standing institut…

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In Defence of Jordan Peterson | Rohan McHugh 30:16

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Watch here: https://youtu.be/o6TVilPFQxo Robert Forsyth speaks with Rohan McHugh, who contends that the liberal tradition’s “contest of ideas” — though vital for intellectual refinement — does not conflict with the enduring boundaries that have sustained Western civilization for millennia. These boundaries have been upheld by long-standing institut…

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Sports-chat with Joe Porter 10:42

23h ago10:42

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Joe Porter has the latest in sport

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From a tragic accident to a sporting dream 16:25

1d ago16:25

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Bailley Unahi talks to Kathryn about the career she never knew she wanted

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Business commentator Dileepa Fonseka 22:35

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WorkSafe is given six months to pursue fewer 'novel' prosecutions or face deeper restructuring. A Road of National Significance north of Levin is cut down to two lanes, while Microsoft cuts its global workforce as concerns rise about AI taking jobs. Dileepa Fonseka is a Senior Correspondent with BusinessDesk…

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Around the motu: Alisha Evans in Tauranga 10:26

1d ago10:26

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Tauranga based Local Democracy Reporter Alisha Evans has news from the region

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Book review: The Question of Palestine by Edward Said 4:55

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Cynthia Morahan reviews The Question of Palestine by Edward Said published by Text Publishing

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Stuff and TradeMe to merge 8:34

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Stuff and TradeMe have announced a merger, with TradeMe to take a 50 percent stake in Stuff Digital

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Two doctors, one diary and a health system in crisis 21:07

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The reality of working in our under-pressure healthcare system is laid bare in Diary of a Junior Doctor - the new five-part docuseries which follows a group of junior doctors at Auckland's Middlemore hospital

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US correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben 8:12

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President Trump's tariffs have been ruled illegal by a federal court, but the Oval Office is appealing. Meanwhile, Trump announced steel and aluminium tariffs would double to 50 per cent - and the court has not struck these down. Elon Musk is leaving as questions rise about his drug use, and the President's legislation to enact much of his agenda, …

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Needy data centres showing up in water-scarce areas 10:13

1d ago10:13

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Big tech companies are operating data centres that use vast amounts of water in areas of the world where water is scarce

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PM's new science advisor John Roche 18:32

1d ago18:32

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The Prime Minister's new chief science advisor, John Roche, is getting underway with his new job, a year after the position was vacated

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How vulnerable customers are handled by telcos 13:33

1d ago13:33

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The telecommunications sector says more people are turning to Facebook and Snapchat

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The week that was with Irene Pink and Te Radar 11:24

5d ago11:24

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Comedians Te Radar and Irene Pink tell us what's caught their eyes this week.

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Sports commentator Dana Johanssen 11:59

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Dame Lydia Ko has her first shot at a career grand slam this weekend and Rowing NZ has launched an independent inquiry into a recent US tour.

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Around the motu: Robin Martin in Taranaki 11:35

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Robin discusses the latest events in Taranaki including a new high-spec Pouakai Hut replacement built to withstand extreme winds.

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Book review: Gabriele by Anne Berest and Claire Berest 5:16

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Jenna Todd of Time Out Bookstore reviews Gabriele by Anne Berest and Claire Berest published by Europa Editions

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How we make things - and how we could do it better 25:28

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Tim Minshall is the University of Cambridge's first Professor of Innovation and author of new book, Your Life Is Manufactured.

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Asia correspondent Ed White 9:25

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Shanghai-based Financial Times correspondent Ed White discusses events in Myanmar, South Korea, and India.

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Government goes for gas stake 12:20

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What will the Government achieve by setting aside $200 million to try and get a small stake in a new offshore gas field?

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Study finds link between low Vitamin D in babies 10:03

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Babies born with low vitamin D levels are more likely to develop ADHD, schizophrenia, and autism later in life, according to a new study.

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FENZ complaints system neither independent, nor fair: Union 16:22

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The Professional Fire Fighters Union says Fire and Emergency's complaints system is neither independent, nor fair.

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Screentime: with James Croot, Stuff's film and TV reviewer 8:59

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James reviews the new Wes Anderson film The Phoenician Scheme, the French Film Festival and Dept Q on

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Raising literacy among boys - one principal's secret 17:37

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Teaching boys - how one principal turned around his school's academic performance

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New technology with Mark Pesce 19:18

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Mark delves into ChatGPT sycophancy, faking adhd tests with AI and artificial intelligence hallucinations affecting lawsuits.

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InterCities: Kharkiv with Ievgeniia Gubkina 29:55

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InterCities is a six-part podcast series from Open City. In it, we travel to a number of cities and boroughs around the world that have transformed over time to discover what we can learn from these places’ achievements, struggles, successes and mistakes. In this episode, our host Owen Hatherley is joined by the Ukranian architect and urban histori…

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Around the motu: Kirsty Pickett in Te Anau 5:55

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Te Anau has hosted its first classic boat festival, Fiordland's wild wapiti herd is being considered for formal designation as a herd of special interest.

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Book review: Air by John Boyne 3:22

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Phil Vine reviews Air by John Boyne published by Penguin Random House

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FENZ National Commander apologises for complaint failings 16:19

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Fire and Emergency National Commander and Chief Executive Kerry Gregory talks to Kathryn about the apology made to a former volunteer firefighter, Sarah Hullah.