NZ Budget 2019 and Improving Education

NZ Budget 2019 and Improving Education

Author: ACT New Zealand / Podcasts NZ June 14, 2019 Duration: 20:52
The inaugural episode of the ACT Party’s weekly podcast for those who love free markets and free minds. This week discusses the 2019 Budget and thoughts on improving education in New Zealand - along with shocking words from the PM Jacinda Ardern about the control Unions have over Government policy.

Every week, Politics in Full Sentences: ACT New Zealand breaks down the political noise into clear, substantive discussion. This isn't about soundbites; it's about exploring the principles of free markets and individual liberty that drive policy thinking. Host Ruwan Premathilaka guides conversations that first make sense of the week's events in parliament and the media, then pivot to a forward-looking proposal aimed at tangible change. You'll regularly hear directly from ACT Leader David Seymour and Deputy Leader Beth Houlbrooke, who delve into the details behind their party's positions. The dialogue is built for anyone interested in the intersection of political philosophy and real-world application, fitting naturally into both Business and Education streams of thought. By dedicating time to a single "big idea" in each episode, this podcast provides depth on solutions rather than just critiquing problems. It’s a weekly audio space for those who believe political discourse can be both principled and practical, offering listeners a structured yet engaging way to understand the currents shaping New Zealand's future. The production is authorised by D Smith of Newmarket.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 42

Politics in Full Sentences: ACT New Zealand
Podcast Episodes
The Reserve Bank’s interest rate cut. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:16
Ruwan, David and Dr Don Brash discuss yesterday’s decision by the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates.
The future of educational freedom in New Zealand. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:31
This week, Ruwan, Beth and Villa Education Trust’s Alwyn Poole discuss ACT’s Partnership Schools and Student Education Accounts and the Government’s plan to take control away from community-run schools.
Free speech, a new car tax, and the gun buyback [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:02
Ruwan, Beth, and ACT’s third-ranked candidate at the 2017 election Brooke van Velden discuss free speech, the Government’s brand new car tax, and continuing concerns about Police’s ability to carry out the gun buyback.
The plastic bag ban and taxpayer handouts for Amazon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:36
Episode 4 of Politics in Full Sentences takes a closer look at the Government’s ban on single-use plastic bags and the hundreds of millions of dollars taxpayers could be giving to Amazon.