GX Podcast is a one-of-its-kind podcast on government experience thought leadership. In our inaugural series, the technology futurist Ian Khan talks to government services leaders, govtech innovators, and decision-makers at startups, emerging tech companies, thinktanks, and universities, and engages them in conversations around the need for governments to change their approach in the current times, and how governments can engage better with citizens and deliver superior service experiences. ...
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Author Martin Richards trained as a Maths teacher and worked for 25 years as an independent corporate communication trainer, then he certified as a Co-Active Coach. He has coached educators on assignment from the Swedish government and for private, international education companies. His mission is to bring the benefits of coaching back into the education system. He writes books, holds experiential workshops and leads interactive seminars with plenty of humour and a twinkle in his eye!
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A fresh season for each new election from former government minister and ACT Party Deputy Leader Hon Heather Roy and TorquePoint business partner and former ACT Party candidate and ministerial staffer Dr Simon Ewing-Jarvie. TorquePoint runs the popular LobbyTorque experiential learning programme on effective political lobbying in New Zealand. With much media coverage reduced to soundbites, many are frustrated with the lack of real commentary from people who have worked in Parliament. Season ...
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Short Circuit is the first podcast from The Hoser, a new independent digital media outlet in the Greater Toronto Area. Short Circuit covers the three major topics: food insecurity, labour, and housing across the GTA. We understand that these issues are inextricably connected: they each affect one another. Short Circuit will have weekly guests speaking from their vantage point and expertise on these issues, both from an organizing and research perspective as well as experiential knowledge.
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Dive into the art + science of retail and shopping behaviour. SHOPOLOGY is hosted by retail expert and commentator Dr Louise Grimmer. Louise is a retail researcher, columnist, advisor and broadcaster. She is Director of retail consultancy Shopology (www.shopology.com.au), works as a retail academic at the University of Tasmania and writes the 'Retail Therapy' Column for TasWeekend. Join Louise as she delves into the world of shopping and consumer behaviour, and interviews a fascinating range ...
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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E18 - Health
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Heather and Simon discuss health policies in the final week of the election campaign. There is general agreement that nothing being offered will result in the structural reforms and workforce solutions needed to get New Zealand's health system working properly. Although proposed increases to Medical School outputs for doctors will help, the numbers…
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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E17 - Law and Order
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With the beautiful Havelock marina and the Tui Coffee cart as a backdrop, Heather and Simon discuss the differences in approaches to law and order issues offered up by parties in election 2023. It seems the left (both liberal and conservative) are focussing their policies on harm minimisation, rehabilitation and alternative approaches The parties o…
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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E16 - Micro Parties and Lists
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This episode is recorded 'on the road' along State Highway 6 between Havelock and Blenheim. Easy Vote cards and party lists have started appearing in letterboxes around the country. Heather and Simon discuss some of the so-called micro-parties like Animal Justice, Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party, Democracy NZ, Freedoms NZ, Leighton Baker, New Nati…
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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E15 - Audience Questions (3)
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This is the third episode in the season where Heather and Simon answer questions submitted by the audience. In this episode, they discuss: 1. Immigration - effects on housing, infrastructure and the workforce. 2. The so-called "bellwether" seats of Hamilton East and West, Northcote and a general chat about some other interesting electorates like Hu…
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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E14 - Political Pre-Wedding Jitters
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Heather and Simon discuss the latest developments. National's Chris Luxon has been busy ruling out some of ACT's policies. Meanwhile, ACT's David Seymour fired a shot back across the bow with the suggestion of providing confidence and not supply in order to change the government. Serious negotiation or just political pre-wedding jitters? Who is the…
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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E13 - Mood of the Voter
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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E12 - Changing of the Guard
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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E11 - Potential Coalition Combinations
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What are the possible party combinations that could form a government in election 2023?By Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy
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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E10 - Audience Questions (2)
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The second episode covering questions from the audience. You can send yours in via the contacts page on our website torquepoint.co.nz or add them to the comments section on YouTubeBy Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy
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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E9 - Campaign Slogans
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Heather and Simon go on a field trip in Wellington to discuss the election billboards and slogans.By Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy
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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E8 - GST off Food
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Labour, NZ First and Maori parties are promising to take goods and services tax off fresh fruit and veges if they win the upcoming election. Most experts think it is a bad idea. Heather and Simon discuss this.By Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy
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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E7 - National Security Government Announcements
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In the last week, the New Zealand government has released three documents relating to national security: Aotearoa’s National Security Strategy: Secure Together Tō Tātou Korowai Manaaki Defence Policy and Strategy Statement Future Force Design Principles These were preceded by a public consultation exercise, a long-term insights briefing and a forei…
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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E6 - Issues
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Heather Roy and Simon Ewing-Jarvie discuss current political issues that are front of mind for voters. These range from the economy and cost of living to crime and co-governance. Issues episodes will recur throughout the season so send in your ideas or questions for discussion. You can send in questions for the podcast hosts through the contacts p…
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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E5 - Audience Questions (1)
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Heather and Simon answer questions from the VoterTorque audience. In this episode the questions addressed are: 1. What does TOP stand for? 2. Will Winston Peters get back into parliament? 3. What is an overhang? 4. What is meant by hard right and hard left? Questions and answers will be published approximately every 5th episode. You can send in que…
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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E4 - Political Polls
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Do political polls reflect or shape public opinion in New Zealand? With an election due on 14 October, this is an important question that is discussed by Heather and Simon. What’s important are the trends and other questions like whether people think the country is headed in the right or wrong direction.…
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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E3 - Political Compass
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In this episode, Simon Ewing-Jarvie and Heather Roy work their way through the TorquePoint political compass quiz and discuss how to interpret it. You can download a copy of the quiz from our website at torquepoint.co.nz to position yourself on the NZ political spectrum.By Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy
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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E2 - Political Spectrum
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Former ACT Deputy Leader and Government Minister, Heather Roy, and TorquePoint CDO Simon Ewing-Jarvie update their political spectrum for the 2023 New Zealand General Election. The series is also available as a slideshow on YouTube. It examines the merits of commentators and journalists referring to parties and politicians as simply left or right. …
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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E1 Introduction to Season 2
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Simon Ewing-Jarvie and Heather Roy from TorquePoint are back for the run up to New Zealand’s 2023 General Election to bring you their analysis of each of the political parties, what they’re offering and how they compare. This introductory episode outline the main topics to be covered in season 2.By Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy
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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E22 - Possibilities for Next Defence and Veterans Minister
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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E21 - Cannabis Legalisation and Control Referendum
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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E20 - End-of-Life Choice Referendum
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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E19 - Kaikoura Electorate Candidates Meeting
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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E18 - TOP and New Conservative Party
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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E17 - Maori Party
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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E16 - NZ First Party
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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E15 - National Party
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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E14 - Labour Party
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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E13 - Green Party
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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E12 - ACT Party
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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E11 - Parties Contesting Election 2020
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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E10 - Listener Questions (1)
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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E9 - The Dilemma of the 'Wasted' Vote
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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E8 - MMP Pros and Cons
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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E6 - Political Polls
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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E5 - Election Advertising
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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E4 - Political Compass
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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E3 - Political Spectrum
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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E2 - The Orange Guy
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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E1 - Introduction to the Season
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Ep 6: Your 2023 Toronto Mayoral Candidates Election Roundup
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Short Circuit hosts Shannon Carranco, Kevin Taghabon and Eric Wickham do a deep dive on six leading mayoral candidates and their policy on housing, transit, police, and their relationship to popular issues and previous voting history. Candidates include city councillors Josh Matlow, Ana Bailao, former Toronto Sun columnist Anthony Furey, former Tor…
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S3 - Vincenzo Aquaro, Chief of Digital Government at United Nations - DESA speaks about Public & Private Partnerships
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Mr. Aquaro has more than 25 years of experience on ICT in public affairs, has been working for private sector and for international organizations. He holds a Master Degree (Laurea Magistrale) in Electronic Engineering from the University of Bari, Italy. In 2010 he was appointed as Chief of E-Government Branch DPADM, UN-DESA. Before joining the Unit…
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Season 4 Episode 1 Mainstreet Australia Awards, Secondhand Fashion Shoppers and the Week's Retail News Roundup
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And we're back! After some time away from the microphone, Shopology returns with Season 4. Hosted by retail expert Dr Louise Grimmer, Shopology brings you the latest in retailing, marketing and consumer behaviour, including leading research, all the retail news, as well as interviews with retailers, marketers, researchers and those involved in the …
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S3 - The Future with Jonathan Reichental - Smart City Bestselling Author & Thinker
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Dr. Jonathan Reichental is the founder of Human Future, a global business and technology advisory, investment, and education firm. Previous roles have included senior software engineering manager, director of technology innovation, and he has served as chief information officer at both O’Reilly Media and the City of Palo Alto, California. In 2013 h…
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S3 - Mohammad Jameel Sear EY Africa, India, Middle East (AIM) on Digital Government & Public Sector Leadership
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A veteran advisor to executive leadership in government and private sector across the globe, Mohammad is an Associate Partner at Ernst & Young - United Arab Emirates for the EY Consulting services in the AIM region. He is actively engaged in crafting and facilitating meaningful, impactful and socially conscious results for the Government & Public S…
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S3 - Hemang Jani - Secretary Capacity Planning Commission of India on Execution & Government Servces
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Hemang Jani is an experienced professional in public policy, governance and innovation systems. For the past two decades, he has worked towards improving public service delivery through technology, designing national innovation frameworks, applying technology and innovation in governance, and enabling private sector development at state, federal an…
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S3 - Barbara Ciara Ubaldi Head of the Division on Open and Innovative Governments at OECD Talks about Innovation
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Barbara Ubaldi is the Acting Head of the Division on Open and Innovative Governments within the OECD Public Governance Directorate. Barbara leads the work on digital technologies and data to enhance openness, efficiency and innovation in governments. She is responsible for country reviews, for monitoring the implementation of the OECD Recommendatio…
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S3 - Abdallah Abu-Sheikh founder of Barq And Rizek talks about Government Services
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Abdallah Abu-Sheikh founder of Barq And Rizek talks about Government Services. In 2019 Abdallah founded Rizek which is a service request application where user can request services across categories. In 2021 Abdallah founded Barq EV, electric vehicles manufacturer in UAE. Barq EV is the UAE's 1st drone delivery service provider which gained two Gui…
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S3 - Vishal Gondal discusses the Impact of Gaming on Government Services
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Vishal Gondal is an Indian entrepreneur and Angel Investor. He began his career aged 16 when he founded the game development and publishing company, Indiagames, in 1999. By 2009 the company had approximately 300 employees and offices in Mumbai, Beijing, London and Los Angeles. In 2011 Indiagames was acquired by Disney for around US$100 million. In …
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S3 - Ryan Androsoff about How Governments Can Become progressive & innovative
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Ryan Androsoff is the Founder and CEO of Think Digital, a consultancy focused on helping public sector organizations to adapt and thrive in the era of digital disruption. Ryan is an international expert on digital government with a passion for public sector entrepreneurship and more than two decades of experience working with government and interna…
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