Best Stanford Law School Podcasts (2025)

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The Huddle: Should financial literacy be taught in schools? 10:17

9m ago10:17

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Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Wellington City Council has voted in favour of supporting lowering the voting age to 16 in local body elections. This is never going to go anywhere - is …

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Will Nicola Willis' tight Budget go far enough? 2:59

27m ago2:59

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I want to talk a little bit more about Nicola Willis’ tight budget - I haven’t changed my position from yesterday and I'm impressed at how little she’s giving herself to play with. But the truth is, it doesn’t go far enough - at all. Because understand this - that $1.3 billion that she’s given herself in her operating allowance is new spending. As …

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Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2025 1:40:26

15m ago1:40:26

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 30 April. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Dave Mazey: Whakapapa Holdings Chief Executive on the DoC granting Whakapapa skifield a 10 year concession 6:49

14m ago6:49

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The future has been secured for Whakapapa skifield after DoC today granted a 10-year concession. Whakapapa Holdings has signed up to run the Whakapapa skifield on the iconic North Island mountain for the next decade. It's taken multiple Government bail-outs and years of talks to reach this point - since Ruapehu Alpine Lifts folded in 2022. Whakapap…

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Eric Crampton: NZ Initiative economist on Nicola Willis' plan to rein in Government spending in the Budget 4:47

26m ago4:47

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Nicola Willis is looking to further rein in Government spending in next month's Budget - but one expert has warned it won't go far enough. The Finance Minister is slashing the operating allowance from $2.4 billion to $1.3 billion. She's targeting a return to surplus in 2029. NZ Initiative economist Eric Crampton says Government spending has been ru…

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Ruth Money: Chief Victims Advisor calls for 'urgent' action after mental health patient commits second killing 4:05

35m ago4:05

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There's belief a man who killed a second time after being found insane after a killing more than two decades ago shouldn't have been released. RNZ has revealed the man was recently found not guilty of murder by way of insanity again - as he'd believed the victim was possessed. He'd been a special patient under the Mental Health Act, but was freed m…

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Ben McNulty: Wellington City Councillor says the Government will ignore calls to give 16-year-olds the vote 2:53

15m ago2:53

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A Wellington City Councillor says he's not holding his breath on 16-year-olds getting the vote. The Council has reaffirmed its support for letting them participate in local body elections, with only four councillors opposed. Councillor Ben McNulty says it was a quick vote - and he was in favour. But he says this Government's likely to ignore the ca…

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Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the Government's new curriculum update designed to teach kids about money 1:59

12m ago1:59

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Another Government curriculum refresh is aiming to give school kids more grasp of money management. The Education Minister's making financial literacy a compulsory topic for years one to ten. The Government is teaming up with financial organisations, banks, and charities for lessons on investment and taxes. Erica Stanford says kids will learn a sma…

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Adele Wilson: KiwiRail Chief Customer and Growth Officer on the Aratere ferry getting retired ahead of Picton port upgrade 5:04

1h ago5:04

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Interislander is reducing its Cook Strait ferry fleet from three to two. The Aratere will retire when demolition begins on its decaying dock - late this year or early the next - to add infrastructure for new ships. Two new ferries are due in 2029. KiwiRail's Adele Wilson says it would've cost about $120 million to have an interim dock. "The idea of…

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Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on the Aratere ferry getting retired 4:50

34m ago4:50

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Interislander's Aratere is heading towards its final journey - as work is underway to get rid of the Cook Strait ferry's decaying dock. Infrastructure is needed for new ferries, arriving in 2029, and work to demolish Aratere berth will in the coming months. It'll spell an end to the ageing ferry's operation because it can't use other Interislander …

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump celebrating his first 100 days in office 3:54

19m ago3:54

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US President Donald Trump has celebrated the 100th day of his second term - and he spoke to party faithful at a gathering in Michigan. He spoke of his achievements in the role, mocked his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden, and dismissed polls that showed his popularity slipping. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Trump's trying to reassure people…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Indian Panthers NBL game being postponed over payment issues 4:22

16m ago4:22

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Indian Panthers CEO Parveen Batish has admitted players were unpaid while appearing for the franchise in basketball's NBL. League officials say they're considering options regarding the Panthers futures after meetings involving all 12 clubs today. The new side's game against the Canterbury Rams last night was canned at the 11th hour. Sportstalk hos…

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Graeme Edgeler: electoral law expert and barrister on the Government reinstating a ban on prisoners voting 5:02

3h ago5:02

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A legal expert has raised issues with the Government's plan to reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting in general elections. The Government is proposing to reverse changes that let prisoners with sentences under three years vote, with the Justice Minister saying this sends a message to those who breach their civil responsibilities. Electoral law …

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Full Show Podcast: 29 April 2025 1:40:08

2h ago1:40:08

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 29 April. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra's job cuts and the climate debate within the National Party 4:49

19h ago4:49

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Up to 120 jobs are on the line as Fonterra plans to shut its Hamilton packaging facility. The closures due to 'challenging economic conditions'. 'The Country' host Jamie Mackay talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the closure and the climate debate within the National Party. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Nick Brunsdon: Infometrics Principal Economist on the positive signs from the latest employment data 1:52

17h ago1:52

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Employment data out today shows filled job numbers rose 0.2% in March. Primary industries led the growth up 04%. Infometrics Principal Economist Nick Brunsdon says it's a reason to get excited. “It’s to be celebrated after a fair period of decline.” LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on the latest in Spain and Portugal’s power cut 3:36

1d ago3:36

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Spain has declared a state of emergency entire areas of the country and of Portugal are without power. The outage has disrupted trains, cut cell phone and internet networks and trapped people in elevators. Portugal’s power company said it may take a week to get the network back to normal. UK Correspondent Enda Brady joins the show to give an update…

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Cameron Bagrie: Independent economist on how the Finance Minister will deliver on her budget with a tiny operating allowance 4:15

1d ago4:15

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The Government’s halfling their operating allowance in the budget out at the end of May. They say they have freed up “billions” in additional public service cuts to allocate more money into the country’s “most pressing priorities.” Economist Cameron Bagrie talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the announcement. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/li…

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Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the new rural training programme in Taupō, senior doctors strike going ahead 5:38

19h ago5:38

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Despite reports of critical levels of vacancies for senior doctor positions, Taupō hospital now has accreditation to train rural doctors. It will be the first North Island hospital to receive accreditation to deliver the training. Meanwhile senior doctors are still planning to strike on Thursday, despite a new offer from Health New Zealand. Health …

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The Huddle: Conor English & Mike Munro on Tory Whanau's exit, David Seymour asking mayors for help in school truancies, Nicola Willis halfling operating allowance and the new sport that has people concerned ... 9:44

23h ago9:44

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Scott Simpson: Minister for ACC on pausing a controversial new initiative to reduce injuries in the manufacturing sector 4:30

1d ago4:30

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A controversial new initiative to reduce injuries in the manufacturing sector has been put on pause by ACC. The tender process specifically focused on Māori and Pasifika workers. ACC Minister Scott Simpson initially stood by ACC, saying its tender “aligns with the Government’s desire to support New Zealanders based on evidence of need”. However, he…

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Ray Chung: Wellington Mayor candidate on Tory Whanau bowing out, whether she will be Andrew Little's deputy Mayor and his opinion on her 9/10 rating 2:56

15h ago2:56

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Wellingtonians have one less candidate to choose from as current Mayor Tory Whanau bows out of the race. She has instead endorsed Labour’s Andrew Little for the position. Wellington City Councillor Ray Chung is running against Andrew Little, and he talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the race and whether Whanau will now be Andrew Little's deput…

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Cat Tunney: CBC senior reporter on the Liberal Party's Mark Carney winning the Canadian election 3:05

21h ago3:05

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Canadian Liberal Party leader Mark Carney has won the election, leading his party into a fourth-consecutive term in power. The former Bank of England boss had never held a political role before taking over from Justin Trudeau in March. Canada Correspondent Cat Tunney joins the show to discuss the win and the elections final moments. LISTEN ABOVE. S…

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on slashing the operating allowance 3:50

1d ago3:50

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The Government is set to half its operating allowance, through a $1b cut in the upcoming budget. It means a small number of government departments will receiveadditional funding this year. Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the cut. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald Political Editor on the Government's major cuts to operating allowance funding, KiwiSaver subsidies and Tory Whanau's exit 5:56

1d ago5:56

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The Government’s plan to reduce the operating allowance from $2.4 billion to $1.3 billion is the smallest amount of new spending in a decade. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has decided to make departments metabolise their own spending in order to get books back into surplus. New Zealand Herald Political Editor Thomas Coughlan talks to Heather du Pl…

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