Debunking education myths: A response to Prof Peter O'Connor's critique of curriculum reforms
This episode features Michael, with Oliver, responding to and critiquing statements made by Prof Peter O'Connor on RNZ about education policy. Michael systematically disagrees with O'Connor's views o...
1 Aug 202427min
Transforming education: Lessons from England's school reforms with Nick Gibb
In this episode, Michael talks to Nick Gibb, former UK Minister for Schools, about education reforms implemented in England over the past decade. The conversation covers various aspects of these ref...
30 Jul 202457min
Reforming New Zealand's Curriculum
In this episode, Oliver and Michael discuss recent education reform recommendations in NZ, focusing on the development of a knowledge-rich curriculum and evidence-based teaching practices. Michael, ...
19 Jul 202422min
Driving Change: How road pricing can improve our roads
In this episode, Matthew discusses his new report with Oliver which is about road pricing in New Zealand. They explore the history of road pricing, international examples, and potential benefits such...
10 Jul 202425min
Free Speech, Education, and Democracy: A Conversation with Toby Young
In this episode, Michael and James talk to Toby Young, founder of the Free Speech Union in the United Kingdom, the associate editor of The Spectator, and a former editor of Quillette. The discussion...
4 Jul 20241h
AI in Education: Navigating the opportunities and risks
This podcast episode is from our recent AI in education webinar where Michael presents his report on generative AI in education, emphasising its potential as a supportive tool while cautioning against...
28 Jun 20241h 2min
City and Regional Deals
In this podcast, Nick and Eric talk to Sam Broughton and Simon Randall from Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) about the potential for implementing city and regional deals in New Zealand - formal lon...
14 Jun 202430min
Fixing New Zealand's university funding
In this episode, Michael and James talk to Dr Dennis Wesselbaum about issues with New Zealand's current university funding model, which relies heavily on student enrollment numbers. They explore pot...
10 Jun 202431min
