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Indefensible New Zealand National Security Podcast S2E5 Optimum National Power
Indefensible New Zealand - May 09, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutesThis episode was produced in the run-up to the new government’s first budget later in May. There is an expectation of increased spending on Defence. That remains to be seen but if there is, what should it be on? A lot of discussion takes place around what sort of hardware and how many people th...
Indefensible New Zealand National Security Podcast S2E5 Optimum National Power
Indefensible New Zealand - May 09, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutesThis episode was produced in the run-up to the new government’s first budget later in May. There is an expectation of increased spending on Defence. That remains to be seen but if there is, what should it be on? A lot of discussion takes place around what sort of hardware and how many people th...
Indefensible New Zealand National Security Podcast S2E4 - Defence Force Sacred Cows
Indefensible New Zealand - April 15, 2024 00:00 - 24 minutesThe New Zealand Defence Force has a number of well documented problems. Even at full strength, it lacks the mass, firepower and sustainability to engage in medium to high intensity conflict. However, at the moment it also has significant recruitment, retention, morale and mental health problems....
Indefensible New Zealand National Security Podcast S2E4 - Defence Force Sacred Cows
Indefensible New Zealand - April 15, 2024 00:00 - 24 minutesThe New Zealand Defence Force has a number of well documented problems. Even at full strength, it lacks the mass, firepower and sustainability to engage in medium to high intensity conflict. However, at the moment it also has significant recruitment, retention, morale and mental health problems....
A Better National Day
Indefensible New Zealand - February 05, 2024 21:00 - 12 minutesRecorded on 6 February 2024 which is Waitangi Day in New Zealand. Simon discusses the lack of meaning of the national day for most New Zealanders. The discussion then travels to thinking about how the NZ Defence Force epitomises an effective multi-cultural example of unity for the country and ho...
Indefensible New Zealand National Security Podcast - S2E3 - A Better National Day
Indefensible New Zealand - February 05, 2024 21:00 - 12 minutesRecorded on 6 February 2024 which is Waitangi Day in New Zealand. Simon discusses the lack of meaning of the national day for most New Zealanders. The discussion then travels to thinking about how the NZ Defence Force epitomises an effective multi-cultural example of unity for the country and ho...
A Better National Day
Indefensible New Zealand - February 05, 2024 21:00 - 12 minutesRecorded on 6 February 2024 which is Waitangi Day in New Zealand. Simon discusses the lack of meaning of the national day for most New Zealanders. The discussion then travels to thinking about how the NZ Defence Force epitomises an effective multi-cultural example of unity for the country and ho...
Indefensible New Zealand National Security Podcast S2E2 - Intro to Defence Lobbying in NZ 2024
Indefensible New Zealand - January 30, 2024 01:00 - 10 minutesThere has been a lot of speculation about defence since the announcement of the new Cabinet. I would classify much of this as “breathless longing” in that many are joining the dots between last year’s documentary assessments, a deteriorating international security situation, a hollow defence for...
Intro to Defence Lobbying in NZ 2024
Indefensible New Zealand - January 30, 2024 01:00 - 10 minutesThere has been a lot of speculation about defence since the announcement of the new Cabinet. I would classify much of this as “breathless longing” in that many are joining the dots between last year’s documentary assessments, a deteriorating international security situation, a hollow defence for...
Indefensible New Zealand National Security Podcast S2E2 - Intro to Defence Lobbying in NZ 2024
Indefensible New Zealand - January 30, 2024 01:00 - 10 minutesThere has been a lot of speculation about defence since the announcement of the new Cabinet. I would classify much of this as “breathless longing” in that many are joining the dots between last year’s documentary assessments, a deteriorating international security situation, a hollow defence for...
Intro to Defence Lobbying in NZ 2024
Indefensible New Zealand - January 30, 2024 01:00 - 10 minutesThere has been a lot of speculation about defence since the announcement of the new Cabinet. I would classify much of this as “breathless longing” in that many are joining the dots between last year’s documentary assessments, a deteriorating international security situation, a hollow defence for...
New Government Old Defence - *NEW SEASON!
Indefensible New Zealand - November 14, 2023 04:00 - 4 minutesWelcome to Season 2 of Indefensible New Zealand - the podcast all about New Zealand's national security. In this episode, Dr Simon Ewing-Jarvie discusses the post-election situation for defence. At the time of recording, the new coalition government parties are still negotiating and it is not y...
S2E1 New Government Old Defence
Indefensible New Zealand - November 14, 2023 04:00 - 4 minutesWelcome to Season 2 of Indefensible New Zealand - the podcast all about New Zealand's national security. In this episode, Dr Simon Ewing-Jarvie discusses the post-election situation for defence. At the time of recording, the new coalition government parties are still negotiating and it is not y...
S2E1 New Government Old Defence
Indefensible New Zealand - November 14, 2023 04:00 - 4 minutesWelcome to Season 2 of Indefensible New Zealand - the podcast all about New Zealand's national security. In this episode, Dr Simon Ewing-Jarvie discusses the post-election situation for defence. At the time of recording, the new coalition government parties are still negotiating and it is not y...
New Government Old Defence - *NEW SEASON!
Indefensible New Zealand - November 14, 2023 04:00 - 4 minutesWelcome to Season 2 of Indefensible New Zealand - the podcast all about New Zealand's national security. In this episode, Dr Simon Ewing-Jarvie discusses the post-election situation for defence. At the time of recording, the new coalition government parties are still negotiating and it is not y...
Defending NZ 3 - Insurgency & Resistance
Indefensible New Zealand - October 28, 2023 06:00 - 9 minutesWelcome to the final episode of season 1. This is the third part of our discussion about defending New Zealand against an invading force that is intent on occupying our land. In episode 8, I took a red team view of how New Zealand might be attacked. That was followed in the next two episodes wit...
Indefensible New Zealand National Security Podcast S1E11 - Defending NZ 3 - Insurgency & Resistance
Indefensible New Zealand - October 28, 2023 06:00 - 9 minutesWelcome to the final episode of season 1. This is the third part of our discussion about defending New Zealand against an invading force that is intent on occupying our land. In episode 8, I took a red team view of how New Zealand might be attacked. That was followed in the next two episodes wit...
Defending NZ 3 - Insurgency & Resistance
Indefensible New Zealand - October 28, 2023 06:00 - 9 minutesWelcome to the final episode of season 1. This is the third part of our discussion about defending New Zealand against an invading force that is intent on occupying our land. In episode 8, I took a red team view of how New Zealand might be attacked. That was followed in the next two episodes wit...
Indefensible New Zealand National Security Podcast S1E11 - Defending NZ 3 - Insurgency & Resistance
Indefensible New Zealand - October 28, 2023 06:00 - 9 minutesWelcome to the final episode of season 1. This is the third part of our discussion about defending New Zealand against an invading force that is intent on occupying our land. In episode 8, I took a red team view of how New Zealand might be attacked. That was followed in the next two episodes wit...
VoterTorque Podcast 2023 - S2E11 - Potential Coalition Combinations
Indefensible New Zealand - September 02, 2023 05:05 - 10 minutesWhich combination of parties could potentially form the next New Zealand government? What happens with votes for parties that don't make it into parliament? Overhangs hung parliaments aren't rock climbing terms but also can affect the outcome of the election. And are there any other weird and wo...
VoterTorque Podcast 2023 - S2E11 - Potential Coalition Combinations
Indefensible New Zealand - September 02, 2023 05:05 - 10 minutesWhich combination of parties could potentially form the next New Zealand government? What happens with votes for parties that don't make it into parliament? Overhangs hung parliaments aren't rock climbing terms but also can affect the outcome of the election. And are there any other weird and wo...
VoterTorque Podcast 2023 - S2E10 - Audience Questions 2
Indefensible New Zealand - August 22, 2023 09:06 - 16 minutesThe second batch of audience questions relating to New Zealand's General Election 2023
VoterTorque Podcast 2023 - S2E10 - Audience Questions 2
Indefensible New Zealand - August 22, 2023 09:06 - 16 minutesThe second batch of audience questions relating to New Zealand's General Election 2023
VoterTorque Podcast 2023 - S2E9 - Campaign Slogans
Indefensible New Zealand - August 19, 2023 04:17 - 10 minutesNew Zealand has entered its formal election campaign period. That's always signalled by a proliferation of large and brightly coloured billboards appearing around the country. Heather Roy and Simon Ewing-Jarvie go on a 'field trip' (code for 'sorry about the wind and other background noise') ju...
VoterTorque Podcast 2023 - S2E9 - Campaign Slogans
Indefensible New Zealand - August 19, 2023 04:17 - 10 minutesNew Zealand has entered its formal election campaign period. That's always signalled by a proliferation of large and brightly coloured billboards appearing around the country. Heather Roy and Simon Ewing-Jarvie go on a 'field trip' (code for 'sorry about the wind and other background noise') ju...
VoterTorque Podcast 2023 - S2E8 - GST and Food
Indefensible New Zealand - August 11, 2023 23:00 - 7 minutesWith so many parties promising to take Goods and Services Tax (GST) off fruit and vegetables in the lead-up to the New Zealand General Election 2023, Heather Roy and Simon Ewing-Jarvie felt compelled to take a dive into this policy debate. If you can't spare 8 minutes - they think that it's a b...
VoterTorque Podcast 2023 - S2E8 - GST and Food
Indefensible New Zealand - August 11, 2023 23:00 - 7 minutesWith so many parties promising to take Goods and Services Tax (GST) off fruit and vegetables in the lead-up to the New Zealand General Election 2023, Heather Roy and Simon Ewing-Jarvie felt compelled to take a dive into this policy debate. If you can't spare 8 minutes - they think that it's a b...
VoterTorque Podcast 2023 S2E7 - National Security and Defence Government Announcements
Indefensible New Zealand - August 09, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutesIn 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 consul...
VoterTorque Podcast 2023 S2E7 - National Security and Defence Government Announcements
Indefensible New Zealand - August 09, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutesIn 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 consul...
VoterTorque Podcast 2023 S2E6 - Issues
Indefensible New Zealand - August 02, 2023 18:00 - 13 minutesHeather 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 ...
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