New Zealand's national security is rarely discussed in detail outside a small group of government officials and academics. The Indefensible New Zealand podcast is designed to change that with a wide ranging and ongoing conversation that everyone can understand. Free of the constraints of word limits and sound bites, the host, Simon Ewing-Jarvie, presents a fascinating, 'whole of government' view of what needs to be done to keep Kiwis safe - now and in the future. And by future, we mean this ...
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Lobby Talk is Lobby New Zealand's new and exciting podcast based on current affairs, particularly politics.
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The Backroom of Politics is an insight into the discussion that leads to policy-making in New Zealand, hosted by Hon Gerry Brownlee MP. Authorised by Hon Gerry Brownlee, Parliament Buildings, Wellington.
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Indefensible New Zealand National Security Podcast S2E7 - A New Model Defence Force
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With the NZ Defence Capability Framework currently being worked on, Simon takes an alternative analysis and alternative futures view of how the NZDF could look.Par Simon Ewing-Jarvie
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Indefensible New Zealand National Security Podcast S2E6 - Voluntary National Service
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I have a vision of a New Zealand society bound together with a common thread of service to the country no matter when or from where you came here. Shared stories that come from a programme where the rich, poor, immigrant and tangata whenua all have an uncommon experience together. Voluntary national service or VNS is one tool in achieving that visi…
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Indefensible New Zealand National Security Podcast S2E5 Optimum National Power
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This 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 the New Zealand Defence Force needs to have in order to a…
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Indefensible New Zealand National Security Podcast S2E4 - Defence Force Sacred Cows
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The 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. The latter extends to the veteran community as well. …
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Recorded 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 how this could be enhanced while simultaneously dealing …
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Intro to Defence Lobbying in NZ 2024
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There 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 force and a strong national security related ministerial …
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Welcome 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 yet known who will be the Minister of Defence and Vetera…
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Welcome 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 with a long-range defence without the involvement of alli…
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Today in the Back room of Politics, I talk to Halter, an agricultural technology company revolutionising dairy farming, with great results. Listen in to hear how technology is helping reduce carbon emissions, while increasing productivity.
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Zespri - New Zealand's Golden Export
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Today in the Backroom of Politics, I talk to Zespri Chairperson Bruce Cameron, and Head of Global Affairs Michael Fox, both at Fieldays in Hamilton, about Zespri's huge contribution to New Zealand export receipts.
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What is artificial intelligence? - Madeline Newman Executive Director of AI Forum NZ, and Hon Judith Collins
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Today in the Back Room of Politics I talk with Madeline Newman Executive Director of AI Forum NZ, and Hon Judith Collins, National Party MP and spearhead of a Parliamentary bipartisan Caucus on AI, where we discuss what exactly is artificial intelligence (AI), what are its implications, and where is it heading?…
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The War in Ukraine - What can we do to help?
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Today in the "Back Room of Politics" I talk to a great kiwi Tenby Powell Fformer army officer, business man, local government politician who has decided to do something practical to help people in the Ukraine through a special purpose NGO called Kiwi K.A.R.E (Kiwi Aid & Refugee Evacuation).
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Political lobbying - should there be rules and regulations?
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Today in “The Backroom of Politics” Gerry Brownlee National Party MP talks about the interesting subject of political lobbying with three prominent Government public relations specialists, Mark Unsworth - Saunders Unsworth, Georgina Stylianou – BRG, and Spiro Anastasiou - Senate SHJ
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What is Hate Speech? With Dr Chris Wilson.
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Today in the Back Room of Politics, I talk with Dr Chris Wilson Senior Lecturer, Politics and International Relations Programme Director, Master of Conflict and Terrorism Studies, at the University of Auckland about the Government’s planned hate speech legislation. What is hate speech? Do we want it or need this legislation? And what are its implic…
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Free Iran with Samira Taghavi and Mahsa Marks
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Today in the Back Room of Politics, I talk with Samira Taghavi, Barrister and Mahsa Marks, Consultant both Iranian born women now living in New Zealand, about the human rights violations in Iran, their own experiences growing up in Iran, and their current views on what is happening.
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Co-governance with Hon Willie Jackson and Hon Shane Jones
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Co-Governance it’s a hot button issue and today I’m sitting down with Hon Willie Jackson, a strong proponent, and Hon Shane Jones who is not so enthusiastic, whatever way you look at it co-governance will be an issue in 2023.
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In the second part of 'Defending New Zealand', I discuss how the country might configure itself to deal with an invading force that has the intention of putting boots on the ground. This discussion touches on overt kinetic attacks such as missiles, rockets and bombs, digital attack and covert (fifth column or enemy SOF) attacks on military and civi…
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Today we're discussing the Central Plains Water Scheme - A very large irrigation system, which is an important part of NZ Infrastructure that is making a difference. Barbara Kuriger and Nicola Grigg joins Gerry to discuss with a number of guests.
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China and the Pacific with Josie Pagani and Mike Yardley
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I sit down with Josie Pagani, political commentator and former director of the Council for International Development, and Mike Yardley, broadcaster and columnist, to discuss China's proposed multilateral agreements in the Pacific, New Zealand's response, and how we can better engage with the region.
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How to Stop Blowing Smoke, with Golriz Ghahraman and Martyn Bradbury
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In the first episode of the 2022 season, I sit down with some of our most popular returning guests, Green MP Golriz Ghahraman and fellow podcaster Martyn "Bomber" Bradbury, to discuss emissions reduction, polls and tax cuts, all in the context of "leftie optimism" and "right-wing fatalism".
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2021 Political Wrap-Up with Dr Bryce Edwards and The Daily Blog
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Our final The Backroom of Politics episode for 2021 is a collaboration with The Working Group podcast, hosted by The Daily Blog. Myself and Dr Bryce Edwards join host Martyn Bradbury to discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of New Zealand politics this year, and make our predictions for 2022. Check out The Daily Blog at the links below: https://th…
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Hospitality with Nikki Rogers and Marty Fuller
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In this episode, I sit down with Nikki Rogers, Regional Manager for Central South Island at Hospitality New Zealand, and Marty Fuller, longtime Christchurch hospitality figure and proprietor of the Elmwood Trading Company. We discuss the changes our hospitality sector has and will need to make in response to the changing Covid-19 environment in New…
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Groundswell with Laurie Patterson
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This week I sit down with Laurie Patterson, co-founder of the Groundswell movement, to discuss what's driving the movement, and what change our farming communities want to see in their relationship with the Government.
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Auckland and Covid-19 with Leo Molloy
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In this episode I sit down with entrepreneur and publican Leo Molloy to discuss the effects of repeated Auckland lockdowns on the city's hospitality sector, his vision for Auckland and mayoral candidacy, and our shared West Coast and Irish heritages.
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Three Waters Reform with Bruce Smith and Sam MacDonald
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In this episode, I sit down with Mayor of Westland Bruce Smith, and Christchurch City Councillor Sam MacDonald, to discuss the Three Waters Reform: the issue the reforms are trying to address, why they're so controversial, and how they will affect local communities.
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Hate Speech with Simon Bridges
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In this episode, I sit down the Simon Bridges, National Party Spokesperson for Justice, on the Government's proposed legislative changes to certain "hate speech" provisions. We discuss the ambiguity around defining hate speech and the implications of these changes.
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Covid-19 and Vaccinations with Hamish Campbell
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In this episode, I'm joined by molecular biologist Dr Hamish Campbell, to talk all things vaccination- how vaccines work, why you should get vaccinated, and what high vaccination rates mean for our communities.
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Three Waters Reform with Gary Moore
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I sit down with Gary Moore, former Labour mayor of Christchurch, for a robust discussion on the Government's proposed Three Waters Reforms, which would see the management of drinking, storm and waste water removed from local authorities and handed to four new regional entities.
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I sit down with National's Housing Spokesperson, Nicola Willis, to discuss what's driving New Zealand's housing crisis, how it's impacting those trying to get into the market, and the possible solutions.
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Social Entrepreneurship and Refugee Settlement with Elisha Watson
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I'm joined by Elisha Watson, social entrepreneur and founder of Nisa, a Wellington-based manufacturer and retailer of ethically and sustainably produced clothing, with a mission to provide employment opportunities to people (especially women) from refugee and migrant backgrounds. We discuss the challenges facing refugees and migrants in finding emp…
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Covid-19 with Sir Ian Taylor
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With Auckland in Level 4 and the rest of New Zealand in Level 2, New Zealanders continue our successful battle against Covid-19 surrounded by questions about moving forward. In this episode, I'm joined by leading innovator, businessman and founder of Animation Research Limited, Sir Ian Taylor, about where to from here.…
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Housing with Leonie Freeman
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In this episode I'm joined by Leonie Freeman, Chief Executive of Property Council New Zealand, to discuss the Council's mission, the legislative, supply and demand issues driving the housing crisis, and how we might solve it. For more information on the Council, head to: https://www.propertynz.co.nz/about-us. To learn more about Leonie's philanthro…
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In this episode, I sit down with National's Covid-19 Response Spokesperson, Chris Bishop, to discuss the current lockdown, vaccine rollout, and ways New Zealand can improve its Covid-19 response.
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Defending New Zealand 1 - Armed Neutral and Long Range
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This is the first episode in a series that discusses New Zealand's defence needs and a brief insight into current shortfalls. While acknowledging that the people within the current New Zealand Defence Force are as good or better than those who have gone before, Simon Ewing-Jarvie bluntly points out that, in a war of commitment such as the defence o…
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Trade with Tim Groser, Charles Finny and Nicola Grigg
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In this episode, I sit down with Former Minister of Trade Tim Groser, Saunders Unsworth trade expert Charles Finny, and National's spokesperson for Trade Nicola Grigg, to discuss all things trade.
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Housing with Kathryn Marshall
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In this episode, I sit down with Kathryn Marshall, General Manager of Williams Corporation, to discuss the bureaucracy slowing down housing construction and suggestions on improving the system- all from the perspective of a company in the trenches.
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Attacking New Zealand - A Red Team View
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A notional red team of industry experts (from 'Buranda'), takes on the challenge of attacking New Zealand with the objective of bringing down the Government and bringing in a system that is more open to its aims and views. No invasion or occupation is involved in this scenario which focuses instead on targetting the essentials of life and creating …
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I sit down with Brad Olsen, Principal Economist and Director at Infometrics and leading economic commentator, to discuss New Zealand's housing crisis.
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Magnitsky Laws with Bill Browder
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In this episode I sit down with Bill Browder, the financier and political activist behind the global movement of 'Magnitsky laws', which began in the United States. We discuss Bill's remarkable story as the victim of corruption in Russia, his involvement in passing these laws in the US and globally, and why New Zealand should join other nations in …
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Climate Change with Erica Stanford and Stuart Smith
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I'm joined in this episode by fellow National MPs Erica Stanford and Stuart Smith, to discuss National's climate change approach, in response to my previous episodes with Golriz Ghahraman and Dr Rod Carr.
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Climate Change with Dr Rod Carr
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I'm joined in this episode by Dr Rod Carr, Chair of the Climate Change Commission. We sit down to discuss the Commission's role, and how we can practically achieve New Zealand's climate targets.
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National Security Posture or Pose?
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The focus of this episode is national security posture options for New Zealand. Simon Ewing-Jarvie and Heather Roy discuss four options: 1. Maintaining armed alignment with traditional allies and partners 2. Seeking new treaties, allies and partners more closely aligned to protecting our current economic interests 3. Adopting a strategy of armed no…
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Climate Change with Golriz Ghahraman
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In this episode, I sit down with Green MP Golriz Ghahraman. We discuss the National and Green Party approaches to climate change, and how New Zealand can achieve its climate goals.
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The Backroom of Politics is an insight into the discussions that lead to policy-making in New Zealand, hosted by Hon Gerry Brownlee MP.
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The host, Simon Ewing-Jarvie, takes a high level pass over several pieces of New Zealand legislation that either need amendment or should be created in order to improve the country's national security legislative framework. The discussion includes the raising of a National Security Agency and National Security Impact Statements for all new Bills as…
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Simon Ewing-Jarvie discusses why it is taking so long to establish a national security agency and strategy, given that the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on Christchurch masjidain on 15 March 2019 recommended exactly this approach in late 2020. He draws on his work in continuity management and executive behaviour in risky env…
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How Much National Security Can New Zealand Afford?
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On the back of the New Zealand Government's Budget 2021, Simon Ewing-Jarvie and Heather Roy discuss how much money is allocated to national security on an 'all agencies' approach rather than the traditional view of defence force funding. What is apparent is that current financial appropriations are insufficient for building national self-reliance a…
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What's the World Got in Store For New Zealand in 2050?
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In this episode, Heather Roy questions Simon Ewing-Jarvie about what the world might look like in 2050 and what the national security implications for New Zealand are. There's also an interesting lead-in to a subsequent episode on veterans. It's a quickfire tour of population projections, emerging economic powers, increased conflict involving non-s…
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Aotearoa New Zealand in 2050
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Heather Roy interviews Simon Ewing-Jarvie about what he thinks the country will look like in 2050 and beyond. This episode traverses Statistics NZ population projections as well as the views of well-known academics such as Professor Paul Spoonley and the late Professor Paul Callaghan. It also discusses likely implications of these and other demogra…
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Welcome to the first episode in the podcast series dedicated to discussing New Zealand's national security. This series is opened by former NZ Associate Defence Minister, Hon Heather Roy who is, herself, a retired army officer. She introduces the show's host, Dr Simon Ewing-Jarvie and questions him about the series content.…
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