Beyond the Bubble NZ

25/03/2019

'Le vivre ensemble' – 'living together'. What does freedom mean in a world of difference? How do we navigate the boundaries?

Our guest panel discuss free speech issues in New Zealand's context, with a faith-based focus. Feat. Peter Lineham, Thalia Kehoe Rowden and Paul Morris

21/02/2019

Part 2 of our panel on free speech looks at how we can live together despite our differences. How do we balance the personal and the collective? Thanks again to our panelists Thalia Kehoe Rowden, Paul Morris, Peter Lineham and host Mamari Stephens

20/11/2018

Part one of our new panel looks at the future of New Zealand agriculture. Clark-Reynolds, John Hart and Richard Fowler discuss how the politics of climate change might be driving the urban–rural divide in New Zealand

17/11/2018

Beyond the Bubble is back with a panel looking at the future of New Zealand agriculture. Melissa Clark-Reynolds, John Hart and Richard Fowler tackle the urban–rural divide, water, climate change, and the rise of venture capital-funded alternative proteins. Watch this space for part 1 …

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19/07/2018

The Government has promised bold action to halve the number of children in poverty over the next 10 years. But is the focus on targets making this a red herring, Wellington-centric debate? How do we reach those actually living in poverty and improve their lives? Parts 1&2 of the debate are on our page now. Ft Donna Provoost, David Hanna and Dr Bryce Wilkinson from The New Zealand Initiative

18/07/2018

In Part 2 of our discussion on reducing child poverty… Bryce is sceptical of politicians setting targets, Donna says cut out the middleman and give poor families more money, David wants to skip the debate over targets completely, and Mamari forgets the opposition leader's name! (Sorry Simon). Featuring Donna Provoost from the Children's Commissioner NZ, David Hanna from Wesley Community Action, and Dr Bryce Wilkinson from The New Zealand Initiative

04/07/2018

Part 2 of our discussion on euthanasia focuses on the issue of su***de and the right to die. Can we be certain that laws enabling euthanasia will have no effect on people who are suicidal? How do we balance hope with the right to die, particularly for younger people? Watch the discussion and share your thoughts below

02/07/2018

Part one of our panel discussion on euthanasia and assisted dying looks at the line between personal autonomy and protections for vulnerable people. Featuring Maryan Street from End of Life Choice NZ, mental health nurse Dion James Howard, Wendi Wicks from Not Dead Yet Aotearoa and our very own Mamari Stephens as chair. MP David Seymour's bill gets a mention in there too. Good people from both sides of the debate are passionate about this issue - so we really welcome you to join the conversation if you're willing to engage respectfully. Ngā mihi kia koutou

28/06/2018

28/06/2018

In the first episode of the Beyond the Bubble series we are looking at the issue of euthanasia and assisted dying in New Zealand. Our panelists discuss issues ranging from autonomy and human rights to implications for the disabled in our communities. Full episode up on 2 July