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The Leighton Smith Podcast: Dr Oliver Hartwich provides a very good analysis of the challenge facing the NZ economy

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Wed, 3 Sept 2025, 1:45pm

The Leighton Smith Podcast: Dr Oliver Hartwich provides a very good analysis of the challenge facing the NZ economy

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 3 Sept 2025, 1:45pm

After six weeks north of the Equator, it’s good to be back.

"Two years ago, New Zealanders voted for change. Not just a change of government but a change of direction. They were promised fiscal discipline, economic renewal and a productive economy.

The New Zealand government has shown it can reform when it wants to. Now it must also reform what matters most: the unsustainable growth in public spending.”

This quote came from The Australian (August 28), and it was written by Dr Oliver Hartwich, Executive Director of the NZ Initiative.

In Podcast 300, he provides us with a very good analysis of the challenge facing the NZ economy.

We spend the second half of this interview discussing one of the most extraordinary human beings of all time, Leonardo Da Vinci.

The reason is explained fulsomely and you’ll understand my enthusiasm as it unfolds.

I can only suggest that what you’ll hear provides a greater perspective of the present.

And finally, we are back with Mrs Producer and The Mailroom.

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