Ep25 the singularly most stupid policy yet launched by the Coalition government
In episode 25 of locked out with Craig Renney, we take a closer look at what might prove to the singularly most stupid policy yet launched by the Coalition government – the removal of Jobseekers Support for 18 & 19 year olds. A policy so bereft of analysis, design, and delivery that it plumbs as yet uncharted depths of absurdity. Have a listen now.
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Ep 24 Should we have publicly owned electricity?
On episode 24 of Locked Out with Craig Renney, we examine the governments announcements on Electricity with our resident expert Ed Miller from the Centre for International Corporate Tax Accountability and Research. We also look at the proposal to bring back publicly owned energy from the Council of Trade Unions.
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Ep23 Why is the New Zealand economy so bad?
With the Mood of the Boardroom showing that even New Zealand’s executive suite has lost faith in Hon. Nicola Willis – and prefer Barbara Edmonds – we ask why is the New Zealand economy so bad, and what needs to change to improve it? Have a listen now.
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Ep22 GDP in free fall, it couldn't be any worse
On episode 22 of Locked Out with Craig Renney, we look at the GDP data which has just been released, and what it shows about the state of the economy. The podcast also looks at the wider economy and draws together the case that it makes for a change in economic policy. Have a listen now.
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Ep21 The potential sale of Lyttleton Port
In episode 21 of Locked Out with Craig Renney, we sit down to discuss the possible sale of Lyttleton Port in Christchurch, with RMTU Organiser Mark Wilson, and Workers First Delegate Harry Robson. We discuss what the sale would mean, and some polling results on the popularity of asset sales. Have a listen now.
Economist Craig Renney gives weekly insights into the numbers that we hear about from the government, Craig will cut through the noise and translate what all those massive governmental numbers mean for the average Joe and Jane.
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