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The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 29: Will Shortland Street solve the nursing shortage?
It's a solo episode with just Maddy and Byron this week. They take you through the last week in Wellington and ask the big questions. Why are kiwi kids getting…
The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 28: Are you investing impactfully?
Aloha from Te Puke! What a week. We cover the big stories of the week - Air New Luxon's trip to Hawaii, foot and mouth disease, the glorious sunset of Ashley…
The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 27: What makes for a good story?
We're back! Apologies for the break listeners, we've been traversing the country (and covid). This week we cover the major issues; labour shortages, revised…
The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 26: Is anyone feeling healthy?
It's been a rough week in politics and policy, Maddy and Byron run through the serge in fentanyl overdoes, the dismal state of the health care system and the…
The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 25: What is the future of the motor industry?
Another week of unpacking the weird and wonderful decision making of the Capital and its friends. We take you through the Tauranga by-election, the PM and her…
The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 24: How 'minor' was the reshuffle?
It's just Byron and Maddy today, taking you through the peaks and pits of the Cabinet reshuffle. We cover the resignations, the promotions, the demotions the…

The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 22: Are we ready to welcome the return of cruising?
It's budget week! Tune in for where we think the smart investments are and what's just poor public policy. We run you through the genius of the ERP as well as…
The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 21: Why are we screwing with the ETS?
Get ready listeners, for what might be one of our most passionate guests yet. This week we were lucky to be joined by the powerhouse thinker that is Eric…
The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 20: What's happening abroad?
After a month aboard the dulcet tones of Byron Terris return to deliver us with a trip report and give us a sense of life outside little ol'Nu Zilind. We run…
The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 19: Will Auckland bounce back?
While Byron traverses the globe, Phil and Maddy hold down the Iron Duke Podcast. They're joined by Pam Ford, Director Investment & Industry at Auckland…
The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 18: Why is Russia doing this?
This week we're joined by Prof. Robert Ayson of the Victoria University Centre of Strategic Studies to give context and his insights on the unfolding conflict…
The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 17: How can we take better care of each other?
A really important discussion this week with Vicki Lee, CEO of Yellow Brick Road, about the support we can be providing to our whanau, friends and work mates…
The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 16: How hard is it to keep the lights on?
This week we're joined by John Carnegie, CEO of Energy Resources Aotearoa. John gives us an excellent 101 of the New Zealand energy sector and the policy…
The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 15: Will retail survive the next normal?
This week Greg Harford, CEO of RetailNZ, who walks us through the harrowing state of retail right now. We cover off what should have been the biggest news…
The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 14: Could we house everyone?
This week we have the hugely aspirational Vic Crockford, CEO of Community Housing Aotearoa, join us to discuss the state of community housing and what more can…
The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 13: Is the economy screwed?
This week we welcome LinkedIn certified 'funny economist', John Ballingall of Sense Partners to talk us through how the economy is shaping up, labour shortages…
The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 12: How do we get back to business?
We're joined by Kirk Hope, CEO of BusinessNZ in our first episode of 2020 Part III. We chat the price of food, international tensions and all things omicron -…
The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 11: 2021, what the hell happened?
In our final episode of the year we sit down with Iron Duke Partners Managing Director Phil O'Reilly to try answer the question, what the hell happened in…
The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 10: What's the importance of conservation?
Our guest this week needs no introduction, after a phenomenal 7 years at the helm of the Department of Conservation, Lou Sanson joins us for one of our most…
The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 9: Is capitalism good for anything?
This week we celebrate our rural sector, chat expensive coffees, talk about the Nats peculiar reshuffle, and new Covid medication. We also chat with Nicola…
The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 8: Is Wellington still wonderful?
This week we're joined by Simon Arcus, CEO of Business Central and the Wellington Chamber of Commerce to chat all things Wellington. We cover gun violence…
The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 7: Why is our food so expensive?
This week we look at why supermarkets charge so much for food with guest Katherine Rich, CEO of the Food and Grocery Council. We also cover the controversial…
The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 6: The looming financial crisis
This week we're joined by Dr Bryce Wilkinson of the New Zealand Initiative to discuss his latest report Walking the path to the next global financial crisis…
The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 5: Can we inflate away our problems?
We welcome Brad Olsen, Principal Economist and Director of Infometics to chat all things inflation. We also cover off level 3.2, Let's Get Wellington Moving…
The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 4: Is a vaccination nation possible?
A Covid heavy episode this week. We focus on vaccines and booster shots with Iron Duke advisory board member, futurist and epidemiologist Melissa…
The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 3: Can capitalism be climate friendly?
This week we are joined by climate change, sustainability and social procurement expert, Louise Aitken. Louise is the former CEO of the Akina Foundation and…
The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 2: Is there a bridge over three troubled waters?
This week we are joined by Castalia’s Andreas Heuser to discuss the government’s controversial three waters reform and what this means for you. We also look…
The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 1: Welcome, where to next?
Welcome to the Iron Duke Podcast - your weekly round up of all things policy and politics. For our first episode we have Managing Director Phil O'Reilly with…