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The Maxim Institute Podcast is an opportunity for longer conversations about ideas that matter. Released every month, the podcast features Maxim staff, event speakers, and experts exploring policy and politics in New Zealand.

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Religious freedom column

Don’t Believe In God? Why you still need Religious Freedom

By Marcus Roberts

As New Zealand grows more secular, religious freedom risks erosion even as it remains crucial.

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In A Defence of Inauthenticity, Tim Wilson of Maxim Institute challenges society’s obsession with authenticity. Drawing from real-world examples, Wilson argues that sometimes being “unreal” is better for individuals and society. A provocative, timely column that rethinks the popular mantra of “be yourself.”

A Defence of inauthenticity

By Tim Wilson

Tim Wilson challenges society’s obsession with authenticity. Sometimes, being ‘unreal’ is bet...

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Digital dilemma: Why Gen Z needs books more than ever

By Alexandra Lay

Smartphones frequently provide content without context, leaving Gen Z vulnerable to misinformation.

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Social investment - web

Where social investment fears to tread

By Thomas Scrimgeour September 10, 2024

Researcher Thomas Scrimgeour exposes a glaring contradiction in New Zealand's welfare reform...

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Living in the red chair

By Maryanne Spurdle September 03, 2024

Forget the yellow submarine—we’re a lever-pull away from cancellation living in today’s red c...

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As the Government prepares to introduce new gene technology legislation, Dr Stephanie Worboys warns that we may open a Pandora's Box. With New Zealand on the brink of significant legislative changes, Stephanie offers a cautionary perspectiv

Pandora’s Box: The perils of gene technology

By Dr Stephanie Worboys August 27, 2024

As the Government prepares to introduce new gene technology legislation, Dr Stephanie Worboys warns

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New Zealand’s energy crisis is more than just rising power costs—it's a glaring signal of our vulnerability in an unstable world. Our reliance on imported energy has gone from luxury to liability in a changing global world.

The geopolitics of our energy crisis

By Jason Heale August 21, 2024

New Zealand’s energy crisis is more than just rising power costs.

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Time to trade in: NZ healthcare needs an upgrade

By Josiah Brown August 13, 2024

New Zealand's healthcare system is on life support as staff shortages and patient wait times worsen.

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The Conspiracy Olympics

By Tim Wilson August 06, 2024

The Olympics has been mired in controversy with the "satire" of the Last Supper at the opening...

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Charter Schools

Even public schools need charter schools

By Maryanne Spurdle July 30, 2024

Countries with greater school choice are outperforming New Zealand. Researcher Maryanne Spurdle...

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Know Your Limits

Know your limits

By Thomas Scrimgeour July 23, 2024

Memento mori! (Thou art mortal!) Researcher Thomas Scrimgeour reminds policymakers that...

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What makes Kiwis Kiwi?

By Jason Heale July 16, 2024

What makes a Kiwi? Is it birthplace, years spent here, or something else? Communications Manager...

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