Jonathan Boston
How a 'managed retreat' could be the answer to woes
Professor Jonathan Boston is Chair of the School of Government at Victoria University of Wellington expalins the issues around a managed retreat. Audio
The Panel with Nuwanthie Samarakone and Allan Blackman (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel Wallace is joined by panellists Nuwanthie Samarakone & Allan Blackman to discuss the governments plan for fast track consents. They also discuss whether the public sector job cuts… Audio
The university funding shortfall with no easy fix
Universities across the country are facing funding shortfalls. But philanthropy is unlikely to help them make up the difference. Audio
The university funding shortfall with no easy fix
Universities across the country are facing funding shortfalls. But philanthropy is unlikely to help them make up the difference.
AudioGovernment urged to pause Oranga Tamariki bill
A new report out today urges the government to put the brakes on a bill that would establish a new independent monitor agency charged with overseeing Oranga Tamariki.
The 46 page report - "Improving… Audio
Children's Commissioner role under threat
Alarm bells are ringing over new legislation that could strip the power of the independent Children's Commissioner. Audio
Children's Commissioner role under threat
Alarm bells are ringing over new legislation that could strip the power of the independent Children's Commissioner.
AudioReport shows 1 in 5 children in poverty
Professor Jonathan Boston speaks to The Panel about what progress has been made. Audio
Time to ban petrol and diesel car imports?
Dr Jonathan Boston joins The Panel discussion about the pros and cons of banning petrol and diesel-run cars. Audio
Four year term would need to go to referendum - Academic
The Labour and National Party leaders both support extending the parliamentary term to four years - but an academic says the idea should be put to a public referendum.
During the Newshub leaders'… Audio
Is the welfare state fit for purpose?
Despite the efforts of governments over decades, New Zealand’s welfare state has failed to solve entrenched poverty, Professor Jonathan Boston from Victoria University. Audio
Latest poverty report shows one in ten children are in hardship
Professor Jonathan Boston talks about the latest statistics on child poverty and why policies have not yet made a difference. Audio
Longer parliamentary terms and more MPs suggested
A report has suggested that longer parliamentary terms would enable the Government to better look at issues long term, and avoid what some call the "short term-ism" that can afflict policy making. Audio
Report: Parl. must hold short-term thinking govts to account
A new report finds governments are prone to short term thinking, and parliamentary scrutiny of government performance is limited, unsystematic and reactive. The report, by Victoria University's… Audio
New report suggests 4 year parliamentary term, more MPs
A new report is proposing to extend the parliamentary term to four years and to increase the number of MPs, so politicians can plan better for the future. The Victoria University report argues a… Audio
Governing for the future
Short-term vote-winning policies are often promoted in election years, but are we governing with long-term goals in mind? Jonathan Boston talks to Jesse Mulligan about planning for the future. Audio
Are struggling families on govt's 2017 to-do list ?
Will investing in families, especially the least advantaged, be a priority under an English-led government this election year? Kathryn Ryan talks to Jonathan Boston, a Professor of Public Policy at… Audio
Public policy prof wades into child poverty debate
National refuses to accept a challenge to reduce child poverty, despite already having a target in place. Audio
David Galler: stories of life and death
Kim Hill talks to Dr David Galler, Intensive Care Specialist at Auckland's Middlemore Hospital for 25 years, and clinical director at Ko Awatea. He tells his story in the memoir, Things That Matter… Audio
