S02E01 - Season 1 Recap: Not Everything is As It Seems
Summary
The podcast episode covers a range of topics including social cohesion, trust, government policy, local governance, infrastructure funding, and the emissions trading scheme. The host, Arthur Falls, shares his takeaways from previous episodes and interviews with experts on these topics. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), manufacturing, housing market, political communication, and the Three Waters policy. It delves into the impact of these topics on climate change, economic prosperity, and social dynamics. The conversation also explores the challenges and opportunities associated with policy implementation and public perception.
Keywords
social cohesion, trust, government policy, local governance, infrastructure funding, emissions trading scheme, ETS, manufacturing, housing market, political communication, Three Waters policy, climate change, economic prosperity, policy implementation, public perception
Takeaways
The importance of social cohesion and trust in society
Challenges in local governance and infrastructure funding
Issues with the emissions trading scheme and climate policy The ETS and its impact on carbon pricing and emissions reduction
The potential for local manufacturing to reduce emissions and improve economic resilience
The influence of housing market policies on economic dynamics and social equity
The role of political communication in shaping public perception and policy discourse
The complexities and controversies surrounding the Three Waters policy and its implications for governance and social cohesion
Titles
The Complexities of Climate Policy
Exploring Social Cohesion and Trust The Housing Market: Policies, Equity, and Economic Impact
Navigating the Emissions Trading Scheme and Climate Policy
Sound Bites
"These are very convenient corollaries for someone trying to paint a picture of cause and effect, but unfortunately there is more behind the crime statistics."
"After speaking with Paul, I feel like we should assess government policy and statements made by our politicians by asking first, how will this affect the social fabric?"
"Everyone benefits from this expenditure, but only real estate owners benefit financially."
"The price of a carbon unit has increased significantly and is continuing to rise."
"The manufacturing industry or our local manufacturing industry is a different story."
"If you buy a house to live in and sell it for more than you bought it for, then that's tax-free money too."
Links:
Strange crime stats discussion from the NZ Herald
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politic...
Cranky Kids:
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/4...
Crime Snapshot
https://www.police.govt.nz/crime-snap...
Social Cohesion Straining at the Seams
https://informedfutures.org/media-rel...
Police 7 times more likely to employ force/send you to jail
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/kahu/polic...
The LGFA
https://www.lgfa.co.nz/about-lgfa
Rate Payers Report
https://ratepayersreport.nz/council-r...
Milk product stats
https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/35...
https://www.globaldairytrade.info/en/...
https://figure.nz/chart/JKLzuIDVRXN52...
Composition of the labour market
https://www.statista.com/statistics/4...
Manufacturing sector info sheet
https://www.mbie.govt.nz/assets/manuf...
Manufacturing & Research Spending
https://businessnz.org.nz/wp-content/...
Property Price go up
https://www.globalpropertyguide.com/p...
Health NZ Amalgamation
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/heal...
Te Pūkenga
https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/shows/...
3 Waters Maori Committees
https://www.dia.govt.nz/Water-service...