Is NZ Med School Entry Policy Fair? David Seymour Speaks Out

Is NZ Med School Entry Policy Fair? David Seymour Speaks Out

September 9, 2026 · 30 min

About this episode

David Seymour discusses the fairness of New Zealand's medical school entry policy regarding Māori applicants and the government's lack of transparency.

We take a look at the extraordinary entry numbers coming out of Otago Medical School. Around 90% of Māori applicants receive offers compared to just 31% in the general category, turning away candidates with superior grades. David Seymour joins us after being briefed on a secret report into race-based admissions. He says it fails to justify the policy, so why won't the government release it to the public? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More episodes of Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief podcast page.