Leighton Smith Podcast #335 - July 1st 2026 - Muriel Newman
About this episode
Muriel Newman discusses the challenges facing New Zealand in an election year as the founder of the NZCPR.
The New Zealand Centre for Political Research (NZCPR) was established twenty one years ago. Founded by Muriel Newman, the NZCPR is more important now than ever as an independent public policy think tank. In this election year, New Zealand is arguably facing its biggest challenge to date. Certainly the biggest for a long time. Nine years as a politician (and a former Chamber of Commerce President) provides Muriel with political insider knowledge. And in Podcast 335 she displays it with full force. And we visit The Mailroom with Mrs Producer. File your comments and complaints at Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nz OR Carolyn@newstalkzb.co.nz Haven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide. Listen here on iHeartRadio Leighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes: To subscribe via iTunes click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Leighton Smith
Guest: Muriel Newman
Topics covered
- politics
- public policy
- elections
- New Zealand
- think tanks
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: New Zealand Centre for Political Research
Places: New Zealand
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