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Who runs the country?
In this episode, Michael speaks with Oliver Hartwich about his new research note "Who Runs the Country?", examining the friction between New Zealand's elected government and its permanent public service. They explore how...
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Who runs the country? is an episode from The New Zealand Initiative by The New Zealand Initiative. In this episode, Michael speaks with Oliver Hartwich about his new research note "Who Runs the Country?", examining the friction between New...
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Published Apr 8, 2026, 00:35:21 long, audio available.
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