Victoria University Of Wellington - Podcast

Earlier this year, as COVID-19 landed on New Zealand’s shores, the swift and effective leadership of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Dr Ashley Bloomfield, and others was key in the country’s successful response. But there have also been many cases where leaders have not effectively managed a crisis—leading to dire results. In this podcast, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the Wellington School of Business and Government, Professor Ian Williamson speaks with Dr Ashley Bloomfield—Director-General and Chief Executive, Ministry of Health; Sarah Stuart-Black—Director, Civil Defence Emergency Management and Deputy Chief Executive of the National Emergency Management Agency; Dame Therese Walsh—Chairman, Air New Zealand and Pro-Chancellor, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington; and Dr. Daniel Laufer—Associate Professor of Marketing, Wellington School of Business and Government about effective leadership and their advice for leading through a crisis.

What's next for New Zealand in the fight against climate change? On Tuesday 11 August Professor James Renwick and New Zealand’s Minister for Climate Change Hon James Shaw spoke at a public event at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. They discussed what is currently being done in our country to combat climate change, what more we can do in the future, and how COVID-19 may have changed things. The public event included a Q&A section with members of the audience - this has not been included in the podcast for privacy reasons.

Academics from the University’s Faculty of Health held a webinar on 30 July 2020 on Covid-19 and Public Health titled “What’s in the air?” They discussed the wider public health implications of Covid-19 and how the public sector can better support communities to thrive. Presented by Professor Gregor Coster (Professor and Dean of Faculty of Health, Wellington Faculty of Health); Professor Colin Simpson (Professor in Population Health, School of Health, Wellington Faculty of Health); Dr Anna Matheson (Senior Lecturer in Health Policy, School of Health, Wellington Faculty of Health); Tara Officer (Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Health Services Research Centre)

On Wednesday 22 July Professor Ian. O Williamson, Dean of the Wellington School of Business and Government at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington spoke with with alumna Katie Brown in a webinar for alumni. They discussed Katie's experience leading the digital communications team in the Unite Against COVID-19 campaign for the New Zealand Government and the challenges she and her team faced.

Cannabis reform excites intense debate across society, and with New Zealand’s referendum on the Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill just around the corner, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education Professor Jennifer Windsor invited Associate Professor of Criminology Fiona Hutton to talk about what the Bill actually entails.

This milestone event was given in honour of lawyer and law reform advocate Lecretia Seales and marks the fifth anniversary of both the decision on the case and Lecretia's death. In 2015, Lecretia Seales went to the High Court to seek a ruling that would allow a doctor to assist her to die with her consent. Her court case initiated a national debate and helped focus a parliamentary inquiry into assisted dying. On Thursday 4 June the Faculty of Law recorded a panel discussion on Seales v Attorney General and subsequent law reform. For the first time, Lecretia's counsel, the Crown's counsel, and the presiding judge came together publicly to discuss their perspectives on the historic court action. The panel members will give their perspectives on the original case and the End of Life Choice Act that has led to the upcoming referendum. Chair: Geoff McLay, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Panel: Matt Vickers Andrew Butler, Barrister Mike Heron QC Paul Rishworth QC Justice David Collins, Court

This is the fourth in a series of Spotlight lectures on COVID-19 and the future of the New Zealand economy. In this session the panellists share their insights on the future after COVID-19, and what it means for the future of work, digital technology, and government. Facilitator: Professor Alan Bollard (Chair for Pacific Region Business, Wellington School of Business and Government) Panellists: Associate Professor Val Hooper (Head of School, School of Marketing and International Business) Professor Alex Richter (Professor of Information Systems, Wellington School of Business and Government) Professor Girol Karacaoglu (Head of School of Government, Wellington School of Business and Government

Curious about the legal implications of the lockdown? Do you want to know more on the New Zealand Government’s legal framework during this COVID-19 situation and what it means for us in the future? In the final episode of the series, our Faculty of Law academics; Geoff McLay, Nessa Lynch, Eddie Clark, Dean Knight, Petra Butler and Joel Colón-Ríos continue the discussion on the legal implications of the government’s response to COVID-19. • What’s been the most striking feature/thing for you during lockdown? • What’s been the most surprising feature/thing? • What’s the main lesson for the future?

This is the third panel discussion in the Spotlight Series: COVID-19 and the future of the New Zealand economy and was recorded as a webinar on Tuesday 26 May. In this session the panellists discuss long-term recovery strategies, including what it means for the climate change response, the impact on health and wellbeing and how it might change how we think about disasters in the future. Facilitator: · Professor Alan Bollard (Chair for Pacific Region Business, Wellington School of Business and Government) Panellists: · Dr Judy Lawrence (Senior Research Fellow, at the New Zealand Climate Change Research Institute) · Professor Nick Agar (Professor in Philosophy, School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations, Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences) · Dr Carolyn Palmer (alumna and Manager Health, The Treasury)

Curious about the legal implications of the lockdown? Do you want to know more on the New Zealand Government’s legal framework during this COVID-19 situation and what it means for us in the future? In the sixth episode of the series, our Faculty of Law academics; Geoff McLay, Nessa Lynch, Eddie Clark and Dean Knight continue the discussion on the legal implications of the government’s response to COVID-19. - Criminal court protocols under Alert Level 2—balancing expediency with procedural rights - State surveillance, social licence and facial recognition technology - New Alert Level 2 words—will we ever really replace “bubbles"? - Are church services allowed as “services” or banned as “gatherings"? - Update on what didn’t happen in the Borrowdale case this week - Happenings around Parliament—COVID-19 Public Health Response Act and the Epidemic Response Committee - Document dumps and government openness

This is the second panel discussion in the Spotlight Series: COVID-19 and the future of the New Zealand economy and was recorded as a webinar on Tuesday 19 May. Our panellists discussed the recovery, how to rebuild after a disaster, what sectors are likely to change forever, the implications for international trade and supply chains, and the economic lessons from Southeast Asia. Facilitator: • Professor Alan Bollard (Chair for Pacific Region Business, Wellington School of Business and Government) Panellists: · Professor Ilan Noy (Chair in the Economics Disasters, Wellington School of Business and Government) · Dr Eldrede Kahiya (Senior Lecturer in International Business, Wellington School of Business and Government) · Professor Siah Hwee Ang (BNZ Chair of Business in Asia, Wellington School of Business and Government and Director, Southeast Asia CAPE)

Curious about the legal implications of the lockdown? Do you want to know more on the New Zealand Government’s legal framework during this COVID-19 situation and what it means for us in the future? In the fifth episode of the series, our Faculty of Law academics; Geoff McLay, Petra Butler, Dean Knight, Eddie Clark and Nessa Lynch continue the discussion on the legal implications of the government’s response to COVID-19. • German court strikes down blanket 14 day quarantine requirement for travellers • The Irish judicial review of lockdown powers • Warrantless police powers under the new Act • Why the rule of law matters (even in an emergency) • Process problems with the Alert Level 2 legislation • Lockdown legality and why it matters • New Covid-19 Public Health Measures Act (process, framework and enforcement) • New Alert Level 2 rules

This recording is from a webinar for alumni to update them on the University’s response to Covid-19. It was held by the University’s Chancellor, Neil Paviour-Smith and the Vice Chancellor, Professor Grant Guilford on the 14th of May. Questions were taken during the webinar but were not recorded for privacy reasons. If you have any feedback you can send us an email at alumni@vuw.ac.nz

This is the first panel discussion in the Spotlight Series: COVID-19 and the future of the New Zealand economy and was recorded as a webinar on Tuesday 12 May. Our panellists discussed the short-term economic outlook, what the effect of lockdown has had on families, what sectors have been worse hit, and what the government can afford. Facilitator: • Professor Alan Bollard (Chair for Pacific Region Business, Wellington School of Business and Government) Panellists: • Toby Moore (Teaching Fellow, Wellington School of Business and Government) • Professor Arthur Grimes (Chair of Wellbeing and Public Policy, Wellington School of Business and Government) • Dr Kate Prickett (Director, Roy McKenzie Centre for the Study of Families and Children, Wellington School of Business and Government)

Curious about the legal implications of the lockdown? Do you want to know more on the New Zealand Government’s legal framework during this COVID-19 situation and what it means for us in the future? In the fourth episode of the series, our Law Faculty academics; Geoff McLay, Dean Knight, Claudia Geiringer, Eddie Clark, Nessa Lynch and Yvette Tinsley continue the discussion on the legal implications of the government’s response to COVID-19. • Legality of the lockdown and orders under the Health Act • Cases testing the lockdown (A & B v Ardern habeas corpus appeal; Borrowdale v Director-General judicial review) • The government's refusal of a compassionate exemption to quarantine being overturned • What's been happening in Parliament • Police powers and accountability • Addressing delay in the criminal courts - bringing back jury trials This initiative aims to create awareness of the legal implications during this testing situation. The New Zealand legal approach is indeed different. Our academics are glad t

Curious about the legal implications of the lockdown? Do you want to know more on the New Zealand Government’s legal framework during this COVID-19 situation and what it means for us in the future? In the third episode of the series our Law Faculty academics; Professor Geoff McLay, Dr Nessa Lynch, Dr Eddie Clark and DR Dean Knight continue their discussion on the legal implications of the government’s response to COVID-19. • The rules under Alert Level 3 • Disconnect between bubble rules and government messaging • Police warnings and COVID-19 rule breaches • Criminal courts and human rights • The Attorney-General, policymaking and COVID-19 • Were New Zealand citizens ever going to be banned from coming home? • The return to Parliament

Curious about the legal implications of the lockdown? Do you want to know more on the New Zealand Government’s legal framework during this COVID-19 situation and what it means for us in the future? Listen to our Law Faculty academics, led by Professor Geoff McLay, discuss the legal implications of the government’s response to COVID-19. In the second episode of the series, our Law Faculty academics, professor Geoff McLay, Dr Dean Knight, Dr Nessa Lynch and Dr Eddie Clark, continue their discussion on the legal implications of the government’s response to COVID-19. • Thursday's High Court decision on the legality of the lockdown - A v Ardern • The legal foundation of the lockdown and alert levels • Enforcing the lockdown • Government accountability now and in the future

Curious about the legal implications of the lockdown? Do you want to know more on the New Zealand Government’s legal framework during this COVID-19 situation and what it means for us in the future? Listen to our Law Faculty academics, led by Professor Geoff McLay, discuss the legal implications of the government’s response to COVID-19. • States of emergency and the Constitution by Professor Joel Colón-Ríos • The lockdown legal regime by Dr Dean Knight • The Criminal Justice System by Dr Nessa Lynch • Privacy by Dr Marcin Betkier • Keeping democracy amidst COVID-19 by Dr Eddie Clark The first in the series, this Zoom seminar is the Faculty’s initiative to create awareness of the legal implications during this testing situation.

Deadpan humour and an engaging manner are central to the success of alumna Karen O’Leary – an early childhood teacher known to most of us as ‘Officer’ O’Leary from the television show Wellington Paranormal. In this interview you can hear more about Karen’s time at University, her favourite lecturers and her passion for early childhood education

Sarah Forster from Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington interviews alumna Freya Daly Sadgrove about her time studying at the University and her recently published book of poetry: Head Girl You can buy Freya's book here: https://vup.victoria.ac.nz/head-girl/