THIS PAGE IS A PLACEHOLDER FOR INTEGRATED POLICY STATEMENTS UNDER PREPARATION. THEY WILL BE RELEASED PROGRESSIVELY.

Getting a political system to yield good climate policy. Hon. Lianne Dalziel, CNZM, former Cabinet Minister and Mayor of Christchurch interviews due 7th September

An integrative approach to decarbonising transport. Peter Olorenshaw, architect and convenor of sustainable transport strategy group Nelsust. interviews due 31st August

Decarbonising the heavy transport sector. Dave McCoid, Editorial Director of NZ Trucking Media, and a judge for the Truck of the Year Australasia competition. Interviews here

Climate perspectives of young people. Nelson/Tasman based Lighthouse Aotearoa supports climate-conscious young people to shape a just and sustainable future. Full interview here Condensed here

 

The journey to zero CO2 and more.

John Lang, is a barrister, a London-based Kiwi, a founder of Kiwis in Climate, Net Zero Tracker, and the new ClimateTrunk educational platform. He is active in environmental law, science communication and policy analysis.

Full interview here Condensed here


A socially- and climate- resilient economy

Shamubeel Eaqub is a Chartered Financial Analyst, is a well-known and respected economist and public speaker, a go to person for economic commentary and brings accessible and insightful analysis across a wide range of issues, including on the economy, climate and social justice.

Full interview here 13 July Condensed here


Health, justice, and climate

Prof Colin Butler is Honorary Professor of Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions at the Australian National University and is also a Professor in Epidemiology and Population Health.

Full interview here Condensed (radio) here


The Reality of Everything Symposium follow up

Dr Catherine Knight is an acclaimed researcher and writer on people and the environment, including her recent book "An Uncommon Land," and Substack with the same name. She spearheaded the "Reality of Everything" Symposium in June 2026 .

Full interview here Condensed here


Land use, food systems, agriculture and forestry

Simon Millar is Executive Director of Pure Advantage, has produced acclaimed films in NZ and Hollywood, and has spearheaded many environmental projects, including the "Our Regenerative Future" series, the inspirational Recloaking Papatuanuku initiative, and its film "Think Like a Forest."

Full interview here Condensed here


Wide boundary thinking

Dr Mike Joy is a leading freshwater ecologist and researcher whose ecological mindset brings him to engage across very varied fields and to champion wide-boundary thinking.

Full interview here Condensed (radio) here

 

Foresight planning for good climate policy

Victoria Mulligan is a professional futurist and foresight planner with an impressive array of clients and appointments. She is a thought-leader who regularly posts on applying visionary future thinking to issues of the day.

Full interview here Condensed here


Energy, climate resilience, and systems thinking

Nathan Surendran is the principal at engineering consultancy Schema specialising in navigating uncertainty in energy, resilience, and systems thinking. Nathan leads future-focussed organisation Wise Response, and runs the insightful Substack blog "Energy and Resilience"

Full interview here Condensed here


Climate update and overview

Prof James Renwick, expert in large scale atmospheric circulation, a former Climate Change Commissioner and an IPCC lead author.

Full interview here Condensed (radio) here


Enriching climate policy with Mātauranga Māori

Miriana Stephens (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui and Ngāti Rārua) brings a wealth of business experiencee strongly blended with te ao Māori and a sustaianbility ethos. She spearheaded the develoment of the pioneering Tupuna Pono, Being Good Ancestors, Intergenerational Strategy.

Full interview here Condensed here


The ETS and other key climate policy issues

Dr Christina Hood is chief advisor to the NZ Climate Foundation, and is recognised internationally as a policy expert in climate change, energy, and carbon pricing. She led the International Energy Agency’s Environment and Climate Change Unit, and has been advisor to various governments.

Full interview here Condensed here


Climate policy overview

Prof Jonathan Boston has researched and written widely on policy generally, including climate policy. His latest book, "Insuring the Future," has just been published.

Full interview here Condensed (radio) here

Below is an image of the updated schedule of last ten interviews and release dates in the series. Please not episodes form 7th September have been adjusted. You can also download the PDF with active links there or here.