Best PMelanie Nelson Podcasts (2025)

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#13: Around the Treaty in 100 Pages: Ross Calman Makes History Accessible 42:51

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Video episode available on my Substack. Ross Calman (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Raukawa) is a writer, historian, and translator whose award-winning book Te Tiriti o Waitangi offers one of the most succinct and accessible introductions to our nation’s founding document. At just 100 pages, it distils decades of scholarship and debate into …

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#18: Eugenie Sage: Modernising Conservation or Selling it Off? 1:10:16

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Video episode available on my Substack. Former Green MP and Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage joins Melanie for a deep dive into the Government’s sweeping proposals to “modernise conservation land management" — reforms she believes will dismantle decades of hard-won protections for our public estate. Framed as streamlining, efficiency, and “unlock…

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#12: Avril Bell - Becoming Tangata Tiriti: Relationships, Responsibility, and Reflections 1:12:54

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In this thoughtful and timely episode of Weaving Our Worlds, Melanie is joined by sociologist and author Avril Bell to explore the themes of her book, Becoming Tangata Tiriti: Working with Māori, Honouring the Treaty. Through rich, grounded conversation, they delve into the evolving responsibilities of non-Māori in Aotearoa, the importance of relat…

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#17: Sir Geoffrey Palmer on the RSB: Unworkable, Unconstitutional, Unacceptable 1:01:35

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Why the Regulatory Standards Bill would paralyse Parliament, empower unelected overseers, and unravel democratic lawmaking in New Zealand In this episode of Coherent, Melanie Nelson speaks with former Prime Minister and constitutional law expert Sir Geoffrey Palmer about the Regulatory Standards Bill — which he describes as one of the most dangerou…

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#16: Dame Anne Salmond: Democracy at Risk — The RSB and the Fight for Our Future 1:05:13

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Video episode available on my Substack. In this powerful and far-reaching conversation, Dame Anne Salmond joins Melanie to confront the deeper ideological project behind the Regulatory Standards Bill. With clarity, compassion and a lifetime of scholarly insight, Anne warns that the Bill isn’t just about regulation — it’s a blueprint for hollowing o…

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#14: Economist Paul Dalziel: RSB Flawed Principles, No Standards 53:18

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Video episode available on my Substack. Economist and Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa research fellow Paul Dalziel joins Melanie on Coherent to analyse the Regulatory Standards Bill — and explain why it’s deeply misaligned with the values and aspirations of most New Zealanders. While the Bill presents itself as a tool for improving transparency…

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#15: Dr Rebekah Graham: The RSB, Disability, and the Politics of Exclusion 1:04:07

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Video episode available on my Substack. In this wide-ranging and deeply grounded conversation, I speak with Dr Rebekah Graham — community psychologist, writer, and advocate for disability rights — about the hidden but sweeping risks the Regulatory Standards Bill (RSB) poses for disabled communities, and for the future of equity and inclusion in New…

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#13: Dr Carwyn Jones on the RSB: Constitutional Reversal and the Rise of Anti-Treaty Lawmaking 54:28

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Video episode available on my Substack. What does it mean when a government proposes to put most law through a libertarian filter? In this episode of Coherent, I speak with Dr Carwyn Jones, legal scholar and expert in te Tiriti o Waitangi, about the Regulatory Standards Bill — a proposal that’s quietly but profoundly reshaping the legal foundations…

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#12: Bill Rosenberg: How the RSB Privileges Power and Undermines the Public Good 56:12

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Video episode available on my Substack. In this episode of Coherent, economist and former Productivity Commissioner Dr Bill Rosenberg joins Melanie Nelson to unpack the deep ideological drivers and real-world risks of the Regulatory Standards Bill (RSB). Drawing on decades of work in employment law, productivity policy, and public economics, Bill w…

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#11: Democracy or Oligarchy? Chloe Swarbrick on the Regulatory Standards Bill 29:37

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Video episode available on my Substack. Green Party Co-leader Chloe Swarbrick joins Melanie to dissect the Regulatory Standards Bill — a proposal she describes as a “neoliberal sausage machine” for laws and a direct threat to democracy, climate action, and public wellbeing. In this wide-ranging conversation, Chloe reflects on what the Bill signals …

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#10: Melanie Baker-Jones: Climate, Risk, and the Regulatory Standards Bill 1:04:14

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Video episode available on my Substack. What does climate action look like in a legal framework that prioritises present-day costs, private property rights, and minimal state intervention? In this episode of Coherent, climate consultant and legal academic Dr Melanie Baker Jones joins Melanie Nelson to unpack the wide-reaching implications of the Re…

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#9: Marie Doole: Regulatory Capture and the Risks Inside the Regulatory Standards Bill 48:16

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Video episode available on my Substack. In this episode, Melanie speaks with environmental policy expert and regulatory researcher Marie Doole about the rising threat of regulatory capture—when laws and systems designed to protect the public end up serving powerful interests instead. Marie draws on her independent research and professional experien…

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#8: Max Harris: The Hidden Agenda in New Zealand’s Regulatory Overhaul 1:09:44

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Video episode available on my Substack. What if a single piece of legislation could quietly reshape how all future laws are made — limiting the role of government, elevating corporate power, and embedding a fringe ideology into the heart of our democracy? In this episode of Coherent, lawyer and campaigner Max Harris joins Melanie Nelson to unpack t…

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#7: MP Duncan Webb on the RSB: How Property Rights Trump People, Prices, and Democracy 33:14

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Video episode available on my Substack. Labour MP and regulation spokesperson Duncan Webb joins the Coherent podcast to sound the alarm on the Regulatory Standards Bill (RSB) — a piece of legislation he describes as a “dangerous power grab” and a fundamental shift in how law will be made in New Zealand. In this wide-ranging and accessible conversat…

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#6: What Happens to Public Health When Corporates Set the Rules? | Dr Gary Payinda on the RSB 1:03:07

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Dr Gary Payinda has spent nearly two decades working as an emergency doctor in Northland — one of the most under-served regions in New Zealand. In this powerful episode, he shares his deepening alarm about the direction of our public health system and why he sees the Regulatory Standards Bill (RSB) as a dangerous turning point. From privatised surg…

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#5: Economist Geoff Bertram: What the Regulatory Standards Bill Reveals About the Future of Government 1:07:31

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In this episode of Coherent, economist Geoff Bertram joins me to explore the Regulatory Standards Bill (RSB) and the deeper ideological project driving it. With a career spanning decades in regulatory economics, macroeconomic policy, and the history of economic thought, Geoff offers a sweeping and incisive analysis of how this seemingly technical B…

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#4 Russel Norman on the Regulatory Standards Bill: Deregulation, Democracy, and the Fight for the Environment 42:12

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In this powerful episode of the Coherent podcast, Dr Russel Norman — Executive Director of Greenpeace Aotearoa and former Green Party MP — joins Melanie Nelson to dissect the Regulatory Standards Bill and its far-reaching implications. Drawing on his years inside Parliament and his frontline environmental advocacy, Russel exposes how the Bill would…

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#11: Angela Wanhalla & Erica Newman - Māori on the Home Front: Resilience, Rangatiratanga, and Wartime Mobilisation 1:16:29

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In this episode of Weaving Our Worlds, Melanie sits down with historians Angela Wanhalla and Erica Newman to delve into the untold stories behind the recent dual publications, Te Hau Kāinga: The Māori Home Front During the Second World War and Raupanga, a companion volume in te reo Māori. Together, these books explore the experience of Māori on the…

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#10: Melanie Nelson - Libertarianism in legislation: Unpacking the Regulatory Standards Bill 26:30

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In this episode, the tables are turned. Thanks to Bryan Bruce Investigates for initiating and sharing this podcast episode where he interviews Melanie Nelson, the host of the Weaving our Worlds podcast and the Coherent podcast. In this episode of Head to Head, Bryan Bruce interviews Melanie Nelson, a writer, researcher, translator and consultant sp…

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#3: Melanie Nelson - Libertarianism in legislation: Unpacking the Regulatory Standards Bill 26:17

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In this episode, the tables are turned. Thanks to Bryan Bruce Investigates for initiating and sharing this podcast episode where he interviews Melanie Nelson, the host of the Coherent podcast and the Weaving our Worlds podcast. In this episode of Head to Head, Bryan Bruce interviews Melanie Nelson, a writer, researcher, translator and consultant sp…

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#1 Coherent podcast - A Legal Straitjacket: Jane Kelsey on Neoliberalism and the Regulatory Standards Bill 1:04:25

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This is the debut episode of my new podcast, Coherent. Listeners of Weaving our Worlds might find it of interest. It's available on most podcast platforms. On the Coherent podcast Melanie Nelson hosts in-depth interviews unpacking the political issues shaping Aotearoa New Zealand today. Join us as we explore the sweeping reforms transforming our so…

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#2: The “Everything Bill”: Jonathan Boston on Why New Zealand’s Regulatory Standards Bill Matters 47:53

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The proposed Regulatory Standards Bill may seem like dry policy, but its implications could reshape how New Zealand governs itself. In this episode of Coherent, Jonathan Boston, ONZM, Emeritus Professor of Public Policy at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, unpacks the sweeping impact this legislation could have on government servic…

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#1: A Legal Straitjacket: Jane Kelsey on Neoliberalism and the Regulatory Standards Bill 1:04:12

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In this compelling episode, Melanie Nelson interviews Jane Kelsey, a leading critic of New Zealand's neoliberal reforms and an expert in global economic governance. They explore the far-reaching implications of the proposed Regulatory Standards Bill—a piece of legislation that threatens to reshape New Zealand’s democratic processes, environmental p…

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Introducing Coherent with Melanie Nelson 0:29

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Resources You can follow my work on Substack, where both paid and free subscription options are available. Your support, if you’re able, is greatly appreciated.By Melanie Nelson

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#9: Sarah Hopkinson - Exploring Pākehā identity, sustainability, and te Tiriti justice 1:04:38

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In this thought-provoking episode, Sarah Hopkinson, a māmā, curriculum designer, urban farmer, and storyteller, joins Melanie to unravel the intricate threads of identity, ancestry, and the environment. Sarah delves into what it means to be Pākehā in Aotearoa, reflecting on collective accountability, the deep-rooted values shaping our land, and the…

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#8: Jen Margaret - Honouring te Tiriti o Waitangi, changing systems and working as allies 1:03:00

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In this insightful episode, Melanie Nelson sits down with Jen Margaret, a dedicated advocate and educator for te Tiriti o Waitangi. Jen has spent over 30 years championing the importance of te Tiriti and the responsibilities it entails for Pākehā and Tauiwi in Aotearoa. Jen shares her personal journey into this work, starting with her first encount…

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#7: Dr Jeremy Tātere MacLeod - Toitū te Reo festival, the future of the language and the need for allies 54:35

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Dr Jeremy Tātere MacLeod joins Melanie to talk about the upcoming celebration of te reo Māori - the first national Māori language festival, Toitū te Reo. He shares about the inspiration and focus of the festival, its welcoming nature to all, and what it will look and feel like. We discuss some of the speakers and topics which will be included. We a…

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#6: Beth Tupara-Katene - Ocean centred marine-governance, community led solutions & customary/commercial fisheries 57:49

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Beth Tupara-Katene joins Melanie to share the findings of research project Tangaroa Ararau. The project has focused on how to put Tangaroa and Hinemoana (the ocean) at the centre of marine governance, with decisions led collectively by local communities. We include Māori perspectives on governance and relating to the ocean, across the spectrum of k…

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#5: Dr Jessica Hutchings - Māori food sovereignty, GMOs & being allies 1:04:26

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Dr Jessica Hutchings talks about Māori and indigenous food sovereignty, and her practice of this in her own life, through growing food, research and sharing knowledge. She articulates her views on GMOs and the risks that genetic engineering pose to indigenous peoples and their sovereignty. Also, Jessica shares about the difficulties of ensuring Māo…

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#4: Alex Barnes - Co-governance education, walking between worlds & growing peace 1:10:44

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Alex Barnes talks about the complexities and benefits co-governance education in Aotearoa through application of te Tiriti o Waitangi, the subject of his recently completed PhD. We also discuss some of our experiences over decades of walking between te ao Māori and te ao Pākehā, and why we perceive them as different worlds. Plus we delve into how w…

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#3: Hona Black - Being Māori in a Pākehā world, Māori humour and sexuality in te reo 1:08:17

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Hona Black talks about Māori wit and humour and his efforts to help revitalise that particular aspect of te reo. He shares his experience growing up in a Māori speaking household and kura kaupapa, and the challenges of life in a society where the English language and Western cultural norms dominate. Plus, he explores Māori attitudes to sexuality an…

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#2: Dame Anne Salmond - Criticism of Treaty principles review & our opportunity to live creatively 46:28

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Dame Anne Salmond talks about her experience of walking between worlds over the past 50 years, witnessing racism and injustice, and working to grow understanding. She shares her views on any moves by the government to review the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi. She explains that it is the Māori text which was signed and must be adhered to, and h…

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#1: Whirimako Black - Mōteatea, cultural reconnection & music as healing 1:01:22

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Whirimako Black speaks openly about memories of her early life in Te Urewera and Kawerau and how that has shaped her life and career. She shares her love of mōteatea, her reo and culture, and desire to share that with people. This deep and personal conversation traverses her whānau influences and inspirations, cultural disconnection and reconnectio…