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A Kiwi PerspectiveA Kiwi Perspective - Why God Doesn't Exist Based On Evidence From The Dead Sea ScrollsKia ora, I’m your host Graham and welcome back to A Kiwi Perspective, the podcast where we dive deep into issues that matter to everyday New Zealanders and our global audience.Today’s kaupapa is one of the big ones, originating from a conversation with a couple of good mates Alan and Peter, a conversation many dodge, and not without reason. We’re asking: Can we disprove the existence of God... using the Dead Sea Scrolls? Now that’s a challenge. One that stirs up all sorts of reaction...2025-07-2324 min
A Kiwi PerspectiveA Kiwi Perspective - Inside The Mind Of Benjamin Netanyahu Demons, Decisions And The Weight Of WarBenjamin Netanyahu was born in 1949, just a year after the State of Israel declared its independence — a country carved out from the ashes of the Holocaust, and deeply contested from the moment of its conception. His birth wasn’t just personal, it was political. Every street, every institution, every conversation was charged with the weight of survival, of territory, of memory. The land he grew up on was soaked in both hope and blood. His father, Benzion Netanyahu, was a fierce ideological Zionist and a renowned historian. But Benzion wasn’t just academic; he was emotionally militant in his belief...2025-06-1220 min
A Kiwi PerspectiveA Kiwi Perspective - Inside The Mind Of Benjamin Netanyahu Demons, Decisions And The Weight Of WarBenjamin Netanyahu was born in 1949, just a year after the State of Israel declared its independence — a country carved out from the ashes of the Holocaust, and deeply contested from the moment of its conception. His birth wasn’t just personal, it was political. Every street, every institution, every conversation was charged with the weight of survival, of territory, of memory. The land he grew up on was soaked in both hope and blood.His father, Benzion Netanyahu, was a fierce ideological Zionist and a renowned historian. But Benzion wasn’t just academic; he was emotionally militant in his...2025-06-1219 min
A Kiwi PerspectiveA Kiwi Perspective - A Broken Oath: Why New Zealand's Junior Doctors Are Burning Out and Walking AwayWelcome back to A Kiwi Perspective, the podcast where we dive deep into issues that matter to everyday New Zealanders and global listeners. Today's episode is a critical look at A Broken Oath: Why New Zealand's Junior Doctors Are Burning Out and Walking Away. We journey into the hidden corridors of our healthcare system, not the ones you see on glossy brochures or government websites, but the real ones, fluorescent-lit, emotionally charged, often understaffed. We step into the lives of junior doctors across Aotearoa and we ask why is a career meant to save lives slowly draining the life...2025-06-1123 min
A Kiwi Perspective A Kiwi Perspective - Who Voted For Donald Trump And WhyWelcome back to A Kiwi Perspective, the podcast where we dive deep into issues that matter to everyday New Zealanders. Today’s episode is Who Voted For Donald Trump And WhyThe election of Donald Trump as President of the United States in 2016, and his re-election bid in 2020, sent shockwaves through the world, including New Zealand. As a global superpower, U.S. politics inevitably influence international economies, foreign policies, and cultural trends. For those of us in New Zealand, geographically distant but intricately connected through trade, foreign policy, and even social media, the election of Donald Trump ha...2025-06-0820 min
A Kiwi PerspectiveA Kiwi Perspective - Why Christopher Luxon Is Ruining The Country For Ordinary New ZealandersWelcome back to A Kiwi Perspective, the podcast where we dive deep into issues that matter to everyday New Zealanders. Today’s episode is a critical look at why Christopher Luxon is ruining the country for ordinary New Zealanders?Christopher Luxon’s entry into New Zealand politics came as a surprise to many. A former CEO of Air New Zealand, Luxon’s background in business initially made him a figure of intrigue—someone who was seen as an outsider with a pragmatic, results-driven approach. He entered the National Party with promises of bringing corporate efficiency to government, touting...2025-06-0820 min
A Kiwi PerspectiveA Kiwi Perspective - Aboriginal Affairs In Australia, Including The Thoughts Of Stan GrantKia ora and welcome to A Kiwi Perspective. I’m Graham and today we turn our gaze across the Tasman to Australia — a country that carries a heavy burden of history, cultural erasure and the ongoing fight for justice by its First Nations people. While our shared history in the Pacific Ocean has brought similarities between New Zealand and Australia, there is one glaring difference: Australia has never had a treaty with its Indigenous people. And the implications of this absence are felt in every facet of Aboriginal life.Aotearoa, by contrast, at least has the Treaty of W...2025-06-0819 min
A Kiwi PerspectiveA Kiwi Perspective - Who Voted For Donald Trump And Why?Donald Trump's political rise remains one of the most significant and controversial moments in U.S. history. His election in 2016 disrupted the political establishment, with ramifications not only in the United States but across the globe. His rhetoric, policies, and political strategies were unlike those of any previous U.S. president. To understand the complexities of his voter base, it is necessary to analyze the diverse reasons behind why millions of Americans rallied behind him. In this discussion, we will break down the various demographic, cultural, economic, and political forces that shaped the electorate's decision, particularly focusing on the...2025-06-0812 min
A Kiwi PerspectiveA Kiwi Perspective - Why Christopher Luxon Is Ruining The Country For Ordinary New ZealandersWelcome back to A Kiwi Perspective, the podcast where we dive deep into issues that matter to everyday New Zealanders. Today’s episode is a critical look at the leadership of Christopher Luxon, the current leader of the National Party, and the impact of his policies on the average Kiwi.Now, we’ve seen Luxon’s rise from the boardroom to the political stage, and while his business success is well known, his policies and leadership style are sparking controversy. For many, it seems his approach to governance is less about connecting with ordinary New Zealanders and more a...2025-06-0810 min
A Kiwi PerspectiveA Kiwi Perspective - Aboriginal Affairs In Australia, Including The Thoughts Of Stan GrantWelcome back to A Kiwi Perspective, the podcast where we dive deep into issues that matter to everyday New Zealanders. Today’s episode is a critical look at Aboriginal affairs in Australia, including the thoughts of Stan Grant.The state of Aboriginal affairs in Australia has long been a contentious and emotional issue, one that cannot be understood without acknowledging the historical context that continues to shape Indigenous lives today. The arrival of European settlers in 1788 marked the beginning of a profound and traumatic period for Aboriginal peoples. Over the course of the past two centuries, Australia’s In...2025-06-0713 min
A Kiwi PerspectiveA Kiwi Perspective - Why Christopher Luxon Is Ruining The Country For Ordinary New ZealandersWelcome back to A Kiwi Perspective, the podcast where we dive deep into issues that matter to everyday New Zealanders. Today’s episode is a critical look at the leadership of Christopher Luxon, the current leader of the National Party, and the impact of his policies on the average Kiwi.Now, we’ve seen Luxon’s rise from the boardroom to the political stage, and while his business success is well known, his policies and leadership style are sparking controversy. For many, it seems his approach to governance is less about connecting with ordinary New Zealanders and more a...2025-06-0710 min
A Kiwi PerspectiveA Kiwi Perspective - Why Christopher Luxon is ruining the country for ordinary New ZealandersWelcome back to A Kiwi Perspective, the podcast where we dive deep into issues that matter to everyday New Zealanders. Today’s episode is a critical look at the leadership of Christopher Luxon, the current leader of the National Party, and the impact of his policies on the average Kiwi.Now, we’ve seen Luxon’s rise from the boardroom to the political stage, and while his business success is well known, his policies and leadership style are sparking controversy. For many, it seems his approach to governance is less about connecting with ordinary New Zealanders and more a...2025-06-0710 min
A Kiwi PerspectiveA Kiwi Perspective - The Treaty of Waitangi - Promise, Betrayal And The Path AheadA Kiwi Perspective The Treaty of Waitangi - Promise, Betrayal and the Path Ahead explores New Zealand’s founding document through a uniquely local lens. It traces the Treaty’s 1840 signing, where Māori chiefs and the British Crown forged a partnership - albeit under differing interpretations. This work examines historical breaches, growing demands for justice, and ongoing Treaty settlements. It addresses the controversies surrounding sovereignty, cultural identity, and biculturalism, highlighting diverse Māori and Pākehā perspectives. Looking ahead, it considers the Treaty’s evolving role in shaping New Zealand’s legal and political landscape, offering a thoughtful reflection o...2025-06-0309 min
A Kiwi PerspectiveA Kiwi Perspective The Treaty of Waitangi - Promise, Betrayal and the Path AheadA Kiwi Perspective The Treaty of Waitangi - Promise, Betrayal and the Path Ahead explores New Zealand’s founding document through a uniquely local lens. It traces the Treaty’s 1840 signing, where Māori chiefs and the British Crown forged a partnership - albeit under differing interpretations. This work examines historical breaches, growing demands for justice, and ongoing Treaty settlements. It addresses the controversies surrounding sovereignty, cultural identity, and biculturalism, highlighting diverse Māori and Pākehā perspectives. Looking ahead, it considers the Treaty’s evolving role in shaping New Zealand’s legal and political landscape, offering a thoughtful reflection o...2025-06-0309 min
A Kiwi PerspectiveA Kiwi Perspective - The Israeli - Palestinian ConflictA Kiwi Perspective The Israeli - Palestinian Conflict explores the enduring toll of violence, displacement, and division in one of the world's most intractable conflicts. Framed through New Zealand’s values of peace, justice, and humanitarian concern, this perspective highlights the personal stories too often lost amid political narratives. It reflects on New Zealand’s diplomatic stance, public sentiment, and potential role as a voice for balanced engagement. This analysis urges empathy and understanding, emphasizing that at the heart of the conflict are ordinary people—families, children, communities—caught in cycles of suffering with no easy end.2025-06-0310 min
A Kiwi PerspectiveA Kiwi Perspective - The Global Mental Health CrisisA Kiwi Perspective The Global Mental Health Crisis explores the escalating global mental health crisis through the eyes of Aotearoa New Zealand. Blending personal stories, expert insights, and cultural reflections, this podcast confronts the widening chasm between rising mental distress and struggling support systems. With a distinctly Kiwi voice, it examines the impact of colonisation, social change, and modern pressures on wellbeing - both locally and globally. Unflinching yet hopeful, Mind the Gap challenges stigma, questions policy failures, and seeks community-driven solutions to one of the defining human rights issues of our time.2025-06-0312 min