Paul Spoonley
New Zealand birth rate lowest since WWII
Statistics released this morning showed there were 19,071 more births than deaths in 2023. Back in 1943, there were 17,562 more births than death. Audio
Net migration numbers historically high at 70,000
New Zealand's net migration numbers are historically high, with more than 70,000 people coming into the country in the year to April. Massey University sociologist Paul Spoonley says the numbers show… Audio
Australia bans Nazi symbols - could NZ follow suit?
A far right expert says it would be complex for Aotearoa to follow in Australia's footsteps to ban the public display and sale of Nazi symbols and paraphernalia. Audio
Net migration rebounds: but are arrivals going where we need them?
Migration numbers have returned to pre-Covid levels. But are these migrants going where we need them to? Kathryn discusses with Professor Paul Spoonley, Distinguished Professor Emeritus and Honorary… Audio
The history of extremists in Aotearoa
Today is the fourth anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks, and The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand say the Muslim community is subject to more verbal abuse online than ever… Audio
When humans are no longer learning about humanities
Cuts to arts subjects at Otago University were made back in 2016, with the university citing a drop in enrollments. Professor Paul Spoonley, Research Director for the College of Humanities and Social… Audio
How Covid has changed our demography
Demographer Professor Paul Spoonley tells Kathryn Ryan Covid-19 has had a major impact upon life expectancy around the high-income world. New Zealand is one of only three countries to see life… Audio
Border reopening: What next for our immigration settings?
With the borders reopening, will immigration return to pre-pandemic levels, or does New Zealand need to re-think its reliance on migrant labour? Audio
The Panel with Sarah Sparks and Scott Campbell (Part 1)
Panellists Sarah Sparks and Scott Campbell discuss police efforts to clear the occupation at Parliament, the cost of Rapid Antigen Tests and the different traits of generations. Audio
How has misinformation exploded during the pandemic?
So when did jumping on Google pass for actual scientific research? And why has a tsunami of disinformation exploded during the pandemic?
We've all heard of them, and we might even know someone who's… Video, Audio
Don't assume our population is growing - demographer
Every three years, local councils and territorial authorities produce long term plans, setting out priorities in the medium and long term for their area. The plans include information on what… Audio
Expert on police foiling mass shootings around time of Christchurch terror attack
Police have revealed they foiled two mass shootings around the same time as the 2019 mosque terror attack.
Cameron Bayly, the national security advisor for New Zealand Police, shared this detail at… Audio
New Zealand terror list contains only one white supremacist
Only one white supremacist has been designated as a terrorist in New Zealand, two years on from the Christchurch mosque attacks.
The terrorist responsible for the mass shooting was added to the list… Audio
Expert on New Zealand's terror list
Only one white supremacist has been designated as a terrorist entity in New Zealand, two years on from the Christchurch mosque attacks.
The terrorist responsible for the mass shooting was added to… Audio
Bye Bye babies - what our declining birth rate means for NZ
New Zealand's plummeting birth rate means we have some serious planning to do. Audio
John Banks taken off Magic Talk after racist radio exchange
Advertisers have withdrawn support en masse from a radio station after talkback host John Banks endorsed racist comments on air.
The former Auckland mayor has been taken off air by Magic Talk Radio… Audio
What's driving NZ's declining fertility rate?
Massey University Distinguished Professor in Demographer Paul Spoonley talks with Kathryn about the latest statistics showing New Zealand's birth rate has fallen to the a record low, and the factors… Audio
Police guard Al Noor Mosque after graffiti message left outside
A specialist in Far Right groups says police will have a difficult job tracking down the person responsible for scrawling an offensive message outside the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch.
The message… Audio
Graffiti outside mosque racist but not hate speech - expert
An expert on far right groups says the message left outside a mosque in Christchurch would not meet the definition of hate speech but is still racist.
The words 'Islam is right about women', were… Audio
Suggested counter-terrorism agency needs decent funding to be effective - expert
An expert in far-right extremism says any new counter-terrorism agency would have to be well funded to make a difference.
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch attacks found no… Audio