Coherent

About Coherent

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 society, affecting areas like the environment, Indigenous rights, and social cohesion. Our conversations provide clarity, context and hope in uncertain times.

Publisher

Melanie Nelson

Category

news · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Dec 2024

Latest episode

10 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Aug 2026

   #24: The Regulatory Takings Experiment Comes to the RMA - Greg Severinsen EDS

   One of the least understood parts of the Government’s RMA replacement could fundamentally change how, or even IF, New Zealand protects the environment. At its heart is the idea of regulatory takings — that when regulation restricts the use or value of private property, the owner should receive compensation. It’s the same property-rights philosophy embedded in the Regulatory Standards Act, but the RMA replacement takes it a major step further: turning that abstract principle into a regime coun...

2. 

   10 Jul 2026

   #23: From kauri forests to Fiordland: Mapping the risk to conservation land

   What could it mean at our special local places if DOC is required to enable economic development “to the greatest extent practicable” under the Conservation Amendment Bill? We take a tour around the country and examine Forest & Bird’s maps of the areas that could be at risk. Watch the video episode for free on my Substack to view the maps! These conservation maps sparked nationwide concern by showing that up to 60% of public conservation land could be technically eligible for sale or exch...

3. 

   28 Jun 2026

   #22 Forest & Bird: 100% of public conservation land still at risk of commercial exploitation

   Video episode available for free on my Substack. Forest & Bird’s maps of public conservation land made a major impact. They showed that, under the Conservation Amendment Bill as introduced, 60% of public conservation land could potentially become easier to sell or exchange, while 100% of public conservation land would be subject to a new requirement for DOC to enable economic development to the greatest extent practicable. After a huge public response, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka an...

Who has been a guest on Coherent

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Sir Geoffrey Palmer
• Dame Anne Salmond
• Dr Rebekah Graham
• Paul Dalziel
• Dr Carwyn Jones

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 25 / 100

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Quality

50

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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