INTERVIEW: "Coaltion Agreements in Place, HUGE Portfolios, Where to From here?" - Hon Judith Collins Attorney General

Summary

In this conversation, Judith Collins discusses various topics related to her roles and responsibilities in the New Zealand government. She highlights the government's success in delivering on its promises and the importance of a non-politicized prosecution system. Collins also discusses the challenges in the defense portfolio and the need for efficiency and transparency in government. She emphasizes the importance of digitizing government services and improving cybersecurity. Collins also talks about the government's response to the Christchurch Mosque attack and the potential of New Zealand's space industry. She emphasizes the role of science, innovation, and technology in driving the country's progress and calls for fostering an environment of innovation and creativity. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the New Zealand Sovereignty Fund and the need for relevance and dynamism in the country's approach to global challenges.

Takeaways

The New Zealand government has been successful in delivering on its promises, which is a refreshing change.

Efficiency and transparency in government are crucial for effective governance.

Digitizing government services and improving cybersecurity are important for the country's progress.

Science, innovation, and technology play a vital role in addressing global challenges and driving economic growth.

Chapters - please add 15 sec to allow for the introduction

00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgment

00:50 Government Delivering on Promises

02:00 Role as Attorney General

03:47 Importance of Non-Politicized Prosecution System

04:26 Workload and Responsibilities as Attorney General

05:24 Challenges in the Defense Portfolio

06:55 Efficiency and Transparency in Government

08:52 Digitizing Government and Improving Services

09:19 Digital Identity Card and Voluntary Use

11:18 Importance of Digitizing Government

13:43 GCSB and Cybersecurity

17:07 Government Response to Christchurch Mosque Attack

19:02 New Zealand's Space Industry

22:29 Science, Innovation, and Technology

25:55 New Zealand Sovereignty Fund and Infrastructure Bank

28:45 Opportunity to Make Changes and Be Relevant

30:12 Fostering Innovation and Creativity

30:43 Conclusion and Farewell