eLocal Conversations is a new interview series hosted by Mykeljon Winckel, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of eLocal Magazine. Featuring political leaders, business innovators and industry experts, each episode explores the ideas, policies and issues shaping New Zealand's future through respectful, in-depth discussion. Real Conversations. Real Policy. Real New Zealand.
In this first eLocal interview, Mykeljon Winckel sits down with New Zealand First MP David Wilson to discuss one of the country's biggest economic challenges why New Zealand's productivity has stagnated and what can be done to reverse decades of decline.
David shares his journey into Parliament, explains why regional economic development has been central to his career, and outlines New Zealand First's view that rebuilding regional economies is essential to restoring national prosperity.
The discussion explores:
- Why New Zealand's productivity has stalled for decades
- The impact of monopolies and duopolies on everyday Kiwis
- Why banks, supermarkets and energy markets have become increasingly concentrated
- Regional development as a pathway to economic growth
- Sovereignty, strategic assets and long-term national planning
- Why David believes New Zealand needs to "back itself" again
This interview is the first in a new eLocal series exploring the policies, ideas and economic challenges shaping New Zealand's future. Future episodes will take a deeper look at topics including banking, competition, sovereign wealth, regional development and economic productivity.
Presented by: Mykeljon Winckel
Guest: David Wilson MP, New Zealand First
Independent reporting. Original conversations. New Zealand focused.