Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on the PMs trip to APEC and tomorrow's hikoi to Parliament

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

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In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

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The Prime Minister has returned from a fleeting trip to Peru for this year's APEC summit where he met with world leaders including a bilateral with Chinese President Xi Jinping. But many attendees were focused on another piece of New Zealand news - what was it?

Also, a large hikoi protesting the Treaty Principles Bill is descending on Parliament tomorrow. How many people are expected on Parliament's lawn?

Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills for the Beehive Buzz.

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Also, a large hikoi protesting the Treaty Principles Bill is descending on Parliament tomorrow. How many people are expected on Parliament's lawn?

Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills for the Beehive Buzz.

LISTEN ABOVE

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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