Sociologist Paul Spoonley discusses the future of NZ, including demographic trends, immigration impact, aging population challenges, and the need for policy adjustments. The podcast provides a wake-up call on financial sustainability, fertility decline, retirement savings, wealth gaps, and the importance of census data for decision-making.

Join Professor Paul Spoonley, academic and author, as he discusses his book on New Zealand's demographic past and future challenges. They cover topics such as population growth, immigration, national identity, starting your own business, smart decline, hyperaging, and the growth of Auckland as a primate city.