The Reserve Bank of New Zealand seems intent on establishing itself as WOKE Central, a centre of "diversity, equity and inclusion".
In other parts of the finance industry, there is growing realisation that this DEI is not a good investment.
Dr Mike Schmidt argues that DEI is an ideological program, and we see from numerous examples, both local and international, that the results are mixed and in most industries inappropriate.
It is an informative and enjoyable discussion, finished off with The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.
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