Politics NZ
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234 episodes
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Attorney General: Championing the rule of law
[s] When criticism can get you sacked, one minister’s job is to disagree with impunity. Meet the Cabinet’s oddest role, held by the “most sued man in New Zealand”. RNZ’s The House, providing insights into Parliament,…
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National's nightmare: come again, coup again
A second attempt to oust Christopher Luxon ended much like the first - with the National leader still standing. But this time, the party's internal revolt has dealt more damage. RNZ deputy political editor Craig…
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The Whip for 12 August 2026
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Andrea Vance, Chris Carter and Corin Dann. Tonight, on The Whip: the continuing saga of Christopher Luxon's leadership of…
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Morning Report Weekly Political Panel: Wayne Mapp and Janet Wilson
Janet Wilson and Wayne Mapp discuss recent events in politics, with a focus on the speculation around National Party leadership. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Political commentators Tracey Martin and Brigitte Morten
Susie, Tracey and Brigitte discuss recent events in politics including National's list announcement. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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House on Sunday: potpourri of petitions and a briefing on bird flu
Louis heads along to a select committee briefing on Bird Flu, while Phil looks at the hodgepodge of petitions that came up in a special debate this week. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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House on Sunday: Questions and excuses
Three stories on questions and "answers", including Peters' doppelgänger defence, the Speaker's example on Written Questions, and the MBIE inquiry. RNZ’s The House, with insights into Parliament, legislation and…
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Sorry, not sorry: Luxon's shocker week
Christopher Luxon spent much of this week putting out fires of his own making. And others set by Winston Peters. RNZ's deputy political editor Craig McCulloch has more. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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The Whip for 5 August 2026
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Jenna Lynch, Poto Williams and Grant Duncan. Winston Peters faces the heat over "racist" comments made in Parliament,…
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Morning Report Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Political commentators Liam Hehir and Phil Goff
Liam, Phil and Susie discuss recent events in politics including Winston Peters' comments in the House toward Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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National bolts the door as Opportunity knocks
Christopher Luxon's surprise rule-out of Opportunity may have reshaped the election campaign. So was it a masterstroke or misfire? RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch analyses the move. Go to this episode on…
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The Whip for 29 July
Join Emile Donovan for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Guyon Espiner, Holly Bennett and Tracey Martin. They discuss the latest with rising star Opportunity, including…
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Political commentators Ben Thomas and Lianne Dalziel
Kathryn, Lianne and Ben discuss recent events in politics including Stuart Nash's resignation as a NZ First candidate. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Stuart Nash's swan song
Stuart Nash thought he'd found a political lifeline with New Zealand First. Instead, one text message triggered another spectacular downfall. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch breaks down the week. Go to…
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The Whip for 22 July 2026
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Maria Slade, Stephen Parker, and Lillian Hanly. They discuss the growing election issue of energy security, and how…
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Morning Report Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Tim Hurdle
Kathryn, Gareth and Tim discuss recent events in politics including latest poll numbers that show the Opportunity Party has surged to within a whisker of Parliament in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll. Go to this…
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House on Sunday: What could a parliamentary budget office look like?
With the recent slew of policy announcements, there has also been renewed calls for the establishment of a parliamentary budget office. But what should be in its remit? The House chatted to economist Dr Eric Crampton.…
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Three Wise Pol Eds and a Poll
RNZ political editor Jo Moir, Stuff political editor Jenna Lynch and NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan are joined by RNZ's lowly deputy political editor Craig McCulloch to dissect the latest RNZ-Reid Research…
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Morning Report Weekly Political Panel: Simon Watts and Carmel Sepuloni
Simon Watts and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Dale Husband
Brigitte, Dale and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the visit from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Leader of the House: Juggling a jigsaw puzzle
Louise Upston gives her take on her new part-time full-time job: managing the Government’s entire legislative programme as Leader of the House. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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The Whip for 8 July 2026
Join Wallace for an action-packed half hour of politics. He is joined by panellists Corin Dann, Jenna Lynch and Sue Bradford. First, how should we be reading into China's missile test in the South Pacific? Then, as…
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Political commentators Neale Jones and Tracey Martin
Neale, Tracey and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Morning Report Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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House on Sunday: Ministerial responsibility & key bills from a big week
We ask whether ministers can evade questions by claiming operational independence, and note some key bills from a huge week. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Outrage over emergency housing targets
Following revelations the Ministry of Social Development had implemented performance measures related to cutting the number of people in emergency housing, political reporter Lauren Crimp takes a look at the reaction…
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The Whip for 1 July
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Jonathan Milne, Annabelle Lee-Mather and John Boscawen. First, they look at a scathing report on the stripped back school…
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Morning Report Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Political commentators Peter Dunne and Andrew Ketels
Peter, Andrew and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the wind-back by National on the Conservation Amendment Bill. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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House on Sunday: Misinforming MPs, and an election-free QT
Allegations that officials kept ministers and MPs in the dark, and MPs as bad examples. Plus, the Speaker quashes Question Time electioneering. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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National converts to KiwiSaver
National made its first major election year policy announcement this week. If elected, it would make KiwiSaver compulsory, including for those over 65 still working, automatically enroll babies and provide government…
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The Whip for 24 June 2026
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Sue Kedgley, Jacqui Van Der Kaay, and Tim Wilson. First, a bombshell poll for both National and Labour, putting their…
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Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report for the Weekly Political Panel. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Political commentators Neale Jones and Brigitte Morten
Neale, Brigitte and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the National Party's annual conference. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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House on Sunday: The final scrutiny week of the 54th Parliament
The House reviews the last estimates scrutiny week for the 54th Parliament Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Officials in firing line over $30m immigration failure
A failed immigration technology project has left taxpayers more than $30 million out of pocket. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says officials misled Cabinet. Now an independent investigation is being launched into…
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The Whip for 17 June 2026
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. With him are panellists Stephen Parker, Holly Bennett and Phil Goff. Topics: The Greens are up and National treading water in some new polls:…
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Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Political commentators Tim Hurdle and Gareth Hughes
Tim, Gareth and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the Labour Party's latest campaign policy, and the first post-Budget poll. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Financial scrutiny in an election year
June's scrutiny week will be the last chance select committees get to do detailed financial scrutiny in the current 54th Parliament, to learn more The House chats to David Wilson and James Picker. Go to this episode…
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Labour joins election race with fare cap promise
Labour has finally joined the election campaign, unveiling its first major policy of the year: a public transport fare cap. But questions remain over the numbers, the funding, and whether already-stretched bus and rail…
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The Whip for 10 June 2026
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Guyon Espiner, Lillian Hanly and Tracey Martin. First, Labour's first big election policy is out - a weekly cap on public…
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Morning Report Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Supuloni
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Political commentators Tracey Martin and Liam Hehir
Tracey, Liam and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the post-Budget mop-up. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Politics; starting them young
Parliament hums with activity, teeming with MPs, staffers, petitioners, journalists, officials… and school students. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Penk's verbal nuclear bomb inflames defence debates
In Focus on Politics, Russell Palmer recounts how and why a debate about nuclear free policy ended before it began, links to defence spending, and the impact on the relationship with Australia. Go to this episode on…
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The Whip for 3 June 2026
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Jonathan Milne, Jenna Lynch and Peter Dunne. First: Is New Zealand "freeloading" off America's military, as suggested by…
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Morning Report Weekly Political Panel: Louise Upston and Tangi Utikere
Louise Upston and Tangi Utikere joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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