Politics NZ
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Political commentators Neale Jones and Liam Hehir
Neale, Liam and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the Government's response to rising fuel prices. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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What to expect when you’re expecting an election
With an election looming in November, The House sat down with Clerk David Wilson to get a roadmap of what’s to be expected between now and then. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Fuel fears rise as government shifts tone
The coalition is urging calm in face of the war in the Middle East, insisting New Zealand has ample fuel supplies, while quietly exploring targeted cost-of-living relief. But as the price at the pump climb, so too are…
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NZ's Free Trade Hustle
As New Zealand closes in on its first trade deal with India, we look back at the agreements that shaped the country: from Britain’s betrayal in the 1970s to closer economic relations with Australia. For a small nation…
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The Whip for 18 March 2026
Join Wallace for an explosive half-hour of politics. He is joined by panellists Jonathan Milne, Maria Slade and Sue Kedgley. They begin with the turmoil surrounding Chris Hipkins after claims were made on social media…
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Weekly Political Panel for 18 March 2026
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 Dale Husband and Ben Thomas
Dale, Ben and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including Mariameno Kapa-Kingi being officially reinstated to Te Pāti Māori. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Long term debates and departing reflections
This week at Parliament we heard a debate all about the future that ended up being mired in the past. We also heard a goodbye speech from one of Parliament's more talented orators. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for…
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Peeni Henare farewells Parliament after 12 years
Former Labour MP Peeni Henare has called time on his 12 year career in Parliament. He sits down with political reporter Lillian Hanly to discuss his resignation, and the balancing act of "being Māori" and "being a…
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Think Big: Muldoon's Attempt at Energy Independence
As new tensions in the Middle East rattle global energy markets, we look back at the oil shocks of the 1970s and how they reshaped New Zealand’s energy story: from carless days, to Muldoon’s massive Think Big projects…
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The Whip for 11 March 2026
Join Wallace Chapman for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Guyon Espiner, Lillian Hanly, and Heather Roy. They begin with the second report of the Covid-19 Response Inquiry…
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Weekly Political Panel: Paul Goldsmith and Carmel Sepuloni
Paul Goldsmith 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 Ron Mark
Kathryn, Gareth and Ron discuss recent events in politics including New Zealand's response to conflict in the Middle East. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Submission advice, and Infrastructure without politics
The House Sunday Edition has two stories from Parliament's week. First, advice on convincing a select committee to amend a bill. Then, MPs debate better infrastructure planning with less politics. Go to this episode…
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Prime Minister flubs his lines as Iran conflict reignites
As the government "acknowledges" the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, opposition parties are questioning their legality. Political reporter Giles Dexter looks at the response to the latest conflict, and the Prime Minister's…
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The Whip for 4 March 2026
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Holly Bennett, Corin Dann and Marian Hobbs. They begin with a look at the events in Iran, and New Zealand's stance on it…
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Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Barbara Edmonds
Nicola Willis and Barbara Edmonds 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 Neale Jones and Tim Hurdle
Tim, Neale and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including New Zealand's response to Israel attacks on Iran. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Written Questions: A less frustrating Question Time?
MPs Ayesha Verrall and Ricardo Menéndez March outline Parliament’s lesser known written version of Question Time, and compare it to its louder, less forthcoming, cousin. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Move-on powers move safety nets into the spotlight
Police will be able to tell rough sleepers and 'disorderly' people to move on, with the government announcing new powers and penalties. But move on to where? Political reporter Giles Dexter looks at how these powers…
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The Whip 26 February 2026
Join Wallace Chapman for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Wayne Mapp, Andrea Vance and Grant Duncan. On the block for discussion tonight: the government's move-on policy…
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Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere
Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere join Morning Report 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 Ben Thomas
Gareth, Ben and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the latest on Auckland's housing intensification plans. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Maiden speeches and memorable speeches
Following the retirement of former Speaker Adrian Rurawhe, Parliament has a new MP in, Labour's Georgie Dansey, a former teacher, and unionist based in Hamilton. She delivered her maiden speech on Wednesday this week.…
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Coalition pulls a U-turn on Auckland housing plans
The coalition has weakened housing intensification plans in Auckland after backlash from proponents of heritage homes. Political reporter Anneke Smith lays how the government got here and why there's still uncertainty…
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The Whip 18 February 2026
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Ruwani Perera, Jonathan Milne, and Chris Carter. First, the government ditches the referendum on a four-year election…
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Weekly Political Panel 18 February 2026
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 Neale Jones and Liam Hehir
Neale, Liam and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including Finance Minister Nicola Willis' announcement into an independent review of the Reserve Bank's monetary policy decisions made during the Covid-19…
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DEI and Employment Relations: The week's contentious bills
Two bills made strong progress this week against fierce opposition. They aim to end diversity hiring in the public service, and "rebalance" employment relations. The House considers the bills and lopsided debating. Go…
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Gas plan derailed by definitional dispute
When is a tax not a tax? That question derailed this week's gas announcement, as ministers scrambled to explain a new levy despite having promised "no new taxes". RNZ's acting political editor Craig McCulloch examines…
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The Great NZ Sell-Off
From Telecom to Air New Zealand, the BNZ to our power companies why did governments sell our state assets, and what did we get in return? Now the Government is eyeing a sale of its Chorus debt. Join Guyon Espiner and…
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The Whip 11 February 2026
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Lillian Hanly, Guyon Espiner and former labour MP Poto Williams. On the show today: Is it a levy or a tax? Has the…
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Weekly Political Panel for 11 February 2026
Nicola Willis and Megan Woods 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
Dale, Brigitte and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the politics at this year's Waitangi commemorations. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Inside the Chief of Staff role: The House chats with Kevin Hague
The House sits down with a former MP to unpack what a Chief of Staff does, and what it’s been like to return to parliament, but in the back office. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Pension Wars: The NZ Super Promise That Changed Politics
It's the third rail of New Zealand politics: Touch it and you die. From Richard Seddon's groundbreaking old-age pension, to Rob Muldoon's Dancing Cossacks to, Jim Bolger's "No ifs, no buts, no maybes" Corin and Guyon…
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The Whip 4 February 2026
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Andrea Vance, Maria Slade, and Chris Finlayson. They discuss the latest rise in unemployment figures and how the…
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Political commentators Tim Hurdle and Lianne Dalziel
Kathryn, Tim and Lianne discuss recent events in politics including the resignation of Judith Collins. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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How MMP changed politics
New Zealand’s MMP voting system promised fairness and diversity — but has it delivered? In this episode of Context, Guyon Espiner and Corin Dann look back at how MMP came to be, from a slip-up by David Lange in the…
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The Whip 28 January 2026
Join Wallace Chapman for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by Corin Dann, Holly Bennett and Tracey Martin. They discuss Judith Collins' legacy in politics; the politicians' response to…
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Weekly Political Panel: Simeon Brown and Carmel Sepuloni
Simeon Brown 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 Ben Thomas
Gareth, Ben and Kathryn discuss the latest in politics including the election date, latest polls and what sort of campaign might be run this year. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Adjournment Debate: It's déjà vu all over again
Every year Parliament ends in a more or less identical way, with the adjournment debate. To prove it, we sift its moments using previous years' descriptors. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Minor parties plot major influence on election year
The leaders of ACT, New Zealand First, Te Pāti Māori, and the Green Party sit down with RNZ's press gallery team to share their thoughts on 2025, and what they've got up their sleeves for election year. Go to this…
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Behind the picket lines
From the Cook Strait ferry strikes to the fiery union battles of the 1970s, New Zealand’s history is written in industrial action. Now, as nurses, teachers and doctors walk off the job, what lessons can we draw from a…
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The Whip 17 December 2025
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Maria Slade, Fran O'Sullivan and Sue Bradford. They touch briefly on a new political poll and the Bondi shooting, before…
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Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report on Wednesday 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
Kathryn, Tim and Gareth discuss recent events in politics including the reform of the Resource Management Act. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Parliament gets urgent on voting rules and climate targets
In its penultimate sitting block of the year, Parliament was in urgency debating 12 bills, The House looks at the two most controversial ones. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Luxon and Hipkins give election-year teaser
RNZ's political team sits down with the leaders of the two major parties - National's Christopher Luxon and Labour's Chris Hipkins - to reflect on 2025 and look forward to election year. Go to this episode on…
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