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At Large with Toby Manhire

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Bringing the insight, wit and energy of The Spinoff to your podcast feed, At Large with Toby Manhire dives into a story in the news, drawing on Spinoff talent and newsmakers to cast light on the issues of the moment. Each episode centres on an illuminating but unstuffy interview that helps the listener get their head around a subject, followed by How Good, a short, unashamedly exuberant celebratio... more

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It’s a milestone day for election 2026, with the pre-election fiscal update – Prefu, to you – staged in Wellington. Bernard Hickey emerges blinking from the lockup to assess the state of the accounts. The finance minister, Nicola Willis, has welcomed... more

The host of Q+A is typically the Q guy, but here he does the A. Jack Tame sits down with Toby to explain how he’s prepping for next week’s big debate, why Christopher Luxon has avoided his interviews for more than two years, and what the National and... more

After a flurry of speculation, Nicky Hager last night launched Dirty Work: The Taxpayers’ Union and the New Zealand Hard Right, which he called a sequel of sorts to The Hollow Men of 2006 and Dirty Politics (2014).

Hager did not approach those he wro... more

The government today published a review of its approach to funding events across NZ. That includes $40m for concerts, in a programme launched a year ago like a Robbie Williams chorus. Chris Schulz, writer of the Boiler Room newsletter and Spinoff con... more

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Recent Guests

Jack Tame
News presenter and journalist
TVNZ
Episode: Jack Tame on getting ghosted by Luxon and hosting the first big debate
Nicky Hager
Author of Dirty Work, investigative writer
Author, Dirty Work
Episode: Nicky Hager and Dirty Work: the author responds to his critics
Chris Schulz
Music journalist covering live events for The Spinoff
The Spinoff
Episode: NZ is spending millions to lure the big acts. Is it working?
Tom Barraclough
Founder of the Brainbox Institute Think Tank and a tech startup founder
Brainbox Institute, Syncopate
Episode: OK so is AI really about to wipe out the humans? (And what is NZ doing about it?)
Liam Rātana
Spinoff Ātea editor
The Spinoff
Episode: The coalition v the Māori language: how has Te Reo fared this term?
Peter Dunne
Former New Zealand MP and political strategist with long involvement in MMP
United Future / United NZ / United Future; political commentator
Episode: The kingmaker myth, and the hill Qiulae Wong and Opportunity must climb
Sam Stubbs
Founder and Managing Director of Simplicity, KiwiSaver non-profit
Simplicity
Episode: How National ankle-tapped Labour on KiwiSaver, with Sam Stubbs
Tim Groser
Former New Zealand Minister of Trade; former Ambassador to the United States
New Zealand government
Episode: ‘Freaking bizarre’: NZ’s former man in Washington on trade, Trump and a whole lot more
Sarah Dalton
Executive Director of the Association for Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS)
ASMS
Episode: Simeon Brown is a no-show at the senior doctors’ conference. What is their message for him?

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Toby Manhire
Host of At Large with Toby Manhire

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings
  • Excellent

    Manhire’s is among NZs best heads that talk but also think. Recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    festooned13
    New Zealanda month ago

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Is the recovery finally here in the NZ economy?
Q: What is the current mood about the recovery in New Zealand's economy?
The guest sees some early signs of rebalancing and pent-up demand but remains cautious due to headwinds like rising interest rates, fuel costs, and weather-related risks, arguing that a sustained recovery requires more positive conditions and policy support.
The kingmaker myth, and the hill Qiulae Wong and Opportunity must climb
Q: What would be your advice to Qiulae Wong and the Opportunity Party as they approach debates and the final stretch of the campaign?
Stay positive, stick to broad policy lines, avoid sniping, and be cautious with detail; in debates, fewer specifics and a strong, calm delivery can be more effective.
The kingmaker myth, and the hill Qiulae Wong and Opportunity must climb
Q: What's your thinking on the use of the term kingmaker in the MMP era?
Dunne argues that true kingmaker moments are rare and historically occurred in only a couple of elections, with most negotiations being about forming a functional government rather than granting broad influence.
How will NZ’s under-16 social media ban work? (And why do NZ First and Act hate it?)
Q: What is the political status and likelihood of passage before or after the election?
The bill is presented as a government bill but is driven by coalition partners; Labour is evaluating and has not yet pledged full support. The timing is uncertain, likely delaying enforcement until years after passage, potentially making it an election issue.
How will NZ’s under-16 social media ban work? (And why do NZ First and Act hate it?)
Q: How would age checks be enforced and what are the concerns about privacy?
Age verification would be platform-led, with multiple methods such as face scans or device data, raising privacy concerns. There is debate about how robust these checks should be, with worries about privacy versus effectiveness, and potential exemptions or carve-outs.

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A current-events interview show that blends sharp political and policy analysis with lighter, culture-forward segments. Across recent episodes, the conversation tends to orbit New Zealand politics, public policy, and economic issues, with frequent deep dives into elections, party strategy, and governance. A recurring pattern pairs high-snippet interviews with timely briefing on topics like KiwiSaver, energy transition, local government reform, and infrastructure, punctuated by a short, upbeat How Good segment that spotlights a new cultural or lifestyle topic. Noteworthy is the show's habit of weaving rigorous policy discussion with accessible storytelling, live polling context, and occasional human-scale moments (food, sport, or music) to k... more

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1. Jack Tame
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3. Chris Schulz
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5. Liam Rātana
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7. Sam Stubbs
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