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#BHN Big Hairy News

Big Hairy Network
Co-Governance
New Zealand Politics
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Treaty Principles
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Te Pati Māori
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National Party
David Seymour
Gang Rehabilitation
Renewable Energy
Tattoo Removal Program
Holidays Act
New Zealand
New Zealand Government Budget
Waikato River
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Energy Policy
Health Services
Cook Strait Ferries

Award winning podcasters Pat and Chewie host a news commentary show that is broadcast weekdays Big Hairy News, or #BHN, gives the space needed to cover off the stories covered rather than the two and a half minutes the mainstream media gives guests between weather and the next ad break.

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Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has her day in court challenging Te Pāti Māori's president John Tamihere's leadership and her expulsion from the party.David Seymour loves the limelight and makes the most of his camera time answering questions as Associate Educa... more

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Labour MP Ingrid Leary has been caught using ChatGPT to formulate questions to ask Minister Casey Costello. Leary first denied that she used the AI system, to then confirm she doesExpelled MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has filed for an interim injunction, ... more

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Welcome to the fight Comrade Wayne Brown over the cuts and populist legislation that this government is participating in. This time it's over the maximum increase to rates of 2%-4% leaving Auckland not able to fund it's needs. It also means that citi... more

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Aaron Hendry joins us LIVE at 9pm to talk about Kickback's State of the Street report released today showing, among other things, the issue of young people are sleeping on the streets and in cars is getting worse.Tania Waikato joins us LIVE tonight a... more

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Dr. Alex Plum
Researcher focusing on the disparities in sentencing based on ethnicity
Auckland University of Technology
Episode: #BHN Maori getting harsher sentences | Bish on Regional Councils | Govt ignored advice on crackdown
Celia Wade Brown
Green Party spokesperson for local government
Green Party
Episode: #BHN OCR cut again | Shocking Tova interview of Chippy | More details on losing Regional Councils
Sophie Barker
Dunedin's new mayor
Dunedin City Council
Episode: #BHN Tākuta Ferris speaks on MATA | Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker on cancelling Regional Councils | Luxon on coalition cracks | Hipkins on Kiwisaver for low income
Tākuta Ferris
Politician and spokesperson for Māori issues
Te Pāti Māori
Episode: #BHN Tākuta Ferris speaks on MATA | Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker on cancelling Regional Councils | Luxon on coalition cracks | Hipkins on Kiwisaver for low income
Michael Woods
Former Labour MP and Transport Minister returning to politics
Labour Party
Episode: #BHN Simeon blocks gender affirming care | Michael Woods returns | Patreon's future
Qiulae Wong
Leader of the Opportunity Party
Opportunity Party
Episode: #BHN Qiulae Wong joins us to talk Opportunity Party | Gary's Economics on 30 | Seymour's d**k move
Dr. Jude Ball
Co-director of the ASPIRE Aotearoa Research Centre, Doctor in Public Health
University of Otago
Episode: #BHN Sam Seder on Zohran Mamdani | Dr Jude Ball on Tobacco interference | Unity in parliament?
Sam Seder
Political commentator and host of the Majority Report
Majority Report
Episode: #BHN Sam Seder on Zohran Mamdani | Dr Jude Ball on Tobacco interference | Unity in parliament?
Craig Renny
CTU Economist
New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Episode: #BHN Chloe Swarbrick versus HDPA | Nicola Willis on Herald NOW | Kieran and theBISH on Breakfast

Hosts

Pat
Host and political commentator, bringing a critical but humorous perspective to social and political issues.
Chewie
Co-host, known for engaging discussions and critical analysis of political content with a light-hearted approach.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 209 ratings
  • Pat and Chewy holding feet to the fire

    Pat and Chewy I trust, they are both honest and reliable and hold the left and right to account, I better informed by them than the MSM ❤️ the right are to scared to go and defend their policies

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Porangi
    New Zealand3 months ago
  • Great political analysis

    I send this podcast to anyone who I speak to who is wrestling with our current social issues in Aotearoa New Zealand. Particularly good for non Maori to wrap their heads around what on earth is going on, how it affects the people of this country and who benefits and who doesn’t. In this current media crisis keep doing what you’re doing at BHN. You help explain the smoke and mirrors in our current world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    perpetual_student
    New Zealand4 months ago
  • A must listen for me

    A balm to my left leaning soul. Keeps me up to date on political current affairs. Fab guests with minimal time restrictions so discussions are thorough. Hosts add humor.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sallygirl08
    New Zealand4 months ago
  • Progressive, and thoughtful commentary on politics. The interviews are the best part and intelligent questions asked to very knowledgeable guests.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    mindful86
    7 months ago
  • Well informed, interesting and totally pertinent. Great stuff.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Tuahiwi David
    a year ago

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The progressiveness and community focus resonates deeply, with feedback highlighting the encouragement to seek deeper understanding of political issues.
Audience appreciates the balance of humor and critical analysis, making even heavy topics accessible.
Listeners express gratitude for the insightful commentary on current news, crediting the hosts with informing and engaging them far better than mainstream media.

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#BHN Kickback State of the Street report | Tania Waikato on school numbers | Luxon's gangsta move
Q: Why do you think youth homelessness is not being effectively addressed?
Both the previous and current governments have failed to provide enough support and understanding of the issue.
#BHN Kickback State of the Street report | Tania Waikato on school numbers | Luxon's gangsta move
Q: What is the State of the Streets report about?
It's a report that pulls data on youth homelessness to better understand the issue and advocate for change.
#BHN Maori getting harsher sentences | Bish on Regional Councils | Govt ignored advice on crackdown
Q: What does your research specifically show about the treatment of Māori versus Pākehā in sentencing for drink driving offenses?
Our analysis indicated that Māori face harsher sentences than Pākehā despite similar blood alcohol levels during the offense.
#BHN Qiulae Wong joins us to talk Opportunity Party | Gary's Economics on 30 | Seymour's d**k move
Q: Can you give us the elevator pitch for the reset and what today's Opportunity Party is all about?
It's a subtle but important change, recognizing that to get over the pesky 5%, we've got to do something different and we've got to do something that's maybe a bit different and disruptive from what we've done last time.
#BHN Gary Payinda on his Labour Party selection | Mitchell on Q&A | More polluting cars on the way
Q: How much responsibility does the government take for the current situation regarding EVs?
We stand by our decision to scrap the clean car discount while acknowledging that the demand has decreased.

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3. Sophie Barker
4. Tākuta Ferris
5. Michael Woods
6. Qiulae Wong
7. Dr. Jude Ball
8. Sam Seder

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