Cross Party Lines
Cross Party LinesA weekly podcast about the political landscape in New Zealand and around the world. Proudly going beyond the headlines, looking at the structural challenges, challenging the status quo and explaining our place in the complex geopolitical stage. Hosted by Phil Goff and Chris Finlayson. crosspartylines.substack.com
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 50 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | |||
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Hosted by Phil Goff and Chris Finlayson, Cross Party Lines returns for a week of policy overload, parliamentary chaos, and language in the House that both men thought they’d never hear. With 46 days to go, the episode cuts through the confetti of pro... more
Hosted by Phil Goff and Chris Finlayson, Cross Party Lines marks the 25th anniversary of September 11 with a deeply personal account of the night the world changed — and then turns to an election campaign generating more heat than light and an AI war... more
Hosted by Phil Goff and Chris Finlayson, Cross Party Lines takes to the stage at The Piano in Christchurch for a sold out live episode that opens with a tribute to the resilience of Cantabrians and closes with a plea to get on the electoral roll befo... more
Hosted by Phil Goff and Chris Finlayson, Cross Party Lines returns in a week dominated by tax promises nobody can keep, a CEO pay packet that defies all decency and a rare moment of cross-party agreement on social media and children that both men wan... more
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- Smug masquerades as smart
I thought this blatant rip off of the UK rest is politics, would be OK, cause Finlayson is so atypical. However it is even less worthwhile than the UK source. In the end it’s two old Wellington insiders confusing access with wisdom. What is particularly galling is how the smug tut-tutting completely fails to address their and their parties complicity in the failure of globalist technocratic elites to convince electorates of their worldview. It the level of smart that not very smart insiders lov... more
Apple Podcasts1snickleberry
New Zealand2 months ago - Long awaited
Finally, an informed and intelligent discussion on NZ politics. Great format and ideal members for the panel. Have become a loyal
Follower.
Apple Podcasts5millsywellyNew Zealand2 months ago - Solid.
I don’t agree with everything entirely (as when everything), but it’s nice to different sides of the spectrum finding common ground. Pick and choose your episodes as both sides can go from 0 to 100 in a short space which gets rather intense for the listener. As a final note, just because someone opposes mass immigration doesn’t mean they don’t want immigrants - quality of quantity.
Apple Podcasts4Lunaandhope56New Zealand8 months ago - Good as far as it goes
In the roundup for 2025, the panel and moderator did not include the setbacks to pay equity in 2025. I wonder why that was?
Apple Podcasts3GeorgianaNZNew Zealand9 months ago - Podcast find for 2025!
Really enjoy listening to this podcast with two of AotearoaNZ’s knowledgeable former politicians who know what they’re talking about. Helps me to better understand the issues and also gives me an insight into politics of the past. I look forward to each episode. 10/10!
Apple Podcasts5NinjaKittyJakNew Zealand9 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #241 |  United Kingdom/News/Politics |
YouTube | #192 | New Zealand/Popular Podcasts |
Spotify | #58 | New Zealand/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #33 | New Zealand/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #67 | New Zealand/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #4 | New Zealand/News/Politics |
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This show features seasoned politicians and policy experts in thoughtful, no-holds-barred dialogue about New Zealand politics and global affairs. Conversations span leadership dynamics, party strategy, governance reform, and cross-party cooperation, often weaving in live-event vibes, sponsor segments, and timely policy debates. Across episodes, listeners encounter a mix of insider perspective, historical context, and international angles on democracy, populism, and regional diplomacy, all delivered with a calm, unalarmist tone. It's especially noteworthy for pairing former politicians from different affiliations to dissect issues with civility and clarity, making complex policy topics accessible to engaged, policy-minded audiences. Potentia... more
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Recent guests on Cross Party Lines include:
1. Erika Stanford
2. Wyatt Creech
3. Tracey Marvin
4. Helen Clark
5. Eve McCallum
6. Alex Martin
7. Annette King
8. Rod Emerson
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