
A 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, Chris Finlayson and Sam Collins crosspartylines.substack.com
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 22 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews CommentaryPolitics | |||

Hosted by Phil Goff and Chris Finlayson with Sam Collins, Cross Party Lines returns with an episode that moves from the kitchen table to the Crown balance sheet — and takes in the rise of populism across the Tasman along the way. Thanks to our founda... more
Hosted by Phil Goff and Chris Finlayson with Sam Collins, Cross Party Lines returns with an episode that sweeps from the parliamentary pecking order to the Strait of Hormuz — and lands on a question New Zealand still hasn’t answered about its own pan... more
Hosted by Phil Goff and Chris Finlayson with Sam Collins, Cross Party Lines is back with an episode that flows from domestic political turbulence straight into the fires of the Middle East — and lands on the economic storm heading New Zealand’s way. ... more
Hosted by Phil Goff and Chris Finlayson with Sam Collins, Cross Party Lines returns with an episode that moves from homelessness policy at home to war and international law abroad.
There may be many headlines this week — but there is really one glob... more
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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.
In the roundup for 2025, the panel and moderator did not include the setbacks to pay equity in 2025. I wonder why that was?
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!
Hearing two politicians (albeit ex) engage in sensible, non-positional discussion on critical issues is refreshing and a welcome change to the usual attacking and posturing. As a longtime TRIP fan, applaud this addition to my weekly podcast listening. Keep it up!
Really loving the considered and informed conversations, but wholeheartedly agree the theme music needs to change …
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This show provides sustained, multi-episode conversation about New Zealand politics and global affairs through a pragmatic, policy-focused lens. The hosts critique leadership dynamics, public policy trade-offs, and how global events influence domestic decisions, often exploring infrastructure, immigration, climate, and governance with a cross-partisan tilt. Episodes regularly feature long-tenured politicians offering blunt, experience-based insights, plus practical takes on campaigning, coalition dynamics, and institutional reform. A standout attribute is the willingness to weigh complex issues without resorting to partisan theatrics, making it useful for listeners who want nuanced debate and real-world policy context.
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