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Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief

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New Zealand
National Party
Labour Party
Christopher Luxon
Te Pāti Māori
Chris Hipkins
Winston Peters
Economic Growth
New Zealand Politics
Māori Culture
New Zealand Economy
Te Paati Māori
Cost Of Living Crisis
Erica Stanford
New Zealand First
Public Service
Housing Market
ACT Party
Chris Bishop
Brothers Green

Duncan Garner: Editor in Chief is a New Zealand politics and current affairs podcast hosted by veteran broadcaster Duncan Garner. With more than 30 years across TV, radio, and newspapers, Duncan brings sharp opinion, hard questions, political interviews, and breaking news analysis on NZ politics, government, media, the economy, and the stories shaping New Zealand. Email: duncan@rova.nz Facebook : ... more

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Latest Episodes

Another day, another massive bill dropped on Kiwi ratepayers with absolutely zero transparency. This week, Horizons Regional Council is quietly rushing through 14 separate co-governance agreements under the Resource Management Act. We speak to whistl... more

We pull back the curtain on The Opportunities Party and look at whether it is quietly becoming part of Labour's broader coalition architecture. Plus Shane Jones joins us to front up after the government backed down on the conservation land battle. We... more

The TOP party is surging in the polls and closing in on parliament, and it's not hard to see why.

Kiwis are feeling the pinch right now and the frustration with our broken systems is reaching a boiling point. We are watching power bills climb by twe... more

The Greens want us all to pay more tax, but nothing is stopping them from voluntarily paying more right now.

Their co-leaders get paid $200,000 each courtesy of the taxpayer, yet they build policies around hunting down everyday Kiwis who work hard t... more

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Recent Guests

Christopher Harder
Former struck-off lawyer, longtime investigator into Pike River chronology
Independent investigator / former lawyer
Episode: Who Dropped The Pike River Charges? Christopher Harder Reveals Hidden Documents
Erica Stanford
Minister, responsible for Education (as discussed in interview)
New Zealand Government
Episode: Labour Public Transport Policy Costing Exposed & How We Fixed School Property Competency
Mike Angove
Head of Walk Without Fear Trust, advocate for tougher responses to coward punching
Walk Without Fear Trust
Episode: Coward Punch Law: Paul Goldsmith Challenged Over Weak Coward Punch Sentences
David Farrar
Pollster and commentator, joins to comment on Labour list and polling signals
Curia/David Farrar polling
Episode: Labour List 2026: Chris Hipkins Chooses Job Protection Over Fresh Talent
Cameron Luxton
ACT MP who drafted a bill to stop unelected voting rights on councils
ACT Party
Episode: ACT MP Cameron Luxton On National Copying His Bill To Stop Unelected Votes
Davina Smolders
Councillor, Far North District Council critic, investigative voice on local governance
Far North District Council
Episode: Far North Council’s Sovereignty Agreements Exposed | Davina Smolders returns
Aly Cook
Investigative researcher/journalist presenting documents and claims about ministerial meetings
Independent researcher
Episode: WHY IS LABOUR HIDING ITS POLICY, OR HAS IT NOT DONE THE HARD WORK?
Paul Thompson
Radio New Zealand journalist, guest discussion
Radio New Zealand
Episode: NZ Budget Rhetoric: Spending Addiction Unmasked
Janet Wilson
Journalist, commentator
Media/Journalism
Episode: The Budget Crossroads And A Government Fraying At The Edges

Host

Duncan Garner
Host of Editor In Chief with Duncan Garner; veteran broadcaster known for sharp questions and strong political interviews

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 371 ratings
  • Crucial voice

    Cut sick Duncan. All parties are not worth a Dime.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Helena the Barbarian
    New Zealanda month ago
  • Misinformation at its best

    More evidence that Garner is fully down the rabbit hole

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Peejaycee001
    New Zealand3 months ago
  • Used to be good

    Think someone’s paying him off or he’s lost the plot.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thicc808
    New Zealanda year ago
  • 👍

    Always enjoy Dunc’s perspective.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Malooo Malo
    Australiaa year ago
  • Loving it

    Miss your Mum every week.

    Hate that you now have a quick summary as well. That always come onto apple car play and not your full version so i have to pull over to find it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beka5
    New Zealand3 years ago

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Audience values direct, no-nonsense discourse and data-backed critique.
Engaging analyses of budgets and governance, though some listeners find the takes provocative.
Sharp, opinionated coverage that pushes guests to justify claims.
Consistently provides timely political interviews and strong investigative angles.

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Who Dropped The Pike River Charges? Christopher Harder Reveals Hidden Documents
Q: How did you get involved in this whole thing?
The guest describes receiving a copy of a 2017 editorial, pursuing professional counsel, and ultimately dedicating years to uncover the chronology and the unlawful nature of the deal, including pro bono work that spanned thousands of hours.
Nicola Willis Exposes Labour’s Massive $18 Billion Budget Hole
Q: What is your assessment of Labour's current costings and the $18.2 billion gap?
Willis argues Labour cannot credibly claim they can fund their promises given the sizeable gap, and the host and other commentators push Labour to provide clear spreadsheets and costings.
Coward Punch Law: Paul Goldsmith Challenged Over Weak Coward Punch Sentences
Q: Why didn't the Select Committee recommend a mandatory minimum sentence?
The committee argued the system relies on judges' discretion and that creating a mandatory minimum would not necessarily translate into tougher outcomes in practice, sparking debate about whether a fixed starting point is more effective than broad discretion.
Far North Council’s Sovereignty Agreements Exposed | Davina Smolders returns
Q: It seems that the last time we spoke was around the un-elected iwi getting onto the committee. How has that proven to be in practice?
Davina explains that the committee has become more structured with specific member names and procedures, but concerns remain about the influence and transparency of funding and decision-making.
Far North Council’s Sovereignty Agreements Exposed | Davina Smolders returns
Q: How's it been? You mean you've been in the firing line, you've been calling them out?
Davina describes a constant, busy struggle with ongoing governance issues, facing support from some community members while facing criticism from others, and emphasizes her role in scrutinizing council processes.

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A fast-paced, opinionated political current affairs show centered on New Zealand governance, budgets, and public policy. Discussions commonly swing between budget priorities, debt, public service reform, and the optics of political messaging, often with sharp interrogations of ministerial decisions and data transparency. Guests range from economists and journalists to politicians, giving the program a combative, debate-driven feel that aims to dissect policy with real-world consequences for voters and taxpayers. Noteworthy are its investigative threads into governance transparency and the way host and panelists challenge official narratives, making it a likely fit for listeners who want clear takes on policy trade-offs and political strateg... more

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4. David Farrar
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6. Davina Smolders
7. Aly Cook
8. Paul Thompson

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