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Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief

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New Zealand
Labour Party
National Party
Christopher Luxon
New Zealand Politics
Winston Peters
Chris Hipkins
Economic Growth
New Zealand First
Cost Of Living Crisis
Te Pāti Māori
Co-Governance
ACT Party
Māori Culture
Housing Market
Far North District Council
Treaty Of Waitangi
Nicola Willis
New Zealand Economy
Public Service

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

Christopher Luxon has finally done something we weren't sure he had in him: he expressed a genuine, unscripted opinion. The Prime Minister suggested a referendum on MMP, asking whether our 30-year-old electoral system still works or has just created ... more

Why are we importing 111,000 foreign workers when thousands of New Zealanders cannot find a job? Unemployment has hit an 11-year high at 5.6%, youth unemployment is nearing 14%, and real wages are falling. Yet the government continues issuing tens of... more

The latest Roy Morgan poll has the Opportunities Party at 8%. Is this a real political shift or just an outlier? Duncan Garner sits down with political commentators David Farrier and Jordan Williams to break down what this means for Labour, National,... more

Christopher Luxon told struggling small-business owners that they need an adult relationship with the government. After massive backlash, he finally apologised, but the damage is already done.

We talk to Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young about... more

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Recent Guests

David Farrier
Guest joining to discuss the poll and broader political implications
Journalist/Commentator
Episode: NZ Election Poll Shock: 8% Support Could Change the Government
David Farrar
Pollster and commentator
Political analyst
Episode: Christopher Luxon TOP Coalition Decision
Mark Hooper
Farmer in Taranaki
Federated Farmers
Episode: Stuart Nash Resigns: How Loose Lips Destroyed His NZ First Comeback
Paul Henry
Guest, former broadcaster and politician,
Independent/Act-aligned political figure
Episode: Paul Henry on the NZ Economy, Debt, and The 2026 Election
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India
Government of India
Episode: Shane Jones Slams Chris Luxon: Indian Community Speech Sparks Huge Coalition Backlash
Luka Jansen
Guest, conservation advocate and former hunter/tramper in the Ureweras
Independent conservation advocate (NZ)
Episode: NZ Conservation Bill Exposed: Luka Jansen on Co-Governance and Lost Access
Dr Brian Betty
Outgoing boss of NZ GP association; Health NZ Board member
GPs Association / Health New Zealand
Episode: Doctor Shortage New Zealand: Why Labour’s Free GP Promise Fails
Levi Anderson-Crewther
Owner of a traffic management company in Northland
Traffic management company (Northland)
Episode: Road Cone Waste & Real Estate Rule Scrapped
Luka Jensen
Horizons Regional Council councillor
Horizons Regional Council
Episode: Local Government Co-Governance Crisis: Councillors Handed 460 Pages Before Vote

Host

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

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 375 ratings
  • Crucial voice

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Helena the Barbarian
    New Zealand3 months ago
  • Misinformation at its best

    More evidence that Garner is fully down the rabbit hole

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Peejaycee001
    New Zealand4 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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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Luxon Business Backlash: Can Erica Stanford Save National’s Vote?
Q: What did Carolyn think of the comments and the apology?
Carolyn suggested the comments were damaging to small businesses and that the apology, while necessary, may come too late to restore trust with the SME sector.
Christopher Luxon TOP Coalition Decision
Q: Did National consult its caucus or was this a captain's call?
The panel speculates that the decision may have had board-level endorsement but questions the timing and whether it was a kitchen-cabinet decision or a response to live questioning.
Christopher Luxon TOP Coalition Decision
Q: Was it smart from Luxon? Was it deliberate? What's behind it?
David Farrar suggests it was a calculated opportunity seized in the moment, framed to clarify a potential coalition stance, with subsequent media follow-up solidifying the position.
National Paid Parental Leave Policy: Why Families Are Waiting Until 2030
Q: So, watching the paid parental leave extension, is this something you support and what are the costs?
David Seymour responds that support depends on how it's paid for, and suggests weighing either tax increases, borrowing, or reallocation of existing funds, with an emphasis on understanding the overall cost to taxpayers before committing to a longer expansion.
Paul Henry on the NZ Economy, Debt, and The 2026 Election
Q: What makes this upcoming election so critical for Act and its role in forming a government?
Paul argues Act's influence could be decisive if it secures 5% or more, potentially enabling a Labour-led government or a coalition shift. He stresses Act's philosophy of smaller government and practical policy over grand promises.

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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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