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Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief

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New Zealand
Kainga Ora
Tax Cuts
Home Buying
Property Investment
National Government
Labour Government
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Mortgage Strategy
Bill English
Mental Health
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Chuck Simpson
Darleen Tana
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New Zealand Economics
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After 30 years fronting other people’s brands across TV, radio, and newspapers, Duncan Garner is finally in charge. Welcome to his podcast - Duncan Garner: Editor in Chief.

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Latest Episodes

Welcome to 2026, and we’re back... even if Parliament and the school system aren’t. This is the first Editor in Chief of an election year, and Duncan isn’t easing into it quietly.

We dig into the long summer shutdown for politicians and teachers an... more

After a brutal stretch for job seekers, are we finally seeing signs of life in the employment market?Tom O’Neill from cv.co.nz joins Duncan Garner to break down what he’s seeing on the ground. Job ads are lifting, employers are starting to move again... more

The dangers of electric scooters for children and teenagers that nobody seems to be talking about. From real-life injuries to reckless riding, Duncan highlights the urgent need for schools and councils to act now before more lives are put at risk.

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Alright folks, here’s the deal. I’ve been reporting on New Zealand politics for 30 years, and let me tell you—nothing bloody changes. Every year it’s the same chop-and-change nonsense, short-term thinking rules, and our leaders keep kicking the can d... more

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Recent Guests

Bill English
Former Prime Minister and Finance Minister of New Zealand
National Party
Episode: Bill English on NZ's Economic Future
Ed McKnight
Economist
Episode: Westpac BLINDSIDES Kiwis With a Mortgage Rate Shock
Chris Bishop
New Zealand's Minister of Infrastructure
New Zealand Government
Episode: Nicola Willis' Unnecessary Challenge of Ruth Richardson: This Will Backfire!
Rohan Pike
Alicid Tobacco expert, former Australian Federal Police Officer and Border Control Officer
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Episode: Ludicrous Hauraki Gulf Fishing Ban And NZ's Illicit Tobacco Surge
Qiulae Wong
Leader of the Opportunity Party, applying political experience from her background in business and environmental advocacy.
Opportunity Party
Episode: Luxon’s Leadership Wobbles And TOP Leader Qiulae Wong
Al Brown
Acclaimed chef known for Depot and Logan Brown restaurants, as well as various food products
Al Brown
Episode: Al Brown - The Recipe Behind Kiwi Chef's Culinary Empire
Helen Joyce
Irish journalist and academic who has written extensively about trans ideology
Episode: NZ's MAJOR Transgender Issue & John Tamihere's Overpaid Executives
Ani Obrien
Media commentator
Episode: Struggling Kiwis Pay More While Luxon Pays Less — The Hypocrisy Is Staggering
Katie Wesley
Financial expert and advocate of budget non-negotiables
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Episode: Life’s Little Luxuries: How to Treat Yourself Without the Guilt (or the Debt)

Host

Duncan Garner
Editor In Chief, recognized for his extensive experience in journalism and media, providing insightful commentary and interviews on pressing issues.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 330 ratings
  • 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 Zealand2 years ago
  • Lose mumsey….

    Don’t need to hear her first world problems - not sure who to have international holiday with. Or her son not having somewhere to charge his bike which he looks like a gorilla on cos it’s too small.

    Long form podcasts on RNZ more valuable.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CLSNZ
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Woke propaganda!

    Zero stars.

    Absolutely stinks of desperate, Woke Government funded propaganda.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    D Busch
    New Zealand2 years ago

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Green Shoots In The NZ Job Market With Tom O’Neill
Q: What should job seekers do to relaunch in the new year?
Job seekers should celebrate their past year's achievements and set new goals for the year ahead, applying for jobs early in the hiring cycle.
REVEALED: Erica Stanford On Social Media Ban Before 2027 Election
Q: What about truancy? Truancy is different to attendance, isn't it? And are our attendance levels okay?
Erica acknowledges attendance levels are improving but still need work, especially for certain cohorts of students.
REVEALED: Erica Stanford On Social Media Ban Before 2027 Election
Q: So there'll be a ban before an election?
Erica confirms they are aiming to implement a ban before the election with existing and new legislation.
REVEALED: Erica Stanford On Social Media Ban Before 2027 Election
Q: How are you going?
Erica describes the efforts of a policy team to create effective legislation for social media regulation for under-16s.
Bill English on NZ's Economic Future
Q: What should the government focus on to get back to surplus?
Bill English suggests that the government needs to focus on value for money in their spending and ensure that they are not being wasteful with taxpayer money.

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7. Helen Joyce
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