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Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief

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

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

The Justice Select Committee finally reported back on the coward punch legislation, and it is a massive letdown. Despite big promises to get tough on one-punch thugs, they completely failed to recommend mandatory minimum sentences. We talk to Mike An... more

Labour's new party list is out, and it looks less like a fresh start and more like a job protection scheme for politicians who have already been rejected by the public. We break down the lineup with pollster David Farrar to see who is safe and who go... more

The word racist is being thrown around far too easily these days, and it is quickly becoming completely meaningless. Tainui leader Tukoroirangi Morgan is labeling this the most racist government ever, claiming National is stripping away Māori rights ... more

Tainui leader Tukoroirangi Morgan has claimed at the Waitangi Tribunal that Christopher Luxon's National-led government is the most racist New Zealand has ever seen. Duncan Garner says it is time to call this out and hold Tuku's feet to the fire beca... more

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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
Stuart Nash
Political figure mentioned, potential cabinet alignment
New Zealand First / politician
Episode: NZ Budget Rhetoric: Spending Addiction Unmasked
Christine Rankin
District Councillor, Taupo
Taupo District Council
Episode: Labour’s Three-Headed Monster and National’s Search for a Spine
David Farrar
Former National Party pollster
National Party
Episode: The Collapse of Te Pāti Māori with David Farrar
Janet Wilson
Journalist, commentator
Media/Journalism
Episode: The Budget Crossroads And A Government Fraying At The Edges
Ashley Church
Panelist, commentator on politics and media
Independent commentator
Episode: The "Vibes" Economy vs. The Reality of Business and The Scrapping of The BSA
Bob McCroskey
Panelist, media commentator
Media professional
Episode: The "Vibes" Economy vs. The Reality of Business and The Scrapping of The BSA
Chlöe Swarbrick
Greens co-leader
Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand
Episode: Chlöe Swarbrick On Ending Poverty & Taxing Assets

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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 363 ratings
  • Crucial voice

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Helena the Barbarian
    New Zealand18 days ago
  • Misinformation at its best

    More evidence that Garner is fully down the rabbit hole

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Peejaycee001
    New Zealand2 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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WHY IS LABOUR HIDING ITS POLICY, OR HAS IT NOT DONE THE HARD WORK?
Q: Why is Labour hiding its policy, or has it not done the hard work?
The host argues that Labour has not fully developed or disclosed the policy details for the Future Fund, including what assets are involved, how it will be financed, and what oversight will govern it, suggesting a pattern of evasive messaging before the election.
David Seymour on Why 15000 Public Servants Have to Go
Q: So these changes, are you comfortable with those 8,000 jobs to go?
Yes, it's a long-term correction to a bloated public service that has grown far beyond what the country needs, and achieving a balanced path is about ensuring services match the population and narrowing the ministerial structure to be more efficient.
Chlöe Swarbrick On Ending Poverty & Taxing Assets
Q: How would you implement a wealth tax and what would you do about the cost of living?
Swarbrick explained the Greens' long-standing position on a wealth tax for the top tier of net wealth, arguing it would fund infrastructure and restore fairness. She noted the tax plan would be fully costed and released in the coming months, and highlighted potential mechanisms such as phased implementation, debt management, and using revenue to lower living costs and boost public investment.
Chlöe Swarbrick On Ending Poverty & Taxing Assets
Q: What would you cancel or change if Greens were in government today?
Chlöe Swarbrick outlined that the Greens would prioritize fully funded projects, oppose low-value spending, and push for a shift away from 'low quality' road investments toward costed, value-driven infrastructure and climate-aligned policies. She emphasized funding vital programs and avoiding empty promises, while maintaining a critique of the existing government's spending patterns.
'F** Off!': My Incredible Interaction With Far North Mayor
Q: Are you free today for 10 minutes for an interview?
Duncan Garner asks the Mayor for a quick 10-minute interview to address Divina Simolda's claims and respond to the council's governance issues.

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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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