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Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief

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New Zealand
National Party
Labour Party
Christopher Luxon
New Zealand Politics
Winston Peters
Chris Hipkins
Co-Governance
New Zealand First
Economic Growth
Far North District Council
Māori Culture
Greens
Cost Of Living Crisis
Willie Jackson
ACT Party
Auckland
Labour Party (new Zealand)
The Opportunities Party
Nicola Willis

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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Buried in the minor parties debate, Winston Peters dropped a massive election grenade: an extra $120 a week for working families. That is over $6,000 a year, but when pushed on how to pay for it, he pointed to economic growth, mining, and a future fu... more

Chris Hipkins goes missing when asked how Labour will pay for its promises. Duncan Garner tracks down the missing Labour leader who refuses to front for the Editor-in-Chief podcast after getting put through the political wringer on his uncosted $18 b... more

It is only day three of the election campaign, and the left is already fighting over the Treasury keys. Chlöe Swarbrick wants the finance portfolio, Chris Hipkins says Barbara Edmonds gets it bottom line, and Labour is talking up a mini budget to cov... more

The latest poll just blew the election wide open with a massive Green surge, leaving National and Labour tied at 28%. But behind the headline numbers, who actually holds the balance of power? Plus, New Zealand First candidate Bernadette Soares joins ... more

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Recent Guests

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member of Parliament, Te Paati Māori
Te Paati Māori
Episode: Parliament Chaos: C-Bombs and Supermarket Madness Cause MPs to be Ejected
Andrew Doyle
British author, academic and writer focused on free speech
Free Speech Union
Episode: Arrested For Memes & Jokes: Free Speech Campaigner Andrew Doyle’s UK Hate Speech Laws Warning
Craig Stobo
New Zealand First candidate and former financial markets professional
New Zealand First
Episode: New NZ Superannuation Rules: Craig Stobo NZ First Candidate Explains
Morris Williamson
Political commentator and former MP
Episode: $21 Billion Uncosted Promises: Chris Hipkins Can't Answer Where the Money Is Coming From
Belinda Moffat
CEO and registrar of the Real Estate Authority
Real Estate Authority (REA)
Episode: Janet Dixon Real Estate License Ban: 90 Minute Course Strips 30 Year Career
Alwyn Poole
Educationalist, charter school advocate
Independent educationalist
Episode: NZ Is In An Education Crisis As New Data Shows The System Is Failing
Ron Mark
Former New Zealand First MP, former Defence Minister
New Zealand Parliament / NZ First
Episode: $2.5 Billion on Government Consultants and Why Ron Mark is Fighting for Parliament Return
Chris Ipkins
Commentator/Analyst
Iwi Leaders Forum reference (mentioned in discussion)
Episode: Are You Better Off? 20 Economic Stats NZ Voters Need To See
Steve Gibson
Hastings District Council councillor and former police officer
Hastings District Council
Episode: Hastings District Council: Unelected Representation Sparking Government Backlash

Host

Duncan Garner
Host of the show and Editor In Chief; long-time journalist and commentator on NZ politics and current affairs.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 392 ratings
  • Crucial voice

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Helena the Barbarian
    New Zealand4 months ago
  • Misinformation at its best

    More evidence that Garner is fully down the rabbit hole

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Peejaycee001
    New Zealand6 months ago
  • Used to be good

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thicc808
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • 👍

    Always enjoy Dunc’s perspective.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Malooo Malo
    Australia2 years 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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Parliament Chaos: C-Bombs and Supermarket Madness Cause MPs to be Ejected
Q: Jordan, what are you making about the supermarket policy from National?
Jordan discusses the political risk, the potential impact on consumer prices, and questions whether National's moves are credible or just election politics designed to win votes.
Winston Peters: Supermarket Breakups, BNZ Buyback & Election 2026
Q: How would you finance the BNZ buyback and what signals does that send to investors?
He signals a clear plan to finance NZ First's budgets in the future, arguing for responsible fiscal strategies and noting that other parties lack concrete financial plans, though he does not publicly share all details in this interview.
Winston Peters: Supermarket Breakups, BNZ Buyback & Election 2026
Q: What is your view on the proposed supermarket interventions and their likely impact on prices?
Peters argues that intervention is necessary to remove duopolies and create a more competitive environment, while acknowledging the policy's complexity and potential legal challenges; he emphasizes that the aim is to reduce costs for consumers, though the exact price outcomes remain uncertain.
New NZ Superannuation Rules: Craig Stobo NZ First Candidate Explains
Q: Is Winston Peters right to reopen the debate around New Zealand Super and the citizenship?
The guest believes the debate is timely and necessary, outlining reasons for linking NZ Super to citizenship and the broader goal of ensuring welfare is directed to those with a genuine connection to New Zealand.
Exclusive Interview: TOP Leader Qiulae Wong on TOP’s 10-Year Plan & Luxon
Q: Do you expect other parties to sign up or support this plan, and how feasible is it to pass such reforms in a parliamentary system?
Wong indicates that coalition-building is essential and that significant tax changes are unlikely to pass without broader political support, acknowledging the practical limits of pushing a major reform through as a minor party.

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