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Politics Central

Newstalk ZB
New Zealand
Auckland
New Zealand First
National Party
United States
Labour Party
ACT Party
Christopher Luxon
Kiwisaver
Ukraine
NCEA
Strait Of Hormuz
New Zealand Mineral Resources
Auckland, New Zealand
AI Data Centers
Russia
Education Policy
Iran
Police
IPCA

Newstalk ZB serves up what you need to know, on all things politics at home, and abroad. The show reviews, previews, analyses and challenges the biggest political issues of the week, with all the big players.

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Former Defence Minister Ron Mark is returning to New Zealand First as a candidate this election, standing for the party in the Wairarapa electorate, it's been confirmed.

The former MP was the Minister of Defence, in the first Ardern-Labour Governm... more

The ACT Party's campaigning on a classroom disruption crackdown.

If elected it says it will back teachers who reasonably remove disruptive students from the classroom, and force parents to take accountability.

That could include fines if parents ... more

National says its paid parental leave policy was already in the works, despite recent comments from Stuart Nash accusing one of its MPs of being lazy.

Nash resigned from NZ First after it was revealed he called Napier MP Katie Nimon the “laziest MP... more

The Green Party today announced they want a one-year moratorium on new artificial intelligence data centres being consented to give regulation time to catch up.

The aim to create legislation to protect resources and communities during the pause.

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Chlöe Swarbrick
Green Party co-leader
Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand
Episode: Chlöe Swarbrick: Greens co-leader on the party's planned one-year moratorium on AI data centres
Wayne Brown
Mayor of Auckland
Auckland Council
Episode: Wayne Brown: City-to-city relationships are the future of trade
Anne-Marie Brady
Canterbury University Professor, geopolitical expert
Canterbury University
Episode: Anne-Marie Brady: Geopolitical Commentator on the fish hooks of partnering with larger countries
Todd McClay
Trade Minister for New Zealand
National Party
Episode: Todd McClay: Trade Minister on National's new trade-focused election policy
Edwin Paul
Chair of the India New Zealand Business Council
India New Zealand Business Council
Episode: Edwin Paul: Chair of India New Zealand Business Council on India FTA, Modi's visit and Winston Peter's comments
Nicole McKee
New ACT Party deputy leader, former cabinet minister for courts and firearms policy advocate
ACT Party
Episode: Nicole McKee: New ACT Deputy Leader explains party's goals ahead for elections
Adam Pearse
New Zealand Herald Deputy Political Editor
New Zealand Herald
Episode: Adam Pearse: NZ Herald deputy political editor on Chris Luxon's visit to Australia
Simon Watts
Minister for Auckland
New Zealand Government
Episode: Simon Watts: Auckland Minister says Budget 2026 delivers for Auckland, despite Mayor's pessimism
Andrew Hoggard
Biosecurity Minister and ACT MP
New Zealand Government / ACT Party
Episode: Andrew Hoggard: Biosecurity Minister announces $79 million to axe wilding pines

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Host of Weekend Collective on Newstalk ZB; frequent moderator and commentator on politics and current affairs

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on National's new paid parental leave policy
Q: Where will the funding come from to support this expanding policy?
Funding will come from tight operating allowances and a gradual rollout aligned with budgetary plans so the policy remains affordable while balancing debt reduction.
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on National's new paid parental leave policy
Q: What about KiwiSaver contributions during leave?
National would continue making KiwiSaver contributions for parents on paid leave to correct the retirement savings penalty many women face during maternity leave, ensuring long-term financial security.
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on National's new paid parental leave policy
Q: Is there room for movement in the weekly payment amount for paid parental leave?
Yes. The payment level is indexed to average wage growth and reviewed annually, so as wages rise, the value of the leave payment increases to keep pace with living costs.
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on National's new paid parental leave policy
Q: What is the most significant change you're proposing in the paid parental leave policy?
The extension is gradual, aiming for 40 weeks in the long run, with 27 weeks next year, 28 the following year, and 30 weeks by 2029, alongside flexibility to share leave and maintain payments through wage-linked growth and KiwiSaver contributions.
Chlöe Swarbrick: Greens co-leader on the party's planned one-year moratorium on AI data centres
Q: What is the core message or takeaway you want beyond traditional voters?
The core message is that meeting basic needs—safe housing, affordable energy, clean water—requires consistent, principled policy, and that regulation should protect communities and ensure the country benefits from new tech without compromising essential services.

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This show centers political analysis and policy discussion with a focus on New Zealand's national politics, elections, and energy policy, often featuring high-profile former leaders, ministerial figures, economists, and policy experts. Episodes tend to unpack government strategy, coalition dynamics, regulatory reforms, and the economic implications of policy choices, with a mix of live panels and in-depth interviews. Notable threads across recent episodes include governance and coalition dynamics, energy security and renewables, and the role of government in supporting major events and regional development. The format appears to blend sharp political critique with practical policy context, useful for listeners who want to understand how dec... more

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4. Todd McClay
5. Edwin Paul
6. Nicole McKee
7. Adam Pearse
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