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Politics NZ

RNZ
New Zealand
National Party
Labour Party
Parliament
Christopher Luxon
New Zealand First
Te Pāti Māori
New Zealand Parliament
New Zealand Politics
Politics
Winston Peters
New Zealand Police
Auckland
Wellington
Parliament Of New Zealand
New Zealand Government
Kiwisaver
Labour Party (new Zealand)
Independent Police Conduct Authority
Climate Change

If you follow New Zealand politics, you'll want to follow Politics NZ. Get Nine to Noon Politics, The Whip, Morning Report's politicians panel, Focus on Politics, The House, & Context all in one feed.

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Join Wallace Chapman for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Fran O'Sullivan, Andrea Vance and Marian Hobbs. First they discuss Nicky Hager's new book - bombshell or fizzer? Then, is the OIA fit for purpose... more

The House on Sunday: The Government has deluged Parliament’s committees with work but starved them of time due to extra debates and urgency. The Justice Committee had it especially tough. Also, Louis looks at some of the bills passed into law during ... more

National is campaigning to 'pursue' breaking up Foodstuffs, as the party of business surprisingly ponders intervening in private enterprise. Political reporter Giles Dexter shops around political parties' pledges to drive down grocery prices, and loo... more

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Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Andrew Williams, Guyon Espiner and Jenna Lynch. The discuss the harrowing inquiry into police and Oranga Tamariki's handling of the Tom Phillips case, tw... more

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Andrew Williams
New Zealand First MP and former Mayor of the North Shore
New Zealand First
Episode: The Whip for 16 September 2026
Wayne Brown
Auckland Mayor
Auckland Council
Episode: National's olive branch: bed tax out, council cash in
John Glover
Queenstown Mayor
Queenstown Lakes District Council
Episode: National's olive branch: bed tax out, council cash in
Rosemary Tanya Tapsell
Former National Party candidate
National Party
Episode: National's olive branch: bed tax out, council cash in
Vinushi Walters
Member of Parliament
Labour Party
Episode: National's olive branch: bed tax out, council cash in
Les Morgan
Chief Operating Officer, Sudima Hotels (attendee at policy announcement)
Sudima Hotels
Episode: National's olive branch: bed tax out, council cash in
Louise Upson
Morning Report political reporter mentioned in context of policy thinking
RNZ
Episode: National's olive branch: bed tax out, council cash in
Dr. David Wilson
Clerk of the House of Representatives, expert adviser on Parliament's rules and practice
Parliament (The House of Representatives)
Episode: A contempt of privilege: Parliament’s Clerk explains
Pip Colgan
Advocate for Auckland Action Against Poverty
Auckland Action Against Poverty
Episode: Coalition in clean up mode

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Craig McCulloch-Aho
Host with RNZ focus on politics.

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House on Sunday: Duncan Webb exit interview
Q: How similar is The House to a courtroom?
He acknowledged similarities in procedure and argument structure but emphasized that Parliament is a political arena where performance and persuasion matter as much as legal technique.
House on Sunday: Duncan Webb exit interview
Q: What was the highlight of his time in Parliament?
The guest cited his role as Chief Whip and the experience of guiding colleagues through a lot of legislative activity as a standout, enjoying the behind-the-scenes work and the impact of members' bills.
Attorney General: Championing the rule of law
Q: And actually keeping that separation is another part of your role, isn't it?
Yes, maintaining comity between the judiciary and the political process is crucial, ensuring judgments are not attacked politically and that the judiciary stays within its lane.
Attorney General: Championing the rule of law
Q: Tell me about Judges.
The Attorney General recommends appointments of judges in consultation with the Chief Justice, and emphasizes that this is not a political process; the aim is to keep the judiciary separate from partisan politics while maintaining appropriate oversight and integrity in appointments.
Attorney General: Championing the rule of law
Q: So you specifically do that even inside Cabinet meetings? You're the person that has to say, actually, that's not what the law says, or that isn't what the Constitution is going to allow, or whatever, right?
Yes, and I have quite a wide remit across Government to ensure the Government acts within the rule of law, including advising on what the law allows during Cabinet discussions.

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This show focuses on New Zealand politics with a running thread of parliamentary procedure, policy analysis, and electoral strategy. Episodes frequently dissect budget processes, governance challenges, and coalition dynamics, often featuring economists, MPs, and political commentators who weigh in on fiscal transparency, policy costings, and accountability. Internationally relevant topics occasionally intersect with national issues, such as budget offices, KiwiSaver policy, and leadership tensions, making it a practical listen for anyone tracking how political decisions translate into budgets, reforms, and day-to-day governance.

A standout aspect is the blend of sharp panel discussions, expert guests, and timely context from parliamentary ... more

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Politics NZ launched a year ago and published 212 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Andrew Williams
2. Wayne Brown
3. John Glover
4. Rosemary Tanya Tapsell
5. Vinushi Walters
6. Les Morgan
7. Louise Upson
8. Dr. David Wilson

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