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Politics NZ

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

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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Three stories on questions and "answers", including Peters' doppelgänger defence, the Speaker's example on Written Questions, and the MBIE inquiry.

RNZ’s The House, with insights into Parliament, legislation and issues, is made with funding from Par... more

Louis heads along to a select committee briefing on Bird Flu, while Phil looks at the hodgepodge of petitions that came up in a special debate this week.

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Christopher Luxon spent much of this week putting out fires of his own making. And others set by Winston Peters. RNZ's deputy political editor Craig McCulloch has more.

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Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Jenna Lynch, Poto Williams and Grant Duncan. Winston Peters faces the heat over "racist" comments made in Parliament, Christopher Luxon gets scoffed at f... more

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Kulé Wong
Leader of the Opportunity Party
Opportunity Party
Episode: National bolts the door as Opportunity knocks
Tracey Martin
Former Deputy Leader of New Zealand First, Chief Executive of the Aged Care Association
New Zealand First (former), Aged Care Association
Episode: The Whip for 29 July
Holly Bennett
Founder of RFA Ko Papa Māori Government Relations firm
RFA Ko Papa Māori Government Relations
Episode: The Whip for 29 July
Ricardo Menendez March
Parliament Bill Committee member
Parliament
Episode: House on Sunday: What could a parliamentary budget office look like?
Louise Upston
Senior National Party Cabinet Minister, Leader of the House
Episode: Leader of the House: Juggling a jigsaw puzzle
John Boscawen
Former ACT Deputy Leader, Board Member Tax Powers Union, regular on Backbenchers TV
ACT, Tax Powers Union
Episode: The Whip for 1 July
Erika Stanford
Minister for Immigration; National MP
National Party
Episode: House on Sunday: Misinforming MPs, and an election-free QT
Phil Twyford
Former Immigration Minister; Labour MP
Labour Party
Episode: House on Sunday: Misinforming MPs, and an election-free QT
Fraser Winneray
Business leader, policy paper author on KiwiSaver 2.0
Private sector (Fraser Winneray)
Episode: National converts to KiwiSaver

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Craig McCulloch-Aho
Host with RNZ focus on politics.

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House on Sunday: What could a parliamentary budget office look like?
Q: How would a parliamentary budget office function and stay independent while evaluating government spending and forecasts?
The office would be an independent body reporting directly to Parliament, with a stable, multi-year funding arrangement to avoid political whim, capable of evaluating departmental accounts, demanding numbers when needed, and providing transparent, nonpartisan analysis that informs debates and elections.
Scrutiny Week: Politics, oversight and attention
Q: What is the core purpose of Scrutiny Week and how does it differ from regular parliamentary sessions?
Scrutiny Week focuses on retrospective accountability, with committees examining how agencies performed over the past financial year, rather than debating new legislation or conducting routine question time.
Inside the Chief of Staff role: The House chats with Kevin Hague
Q: What would you want people to know about the Greens' Chief of Staff role?
He reiterates the executive analogy, highlighting that the role mixes management with political advice, while staying aligned with the Green Party's charter and values, and managing engagement with branches and national structures.
Inside the Chief of Staff role: The House chats with Kevin Hague
Q: Is there a dynamic of assembling a perfect team, especially as the election approaches?
He compares the role to coaching a sports team, emphasizing continuous practice, strategic planning, and building a team that can deliver for MPs, rather than chasing peak performance every moment.
Inside the Chief of Staff role: The House chats with Kevin Hague
Q: So what does an average day look like for you in the office?
Hague describes a typical day centered on back-to-back meetings in Wellington (and occasional work from Marlborough/Greymouth), with a focus on supporting MPs, handling papers, and responding to emails, while avoiding early starts and aiming for disciplined time management.

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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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2. Tracey Martin
3. Holly Bennett
4. Ricardo Menendez March
5. Louise Upston
6. John Boscawen
7. Erika Stanford
8. Phil Twyford

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