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Politics NZ

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New Zealand Politics

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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With the recent slew of policy announcements, there has also been renewed calls for the establishment of a parliamentary budget office. But what should be in its remit? The House chatted to economist Dr Eric Crampton.

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RNZ political editor Jo Moir, Stuff political editor Jenna Lynch and NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan are joined by RNZ's lowly deputy political editor Craig McCulloch to dissect the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll.

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Simon Watts and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.

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Brigitte, Dale and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the visit from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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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
Lillian Hanley
Political commentator and National Party voice in the piece
National Party
Episode: National converts to KiwiSaver
Jacqui Van Der Kaay
Former journalist, political commentator
Independent commentator
Episode: The Whip for 24 June 2026
Tim Wilson
Chief Executive of the Maxim Institute
Maxim Institute
Episode: The Whip for 24 June 2026
Erica Stanford
Immigration Minister
New Zealand Government
Episode: Officials in firing line over $30m immigration failure
Ann Kiora
Guest on The Whip show
Episode: The Whip for 17 June 2026

Hosts

Kathryn
Host with a background in Politics NZ; frequent in political discussion panels.
Wallace Chapman
Senior political commentator and host on political current affairs programs.
Louis Collins
Host of political show focusing on policy and governance; multiple listings suggest recurring involvement.
Guyon Espiner
Co-host/host with deep experience in politics and context analysis.

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Apple Podcasts
#14
New Zealand/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#50
New Zealand/News
Apple Podcasts
#66
Taiwan/News/Politics

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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.
Officials in firing line over $30m immigration failure
Q: Do you think someone needs to lose their job, or do you think they need to be put in prison?
The host questions the minister and advocates for accountability, highlighting strong opinions about potential consequences, while the guest points to a path through investigation and due process to determine appropriate outcomes.
Peeni Henare farewells Parliament after 12 years
Q: Any regrets?
He acknowledges that there were regrets and difficult decisions, but emphasizes learning and growth from those moments and his overall commitment to serving and representing Māori within Labour.

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This show consistently centers on New Zealand politics, blending analysis from veteran commentators with insider perspectives on policy, governance, and electoral strategy. Episodes span domestic policy debates, parliamentary procedure, media coverage of politics, and occasional forays into international affairs and public sector governance. A recurring strength is the combination of sharp political analysis, historical context, and real-world implications for voters, businesses, and public institutions, making it a practical listen for professionals involved in public affairs, PR, and political strategy. Noteworthy traits include a strong panel dynamic, cross-party nuance, and timely discussions tied to current events and election-year con... more

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1. Gone By Lunchtime
2. Mediawatch
3. Focus on Politics
4. The Detail
5. Cross Party Lines

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Politics NZ launched 9 months ago and published 167 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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Recent guests on Politics NZ include:

1. John Boscawen
2. Erika Stanford
3. Phil Twyford
4. Fraser Winneray
5. Lillian Hanley
6. Jacqui Van Der Kaay
7. Tim Wilson
8. Erica Stanford

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