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Politics NZ

RNZ
New Zealand
Politics
New Zealand Police
Te Pāti Māori
Labour Party
Parliament
Independent Police Conduct Authority
National Party
United Nations
New Zealand Politics
Fast Track Approvals Amendment Bill
RNZ
New Zealand Foreign Policy
Winston Peters
Treaty Of Waitangi
ACT Party
Climate Change
Judith Collins
Judicature Timeliness Legislation Amendment Bill
Local Government

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 Andrea Vance, Phil Goff and Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. On the slab for discussion today: the government's public service cuts; Winston Peters and th... more

While Judith Collins farewell speech was probably the most notable event in the House this week, a relatively low key motion on Parliament funding was more than notable constitutionally.

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Te Pāti Māori's internal turmoil has exploded again - with MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi quitting to launch her own party and fresh questions swirling around the loyalties of two more MPs. Lillian Hanly unpacks the fractures in this week's Focus on Politic... more

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Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Jenna Lynch, Corin Dann and Heather Roy. On the show today they discuss Christopher Luxon's pre-budget speech, reaction to Winston Peters' leak of the go... more

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Peter Dunne
Former leader of United Future
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Episode: The Whip for 8 April 2026
Kahurangi Carter
Green Party MP advocating for copyright parody/satire protections
Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand
Episode: Fish fights and satire rights
Todd Stevenson
Arts, culture and heritage spokesperson
New Zealand First
Episode: Fish fights and satire rights
Paula Bennett
Former deputy prime minister and newly appointed chair of Pharmac
Pharmac
Episode: Pharmac: Bitter Pill or Best Medicine?
Brigitte Morten
Director with Franks Ogilvie; former Senior Ministerial Advisor; National Party member; Deputy Leader candidate support
Franks Ogilvie
Episode: Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Lianne Dalziel
Lianne Dalziel
Life member of the Labour Party; former MP and Cabinet Minister; former Mayor of Christchurch
Labour Party
Episode: Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Lianne Dalziel
Mark Sainsbury
Former One News Political Editor
TVNZ
Episode: Words Matter: The Speech that Shifted the Polls
Ron Mark
Former NZ First MP, former Minister of Defence, Mayor of Carthage
New Zealand First
Episode: The Whip for 25 March 2026
Jacqui Van Der Kay
Former journalist and political commentator
Independent
Episode: The Whip for 25 March 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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#14
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#42
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Apple Podcasts
#237
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Weekly Political Panel for 18 March 2026
Q: What should the government do for families about transport and living costs?
Carmel Sepuloni emphasizes looking at all options, including targeted supports for lower income families, while noting the need to consider infrastructure spending and the broader fiscal implications.
Weekly Political Panel for 18 March 2026
Q: Has there been any update on shipping and the next wave of fuel to New Zealand?
Nicola Willis explains that they will publish an update confirming over 50 days of fuel reserves in New Zealand and in transit, with early warning signs of potential disruptions being monitored to plan alternatives.
The Whip 3 December 2025
Q: What is one piece of political memorabilia that you have tucked away at home?
Various speakers share amusing and significant memorable items, including a bottle of port signed by Rob Muldoon and a cartoon from Tom Scott regarding a political incident.
Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni
Q: Carmel Sepuloni, what would Labour do to try and get the job market going again if you had that opportunity?
Labour would not have paused infrastructure projects and would focus on funding the health sector adequately.
Loophole results in 11 day submission period for fast track amendments
Q: Did the chair of the Environment Committee talk to the government about the length of time for submissions?
Catherine Wedd stated she had a conversation with the clerk of the committee about the submission deadline but no ministers or advisors were communicated with.

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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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3. Focus on Politics
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Politics NZ launched 7 months ago and published 127 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. Peter Dunne
2. Kahurangi Carter
3. Todd Stevenson
4. Paula Bennett
5. Brigitte Morten
6. Lianne Dalziel
7. Mark Sainsbury
8. Ron Mark

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