
Weekly insight into the political issues that matter from RNZ's gallery team.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 229 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

RNZ acting political editor Craig McCulloch takes a look at Labour's long-awaited tax plan and the old ghosts now stirring.
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The largest strike in decades swept the country this week - or at least tried to, as wild winds blew away rallies. Behind the picket lines, the government and unions traded accusations of bad faith and misrepresentation. In this week's Focus on Polit... more
Political reporter Anneke Smith looks into the government's plans to soften its targets for methane emissions - and what the farming and scientific communities think it means for the country, and the planet.
Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more ... more
Te Pāti Māori has regrouped after the death of an MP, a confronting outburst about multiculturalism and a key ally - Toitū Te Tiriti - severing allegiance. It held a 'reset' at Parliament this week, though it ended in the party's co-leaders storming ... more
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Great summary of what is happening in nz politics
Why on earth must you give Simon Bridges so much air time? He’s got absolutely nothing of value to add
We hear almost nothing about New Zealand on Australian news. This podcast is a great way to understand that there are alternatives to Australia’s style of politicking.
Biased
Just a report on what happened, can be jolting because they go straight into the story with no intro, weird when you are listening to the end of another podcast and then a report starts
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The content provides a weekly exploration of pressing political issues, focusing primarily on New Zealand's political landscape. Episodes feature discussions on key events, policy changes, and the dynamics between major political parties, including the Labour Party, National Party, and various smaller parties. Notably, the episodes cover a wide range of topics, from foreign policy and domestic economic challenges to education reforms and social issues, thereby offering listeners a comprehensive view of current affairs and their implications for the future. This podcast appears to be uniquely positioned to engage listeners seeking informed commentary and analysis on New Zealand politics, making it especially relevant for those interested in ... more
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2. Jill Day
3. Rauri Waititi
4. Lara Greaves
5. Christine Bartlett
6. Tamatha Paul
7. Tracey Martin
8. David Seymour
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