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The Bradbury Group

Martyn Bradbury
New Zealand
New Zealand Economy
Iran
Auckland
Labour Party
New Zealand Politics
Economy
New Zealand First
Iran War
Palestine
New Zealand Government
Housing
Homelessness
Māori Party
Reserve Bank Of New Zealand
Capital Gains Tax
Gaza
Cost Of Living
Climate Change
Economy Of New Zealand

The Bradbury Group is a no-holds-barred weekly political podcast from Martyn "Bomber" Bradbury. Unapologetically Left, fiercely independent, and born from the ashes of The Working Group, this is where real political debate lives. Each Tuesday, Bradbury and guests take on the big issues, call out the bad faith, and push back against the spin. Buckle up.

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Latest Episodes

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark joins Martyn Bradbury to discuss the war with Iran, Ukraine, Gaza and the West Bank, New Zealand’s role in the Pacific, and her decision to keep the country out of the Iraq War.

Labour finance spokesperson Barbara E... more

Martyn Bradbury is joined by John Tamihere, Oscar Kightley and Simon Wilson for a fiery election-year debate.

Could strategic electorate voting create an overhang and reshape the next government? Is New Zealand having the wrong argument about tax an... more

Is Christopher Luxon’s leadership on borrowed time?

Martyn Bradbury is joined by Green Party candidate Tania Waikato, columnist Simon Wilson and political commentator Dr Harpreet Singh to debate National’s leadership turmoil, Winston Peters’ growing... more

Has Christopher Luxon lost the business community? Has Winston Peters become untenable as Foreign Minister? And does ACT seriously believe physically removing disruptive children will make schools safer?

Martyn Bradbury is joined by Labour candidate... more

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John Minto
Human rights activist
Palestine Solidarity Network, Aotearoa
Episode: Is 2026 the Overhang Election? TOP, Tax and the Battle for Power
Oscar Kightley
Writer, actor, journalist, commentator
Independent media figure
Episode: Is 2026 the Overhang Election? TOP, Tax and the Battle for Power
Cameron Bagrie
Economist
Economist
Episode: Is Luxon Finished? Economic Pain, Coalition Chaos and the Fight for Aotearoa
Lawrence Xu-Nan
Green Party MP
Green Party
Episode: Luxon Loses Business, Winston Crosses the Line & ACT Targets Disruptive Kids
Sandra Gray
President of the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
NZCTU
Episode: Nashy Gets the Bashy, Luxon Rules Out TOP & Economic Doom Ahead
Sean Ackland
Left-wing activist
Independent activist
Episode: Nashy Gets the Bashy, Luxon Rules Out TOP & Economic Doom Ahead
Mark Mitchell
Police Minister
New Zealand Government
Episode: Mark Mitchell's War On Crime Is Failing | Meth, Prisons & NZ's Oligarchy
Qiulae Wong
Leader of The Opportunities Party
The Opportunities Party
Episode: 33,000 Homeless Kids & Company Collapses Surge — Is This The Budget We Were Promised?
Mike Smith
Environmental activist leading legal action against big polluters
Environmental advocacy groups (Greenpeace referenced in context)
Episode: Marama Davidson on the Budget | Polluter Cover-Up Exposed

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Martyn Bradbury
Host of The Bradbury Group
Martin Bradbury
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Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • The Working Group used to be one of my favourites, where I'd come to hear a genuine debate of ideas. Now I'm deleting it. It used to be fun hearing Bomber go over the top and provoke the right and now he just gets on people who agree with him and so the whole shtick is just irritating at best. It's like the carnival ride Gravitron where left wing politicians get in a circle and spin around vomiting and have it all fly back in their face. Either that or a circle and a biscuit...

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High-energy panel debates with sharp takes
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Left-leaning critique with strong policy emphasis

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Is 2026 the Overhang Election? TOP, Tax and the Battle for Power
Q: What is your view on the likelihood and impact of an overhang in the upcoming NZ election?
Panelists suggest a possible minority government with cross‑party support is more likely than a clean majority, which would necessitate strategic coalitions and could lead to an overhang if the Māori party and others win extra seats.
Mark Mitchell's War On Crime Is Failing | Meth, Prisons & NZ's Oligarchy
Q: Are you confident the police have the skill sets to combat organised crime at the counter‑intelligence level now seen with 501 syndicates?
Yes, our agencies are highly capable and globally respected, with enhanced coordination with Australia and the Pacific, though ongoing improvements and continued international partnerships are essential to stay ahead of evolving criminal networks.
Mark Mitchell's War On Crime Is Failing | Meth, Prisons & NZ's Oligarchy
Q: Minister, wastewater testing shows meth use is up 15% despite the police funding; what does this say about current strategies against meth and organised crime?
It shows that while enforcement is important, the underlying drivers—harm reduction, rehabilitation, and social investment—need stronger focus; the police are tackling leadership and supply chains, but we must expand resilience programs and community partnership to reduce harms.
Hannah Tamaki & Tāmaki Makaurau By-Election | Hone Harawira, Tau Henare, Claudette Hauiti, Matthew Tukaki | Bradbury Group
Q: Which party has best addressed the core issues in this campaign, Labour or the Māori Party, and why?
Panel members discuss the strengths and limitations of both campaigns, with emphasis on ground presence, youth engagement, and innovative policies from Te Paati Māori as a potential differentiator.
Hannah Tamaki & Tāmaki Makaurau By-Election | Hone Harawira, Tau Henare, Claudette Hauiti, Matthew Tukaki | Bradbury Group
Q: Hannah, you have not been invited to tomorrow night's by-election debate because your candidacy was judged to lower threshold to have an impact and preference was on Pini and on Orini. Has that impacted your campaign?
Hannah responds by outlining her focus on representing everyday people and discussions about what she stands for, emphasizing unity and practical community work over confrontation.

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What is The Bradbury Group about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show operates as a sharp, no-holds-barred weekly political discussion focused on New Zealand's current affairs, economics, and electoral dynamics. Across episodes, the conversation frequently centers on inflation, housing, climate policy, coalition politics, and the strategic positioning of major parties, with guests ranging from economists and union leaders to party politicians and analysts. The format blends one-on-one interviews with rapid-fire panel debate, often unleashing bold takes, critical scrutiny of policy, and a readiness to challenge official narratives. It tends to attract listeners who want candid, left-leaning critique, a willingness to call out spin, and a taste for aggressive yet informed political commentary. A stand... more

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