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Election 2023 — 551 episodes
Andrew Geddis: Otago University law professor on the impact of changing rules on enrolling to vote
Karl Le Quesne: Chief Electoral Officer on the Auditor-General report revealing issues within 2023 election vote count
Politics Central: Recapping 2023 in politics
The Sunday Panel: What are our hopes for 2024?
Francesca Rudkin: New revelations set up a sombre political tone for 2024
Francesca Rudkin: I enjoyed this action-packed week in politics
Chris Hipkins: Labour leader criticises National's proposed 100-day plan
Grant Duncan: political commentator responds to Luxon's 100-day plan
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Winston Peters doubling down on conspiratorial statements
Andre Castaing: ANZ economist says Wellington's property prices are declining ahead of anticipated public service cuts
Andrew Dickens: Is this what we can expect for the next three years?
Politics Central: What can we expect from our new coalition Government?
David Seymour: ACT Leader plans to use Minister for Regulation role to make real change
The Huddle: Will we remember the long wait for our new Government?
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on coalition talks concluding after weeks of anticipation
David Seymour: ACT party leader on all three parties agreeing to a final coalition deal
Heather du Plessis-Allan: It would be insulting to David Seymour if he isn't given the Deputy PM role
The Huddle: Was Nicola Willis never in the running for Deputy PM?
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Nicola Willis confirming she wasn't in the race for Deputy Prime Minister
The Huddle: Who's the best pick for Deputy Prime Minister?
Sir Don McKinnon: former Deputy Prime Minister disagrees that the role is 'largely ceremonial' amid coalition talks
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Prepare for a political battle of the egos
The Huddle: Have we gotten any closer to getting a new Government?
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Luxon and his coalition partners making significant headway in post-election talks
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister-elect on National agreeing to policy deals with NZ First and ACT
Gerry Brownlee: National Foreign Affairs Spokesperson on former Prime Minister Chris Hipkins calling for Israel-Gaza ceasefire
David Seymour: ACT leader says coalition negotiations are still ongoing, despite Luxon's claims
Andrew Dickens: There's big stones in the path to coalition
John MacDonald: Coalition talks- merger or hostile takeover?
National's Nicola Willis says she hasn't been privy to talks on the role of Deputy PM
Jason Walls: ZB political editor recaps the ongoing coalition discussions as talks extended further
Politics Central: Who will get the leading ministerial positions when coalition talks are done?
The Sunday Panel: Should we be bothered by the coalition delays?
Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald deputy political editor on the ongoing coalition talks between Luxon, Seymour and Peters
The Huddle: Are we over waiting for the incoming Government?
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on National and ACT leaders confirming coalition talks are progressing
Adam Pearse: NZ Herald political reporter on the latest developments in the ongoing coalition talks
Beehive Buzz: Coalition talks, a new poll and final recounts
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on all three sides of the incoming coalition Government meeting for the first time in Auckland
Ben Thomas: political commentator says leaks are rife from post-election coalition talks
The Huddle: Do we know what's going on with the coalition talks?
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor issues words of warning for people hoping National will be better for businesses
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Winston Peters' absence from Wellington coalition discussions
David Seymour: ACT leader says a referendum on Treaty principles is up for negotiation
The Huddle: Does National need extra time to establish a coalition Government?
Jason Walls: ZB's political editor on National's tax plan causing tension in Government negotiations
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister-elect says her party is progressing with negotiations with ACT and NZ First
Peter Dunne: former MP and political commentator says the extended coalition negotiations reflect badly on Chris Luxon
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Coalition talks are hurting Luxon's reputation
Politics Monday: Coalition talks, vaping and Ginny Andersen bullying allegations
Christopher Luxon: Incoming Prime Minister says this week will be important to finishing National-ACT-NZ First coalition talks
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor says race relation policies could be holding up National-ACT-NZ First coalition talks
NEWSTALK ZBEEN: Still No Result? Oh Well
Graeme Edgeler: barrister and electoral law expert on whether or not the current electoral system needs an overhaul
Adam Pearse: NZ Herald political reporter on whether Chris Luxon will make it to APEC as coalition talks continue
Francesca Rudkin: Enjoy the directionless peace and quiet post-election
Jason Walls: ZB's Political Editor on the week that was
The Huddle: Did Winston Peters seem impatient at today's press conference?
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on the Electoral Commission revealing 15 voting places reported data entry errors
Karl Le Quesne: Chief Electoral Officer apologises for multiple data entry errors revealed in Herald investigation
Nick Mills calls for more transparency around coalition talks
The Huddle: Could this Electoral Commission mistake create a political crisis in confidence?
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist explains what a three-way coalition could mean for future economic policies
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on lobbyists working to prevent the incoming Government from taxing commercial and industrial building owners
Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald deputy political editor on NZ First and ACT making first contact since the election
Ethan Reille: 19-year-old Waitaki Labour candidate on the abuse and threats he experienced while campaigning
Graeme Edgeler: electoral law expert says the Electoral Commission's vote counting errors could have been easily avoided
The Huddle: Is Chris Hipkins the best choice for Labour's political future?
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on National's proposed pre-Christmas mini-budget
Iain Lees-Galloway: former Cabinet Minister says Labour made the right choice in re-selecting Chris Hipkins as leader
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Chris Hipkins winning confidence vote and staying on as Labour leader
THE RE-WRAP: How Labour Got It So Wrong
Josie Pagani: Political Commentator says Labour should go back to basics as opposition and focus on cost of living
The Huddle: Do Luxon, Peters and Seymour hold equal power in negations?
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on the ongoing coalition negotiations between National, ACT and NZ First
Chris Finlayson: Former National MP says there's a case for looking at the Treaty of Waitangi Act
Jason Walls: ZB political editor says Labour MPs are unlikely to oppose Hipkins staying on as the party's leader
Andrew Dickens: Don't underestimate Winston Peters in coalition talks
John MacDonald: Nats, ACT, NZ First: Did it really have to be this way?
Nicola Willis won't commit to scrapping LGWM's Golden Mile if contracts remain unsigned
Mike's Minute: Our first real crack at adult politics
THE RE-WRAP: I Feel Like We've Been Here Before
NEWSTALK ZBEEN: Very Nearly Almost a Government
Chris Finlayson: Former National MP hopeful National, ACT and NZ First will be able to work together
David Seymour: ACT Party leader promises to make coalition with Winston Peters work following special vote results
Politics Central: What can we expect from the incoming coalition agreements?
The Sunday Panel: Seymour or Peters- who will cause more pain for Luxon?
Claire Trevett: NZ Herald political editor on what to expect from National, ACT and NZ First's incoming coalition talks
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on what the incoming coalition Government has planned for the economy
Rod Oram: Business commentator on what a National-ACT-NZ First coalition means for businesses
Chris Bishop: National campaign chair says coalition talks positive, second election not a possibility
Rachel Boyack: Labour MP says she's delighted with Nelson win, expects a recount to happen quickly
Jason Walls: Outgoing Prime Minister Chris Hipkins promises Labour will be ‘formidable opposition’
David Seymour: ACT leader says he and Winston Peters will need to put aside their differences
Andrew Dickens: Here comes the three-ring circus coaliation
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor recaps how the special vote count has influenced the final election results
Friday Faceoff: Josie Pagani and Dave Armstrong
Mike's Minute: It's about time - and I'm excited
THE RE-WRAP: Happy Final Vote Day!
Steven Joyce: Former Cabinet Minister on the release of special votes and the formation of Government
Jason Walls: Political Editor ahead of the final vote count releasing today
The Huddle: Can Erin Patterson get a fair trial?
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the incoming Government's plan for the economy
Jason Walls: ZB political editor ahead of Friday's highly-anticipated special votes result
Andrew Dickens: I don't have a problem with how long it's taken to confirm this election result
Kate Hawkesby: Special votes are finally out tomorrow
Politics Wednesday: Nicola Willis and Ginny Andersen exchange jibes ahead of special votes
The Huddle: How much influence do pre-election polls have?
Heather Roy: Former ACT MP calls for political polls to be banned once voting opens in an election campaign
The Huddle: Did TMOs go too far in the World Cup Final?
Nicola Willis: National deputy leader acknowledges New Zealanders are waiting on a new Government as special votes are counted
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Winston Peters accusing media of having 'warped priorities'
Politics Central: Is Peters really fit to be in Government?
Andrew Dickens: Enjoy this respite from criticism of New Zealand, it won't last
Steven Joyce: former National MP on prospective Cabinet ministers selling off their shares after the election
Kate Hawkesby: Are we having to wait too long to form a government?
Pollies: MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell on the time taken to count special votes
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister Elect on coalition negotiations and making agreements public
Jonathan Coleman: Former National Health Minister on the negotiations of coalitions
The Huddle: Do the rugby rules need to be changed?
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on David Seymour suggesting coalition negations be made public
David Seymour: ACT leader in favour of releasing finalised coalition deal to the public
Steven Joyce: Former National MP says it's in Winston's best interest to work constructively with National during coalition talks
Politics Central: What challenges could National face post-election?
The Sunday Panel: What will happen to Ian Foster if the All Blacks win the World Cup?
Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald deputy political editor on the ongoing coalition negotiations between National, ACT and NZ First
Friday Faceoff: Neale Jones and Kerry Prendergast
Politics Friday: Labour's Reuben Davidson and National's Matt Doocey on the election result and the justice system
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Prime Minister-elect Chris Luxon planning to scrap Light Rail
The Huddle: What can we reasonably expect from coalition negotiation updates?
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Winston Peters refusing to answer questions as he arrives in Wellington
Scott Dunn: City Sales sales manager on property sales picking up since the election
Leighton Smith Podcast #216 - October 18th 2023 - Earl Rattray
Pollies: MPs Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell on the election result and how these next weeks will play out
The Huddle: Who else will bow out of politics following the election result?
Rowena Duncum: The Country producer on rural New Zealand's reaction to the election result
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on Chris Luxon's refusal to explain ongoing coalition discussions
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Chris Hipkins staying on as Labour leader despite divided caucus response
Ricardo Menendez-March: Mount Albert Greens candidate says his party is proud of record election result
Andrew Little: former Labour Leader says he's thinking of his party's future as he quits politics
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Labour doesn't need the next Prime Minister- it needs Hipkins
Mike's Minute: The Labour Party need to do some soul searching in opposition
Jason Walls: NZ Herald Political Editor on Chris Hipkins first public appearance since conceding the election
Kate Hawkesby: Coalition chaos
The Huddle: Will National and ACT need Winston after all?
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on the business community's positive response to the election result
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Chris Luxon beginning preliminary coalition negotiations following election victory
Mike Munro: former Labour Chief of Staff explains the upcoming transition of political power
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister-elect hopes for smooth transition from one Government to the next
Ron Mark: former NZ First MP explains what to expect from NZ First in the coming weeks
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Winston's going to be part of the new Government, isn't he?
Andrew Dickens: New Zealand is confused
Julie Anne Genter points to her climate change focus for flipping Rongotai Green
Greg O'Connor believes he won the Ohariu electorate through his strong ground game
Kerre Woodham: The election was a rejection of Labour
Mike's Minute: The Election night message was clear
Tamatha Paul on why she snubbed Mike Hosking on election night
Kate Hawkesby: It really got to the point of crazy
Christopher Luxon: National Leader on winning the election and what comes next
David Seymour: ACT Leader on the outcome of the election and the impact special votes may have
Nicola Willis: National Party Deputy Leader on the party's negotiations
David Farrar: Curia Principal on the results of the election and how they compare to the polls
The Election Panel: How will it all shake out?
Election Special: Former Finance Minister Steven Joyce on the blue wave and negotiating with NZ First
Election Special: Willie Jackson on the collapse of Labour's Māori Caucus
Election Special: ACT's Brooke van Velden on winning the Tamaki Electorate
Election Special: ACT Leader David Seymour on what comes next
Election Special: Labour's Megan Woods on the party losing the election
Election Special: Green Party Co-Leader James Shaw on the Party's success in this election
Election Special: NZ First's Shane Jones on NZ First's success and their future in Government
Election Special: NZ First's Shane Jones on NZ First's success and their future in Government (9)
Election Special: National's Chris Bishop on what comes next for the party
The Huddle: How will tomorrow's election pan out?
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor on Labour's last minute surge in its internal polls
John MacDonald: Are we nearly as divided as we were in 1981?
Politics Friday: MPs Megan Woods and Gerry Brownlee on the election campaign
Friday Faceoff Election Special: Chris Finlayson and Peter Dunne
Mike's Minute: This campaign has been exhausting
John MacDonald: Luxon's first rodeo with Winston riding shotgun
Mike Hosking’s Mark of the 2023 Election Campaign
Sir John Key: Former Prime Minister believes National could win the election
Stuart Nash: Outgoing Labour MP says the election campaign was "uninspiring"
Kate Hawkesby: Final thoughts before the election
Jason Walls: Political Editor wraps the election campaign and the final debate
The Huddle: What can we really expect from the incoming election?
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Chris Hipkins claiming a National-led Government will set key Maori initiatives back
Sarah Pallett, Hamish Campbell and Raf Manji: Ilam electoral candidates on TOP's chances of getting into Parliament
Election Fix: 12 October 2023
Chris Luxon joins Kerre Woodham in studio
Brigette Morton: Political Commentator on the results of the final polls before the election
David Seymour: ACT Leader on why people should party vote ACT
Christopher Luxon: National Leader on the latest poll numbers
Peter Dunne: Former MP and Political Commentator says recent polls point towards a change in government
Kate Hawkesby: Two Ws might ruin our weekend
The Huddle: Could National really lose the unlosable election?
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor explains what voters can expect to pay under different parties' tax policies
Nicola Willis: National finance spokesperson responds to tonight's poll double-whammy from TVNZ and Newshub
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Jacinda Ardern endorsing Hipkins in Facebook live video
Election Fix: 11 October 2023
Kerre Woodham: Misinformation and attack ads
John MacDonald: Attacks ads - Entertaining? Yes. Influential? No
Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor on the negative campaigning done by Labour and National
Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on Canterbury's afterhours care, public sector spending, GST policy, and Jacinda Ardern
Mike's Minute: The weird rules of MMP have to go
Pollies: MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell on the Port Waikato by-election and the last few days of the campaign
The Huddle: Should our Government do more in support of Israel?
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on National's plan to double New Zealand's exports in 10 years
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor explains what voters need to know about the Port Waikato by-election
Todd McClay: National trade and export spokesperson on Luxon promising to double the value of exports
Election Fix: 10 October 2023
Kerre Woodham: Why is there a reluctance to tidy things up?
Kate Hawkesby: It stood out how relaxed Hipkins was
Nicola Willis: National's Finance Spokesperson defends party's fiscal plan
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on National threatening a possible second election
Grant Robertson: Labour finance spokesperson labels National's second election threat an 'unstable panic move'
Karl Le Quesne: Chief Electoral Officer on ACT Port Waikato candidate Neil Christensen dying
Winston Peters: NZ First leader on National threatening a second election if negotiation talks with NZ First fail
The Front Bench: Could we be facing a second election?
Election Fix: 9 October 2023
Andrew Dickens: We've got an incompetent cohort of politicians
Kerre Woodham: I do not take for granted the right to be able to peacefully vote
Politics Monday: Mike Munro and Mark Sainsbury
Kate Hawkesby: One thing that should be on the new govt's radar is the state of our cities
Mike Hosking: Second election call - Panic? Or a plan?
Mike Hosking Leaders Breakfast: Labour leader Chris Hipkins
Nicola Willis: National's Deputy Leader defends the party warning of a second election
Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor recaps the campaign and ongoing conflict between National and NZ First
Politics Central: Campaign highlights six days out from election day
The Sunday Panel: Could we expect a no-deal outcome from this election?
Claire Trevett and Jason Walls: NZ Herald political editor and Newstalk ZB political editor recap the election campaign
Francesca Rudkin: I'm over this election campaign
Election Fix: 6 October 2023
Friday Faceoff: Nicola Young and Brigitte Morten
Mark the Week: We were always going to win
Peter Beck: Rocket Lab Founder on the space sector election commitments
Geof Nightingale: Tax expert on National's tax policy and the difficulties of conveying complicated policies
Kate Hawkesby: I wonder if the Govt. regrets dropping the ball
The Huddle: Does National need extra support from Sir John Key?
Wayne Brown: Auckland mayor fires back at National's claims the council has hundreds of millions in unspent fuel tax money
Sir John Key: Former Prime Minister urges Kiwis to vote National in order to resolve electorate complacency
Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor on Labour labelling National's tax plan a 'scam' based on CTU data
Election Fix: 5 October 2023
John MacDonald: The NZ First gamble is backfiring
Chris Hipkins live with Kerre Woodham
Minor Leaders Breakfast with the Green Party's James Shaw
Minor Leaders Breakfast with ACT's David Seymour
Graeme Edgeler: Electoral law expert on the delay in recieving EasyVote packs
Kate Hawkesby: I'm none the wiser as to how this will go
The Huddle: Could Nanaia Mahuta be replaced by Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke?
Katlyn Parker: Milford Asset Management analyst 'unsurprised' the Reserve Bank left the OCR alone
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Goldman Sachs criticising National's proposed tax cuts
Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor on Grant Robertson being confronted at Victoria University by student protestor
Nicola Willis: National finance spokesperson responds to latest One News/ Verian poll putting NZ First in 'kingmaker' position
Election Fix: 4 October 2023
Kerre Woodham: Which health policies will actually benefit you?
Business Panel: Lowe & Co and Everybody Eats
Mike's Minute: The debate over the debate
Pollies: MPs Mark Mitchell and Megan Woods on coalitions and forming government
The Huddle: Do we believe Luxon couldn't make his schedule work for a rescheduled Press debate?
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor examines Sean Colgan, the man who lent a private plane to David Seymour
Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor on Chris Luxon saying his schedule is too full for the Press leaders debate
Peter Dunne: political commentator doubts incorrect Council of Trade Unions email was a genuine mistake
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Of course Luxon's chickening out of the debate
Election Fix: 3 October 2023
Kerre Woodham: Should the government be bankrolling new supermarkets?
John MacDonald: If Luxon's a chicken, Labour are turkeys
Chris Luxon: National Leader on Labour's social posts, the upcoming debate, and Canterbury's health system
Mike's Minute: A Government-run supermarket is a fool's idea
Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on the party's supermarket shake-up policy
Rafael Gonzalez-Montero: Parliamentary Service Chief Executive on the increased violence faced by political candidates, volunteers, and support staff
Kate Hawkesby: I don't understand the people who don't vote
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Luxon scoring higher than Hipkins in Mood of the Boardroom survey
Grant Robertson: Labour Finance Spokesperson on Chris Hipkins isolating during the campaign season following Covid diagnosis
Chris Bishop: National Campaign Chair claims gangs are campaigning for a third Labour term following string of attacks
The Front Bench: What does Chris Hipkins' Covid diagnosis mean for the campaign?
Election Fix: 2 October 2023
Andrew Dickens: National has abandoned their plans for social investment from 2017
What issues matter most to those voting in Wellington Central?
Christopher Luxon: Listen to full Leaders Breakfast with National leader talking economy, tax plan, education, healthcare and crime
Kate Hawkesby: Be careful not who you vote for, but what you vote for
Dr Nina Hood: Education Hub founder describes Labour's new education policy as a Band-Aid for a deeper problem
Vanessa Taylor: Real estate market expert discusses report finding national average asking price stayed flat the whole of September
Nicola Willis: National deputy leader says their economic plan is solid despite widespread doubts
Grant Robertson: Labour Finance spokesperson on Chris Hipkins getting Covid days out from the election
Peter Dunne: political commentator recaps this weekend in politics
Politics Central: National announces 100-day plan, the Greens push their wealth tax and Hipkins gets Covid
The Sunday Panel: Are voters more apathetic this election?
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor on Chris Hipkins bringing more political fire into second leaders' debate
Paula Bennett: Former National Deputy Leader on National ruling in NZ First as a potential coalition partner
Francesca Rudkin: Why are there still so many undecided voters?
Hayden Wilson: Dentons chair recaps this year's Mood of the Boardroom survey
Nicola Willis: National finance spokesperson says benefit moves in fiscal budget are a point of principle
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor picks apart National's fiscal plan
Election Fix: 29 September 2023
Silvan Scheone: Jarden Managing Director and Co-Head of Investment Banking on the Mood of the Boardroom conference
Politics Friday: MPs Duncan Webb and Gerry Brownlee on a police helicopter in Christchurch, National's fiscal plan, and coalitions of chaos
Mike's Minute: It's time to mix up the election debate format
Mark the Week: And we thought Ian Foster was an issue
Nicola Willis: National's Finance Spokesperson on the release of the party's fiscal plan
Tim Dower: The process of political polls
The Huddle: Which Chris won last night's leaders debate?
Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor thinks Winston Peters stands to benefit from Labour and National's coalition clash
Danny Bedingfield: Prostate Cancer Foundation President asks Labour and National to support prostate cancer early detection trial
Sue Harrison and Geordie Rogers: Property Investors Federation President and Renters United President on ACT's new housing policy
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Winston's back in Government, isn't he?
Election Fix: 28 September 2023
Kerre Woodham: Did last night's debate change anything for voters?
John MacDonald: Voters see and hear what they want to see and hear
Mike's Minute: A much livelier debate
Chris Luxon: National Leader on his performance at last night's leaders' debate
Jason Walls: Political Editor on the second leaders' debate
Brigitte Morton: Political Commentator on Chris Hipkin's chances of remaining Prime Minister
Tim Dower: Picking a winner from last night's debate
Frances Sweetman: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on Labour's 'careful and balanced' fiscal plan
Nicola Willis: National Deputy Leader says the election will come down to the wire following latest One News Verian Poll
Paddy Gower: Newshub broadcaster slams Hipkins and Luxon as 'gutless' for not debating minor party colleagues
David Parker: Labour Associate Finance spokesperson responds to National's criticism of proposed fiscal policy
Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor on what to expect from tonight's leaders debate
Election Fix: 27 September 2023
Pollies: MPs Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell on the campaign trail, crime, Winston Peters, and rogue Labour MPs
Carmel Sepuloni: Labour's Social Development spokesperson on National's welfare scheme
The Huddle: How will voters respond to proposed benefit sanctions?
Aaron Dahmen: ZB chief political reporter follows Chris Luxon on the campaign trail at Auckland’s NorthWest mall
Louise Upston: National social development spokeswoman refutes claim welfare policy will put more children into poverty
Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor on Labour Wellington Central candidate Ibrahim Omer claiming the party hasn't given up on wealth tax
Election Fix: 26 September 2023
Kerre Woodham: Luxon's being respectful of democracy
Mike's Minute: We've proven we like democracy
Dr Grant Duncan: Political Commentator on the latest Newshub-Reid poll
Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on polling, NZ First, coalitions, and immigration
James Shaw: Green Party Co-Leader on the results of the latest Newshub-Reid Poll and returning to government
Tim Dower: Has National played a smart card?
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator responds to latest Newshub-Reid Research poll
David Parker: Labour Associate Finance Minister responds to latest Newshub Reid-Research poll
Winston Peters: NZ First leader doesn't feel 'slighted' by revelation of being Luxon's second choice
The Front Bench: Luxon confirmed he'll work with Peters- could National lose support?
Election Fix: 25 September 2023
John MacDonald: The clocks go forward, so Luxon winds them back
Winston Peters: NZ First leader reacts to National's announcement of considering working with him
Mike's Minute: This National coalition call is a mess
Tim Dower: We're now at the point where the election campaign is limping into a petty bidding war
James Smith: National Road Carriers general manager says road speed promises are about getting productivity up
David Seymour: ACT leader reacts to the possibility of an National-ACT-NZ First coalition if Luxon has to
Christopher Luxon: National leader says working with NZ First isn't their first preference but will if they have to
Dylan Thomsen: AA Policy Manager says they like some of National's speed reduction promises
Nicola Willis: National deputy leader confirms possibility of working with NZ First if that is the only option
Andrew Little: Labour Immigration Spokesperson promises 'immediate' tweaks to Green List requirements
Politics Central: National seeks to increase speed limits if elected
Simeon Brown: National Public Service spokesperson on the party's pledge to reverse speed limit changes if elected
The Sunday Panel: Do we need to have a referendum on co-governance?
Jason Walls: ZB political editor recaps the first of the pre-election debates
Kat Sprowell and Ah-leen Rayner: Breast cancer advocates encourage politicians to make the condition and treatment an election priority
Francesca Rudkin: What do the Election and Rugby World Cup have in common?
The Panel with Simon Wilson and Shane Te Pou: Debates, Victoria University job cuts and solar farms
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor on Labour MP Shanan Halbert facing bullying accusations
Ginny Andersen: Labour police spokesperson says a 70 percent reduction in ram raids per month show their efforts are working
Tim Dower: Did you learn anything from last night's powerbrokers debate?
Election Fix: 22 September 2023
Kerre Woodham: David Seymour is nothing if not pragmatic
John MacDonald: ACT throws National's tax plan on the bonfire
Mike's Minute: Labour can't understand they've divided this country
Francesca Rudkin: Insight from the minor parties debate
The Huddle: Should Chris Luxon confirm a collaboration with Winston Peters- or wait til after the election?
David Seymour: ACT leader says the party's proposed alternative budget will get spending under control
Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor on Labour Ohariu candidate Greg O'Connor claiming his party will lose the election
Election Fix: 21 September 2023
Dame Lesley Max: Great Potentials Foundation Co-Founder on ACT's education policies
Mike's Minute: We are, in fact, interested in this election
Chris Luxon: National Leader on election and the party's potential coalition partner
Michael Johnston: NZ Initiative Research Fellow on ACT's education policies
Nicola Willis: National finance spokesperson responds to latest One News-Verian poll
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent responds to latest One News-Verian poll
Graeme Jarvis: Medicines NZ Chief Executive calls for major political parties to commit to funding Pharmac
Andrew Little: Immigration Minister explains new package designed to support exploited migrant workers
Aaron Dahmen: ZB chief political reporter ahead of tonight's One News-Verian poll result
Boyd Swinburne: Health Coalition Aotearoa co-chair on Chris Hipkins aiming to ban fizzy drinks from secondary schools
Election Fix: 20 September 2023
John MacDonald: Vanilla politics + lame sporting analogies = zzz
Kerre Woodham: It wasn't so much a debate
David Seymour: ACT Leader on the leaders' debate, co-governance, and crime
Mike's Minute: Thoughts on the leaders' debate
Pollies: MP's Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell on the leaders’ debate, the prison policy backdown, and misinformation
Brigitte Morten: Political Commentator on the first leaders' debate
Carmel Sepuloni: Deputy Prime Minister and Labour MP on the Government's approach to youth crime
Kate Hawkesby: How over the violence are you?
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on the first leaders' debate between Chris Hipkins and Chris Luxon
The Huddle: Labour ditched their prison reduction target- is this a big deal?
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist says New Zealand's economy is at the 'bottom edge' when compared to other developed countries
Jamie Mackay: The Country host recaps last week's Rural Issues debate at Mystery Creek
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor asks whether political parties should be made to release a pre-Christmas budget
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Labour's finally admitted reducing prison populations was a bad idea
Sir John Key: Former Prime Minister ahead of Luxon and Hipkins facing off in TVNZ Leaders' Debate
Mark Mitchell: National Corrections spokesperson on Labour dumping their 2018 target to reduce prison populations
Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor on Labour promising to eliminate prison population targets if elected
Election Fix: 19 September 2023
Peter Dunne: Former MP and political commentator on the Leaders' debate tonight
Mike's Minute: What to expect from the first debate
Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on tonight's leaders' debate
Kate Hawkesby: Are the Chrises ready to face the heat?
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor on the first leaders' debate tonight
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Chris Luxon potentially targeting Fraser Whineray and Andrew Grant as future administration members
Grant Robertson: Labour finance spokesperson remains coy about the party turning down proposal to stop funding gangs
The Front Bench: Will hecklers be a problem for the rest of the campaign?
Election Fix: 18 September 2023
Andrew Dickens: I don't know why National is so wedded to these tax cuts
Politics Monday: Nicola Willis, Greg O'Connor and Jessica Hammond battle for Ōhāriu
Newstalk ZB hits the streets to find the issues important to Ōhāriu
David Seymour: Act leader says party's welfare policy will help people help themselves
Jennifer Mills: Employment lawyer says she's unsure if an entrepreneurial mentorship programme will go far in addressing pay inequality
Simeon Brown: National public service spokesperson says the Government doesn't see crime for what it is
Nicola Willis: National deputy leader wraps fiscal plans, co-governance and gang funding proposals
Jan Tinetti: Labour Women's Issues spokesperson says raising breast cancer screening age limit should be celebrated
Simeon Brown: National's spokesperson for Public Service on Labour turning down a proposal to stop funding gangs
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on protestors heckling and disrupting ACT Party campaign launch
Politics Central: Labour releases 'Women's Manifesto'- but National won't release their tax numbers
The Sunday Panel: Why won't Luxon weigh in on working with NZ First?
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Labour's chances in Government falling further in recent polls
Francesca Rudkin: Did Labour miss a trick in selecting their leader?
Carmel Sepuloni: Labour workplace relations and safety spokesperson on the party pledging to raise wages
Hannah McQueen: The election's impact on financial planning
Election Fix: 15 September 2023
John MacDonald: National's tax dance is like watching Grand Designs
Friday Faceoff: Mark Sainsbury and Justin Lester
Mike's Minute: Week two of the campaign
Nicola Willis: National's Finance Spokesperson on the party's tax policy and Labour's criticism
Michelle Sands: Horticulture NZ Policy Manager on National's water storage policy
Ginny Andersen: Labour's Justice Spokesperson on the party's plan for a justice system shake-up
Kate Hawkesby: Unfortunately for Labour, voters don't care about costings
The Huddle: Do National's tax numbers stack up?
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the Rural Issues Debate ahead of the election
Michael Reddell: Former Reserve Bank economist scrutinises aspects of National's proposed tax plan
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Winston Peters not ruling out collaboration with ACT
Julie Douglas: Tertiary Education Union National President calls for boost to sector funding to keep up with OECD average
Episode 2: NZ First's Winston Peters and Act's David Seymour on why they won't work together
Election Fix: 14 September 2023
John MacDonald: More prison beds or more commonsense needed?
Mike's Minute: Our debt numbers don't lie
Kerre Woodham: Why did they wait til now to train more doctors?
Chris Luxon: National Leader on the economy and debt as a result of a Labour-led government
Tim Wilkinson: Otago University Acting Dean of Medicine on Labour's promise to train more doctors
Rosemary Riddell: Retired judge says prisons with serious rehabilitation is needed
The Huddle: Can National afford their promised tax cuts?
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Our debt's not bad, but it is a waste
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on National rising and Labour dropping to 28 percent in latest poll
Dr Ayesha Verrall: Labour health spokesperson on the party promising to train hundreds more doctors by 2027
David Seymour: ACT leader slams Labour's law and order policy and plans to invest more into prisons
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Labour pledging to boost doctor training programs
Max Rashbrooke: Victoria University expert on Essential Research poll claiming 77 percent of Kiwis think the nation is more divided
Election Fix: 13 September 2023
Murray Campbell: Research Association's Polling spokesperson on the recent election
Mike's Minute: Our Prefu numbers are nothing to be proud of
Pollies: MP's Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell on the upcoming leaders' debates
The Huddle: PREFU 2023- better or worse than expected?
Chris Luxon: National leader slams Labour's 'economic mismanagement' following PREFU numbers release
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister stands by Government's record following Treasury's pre-election update
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Treasury revealing the Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update figures
Election Fix: 12 September 2023
Kerre Woodham: Do the polls count for anything?
John MacDonald: The springtime chill in the air for Labour
Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on the party's political strategy and election campaign
Brigitte Morton: Former Senior Ministerial Advisor for the National Party on the Newshub-Reid poll results
Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on the party's poll numbers and election campaign
Michael Reddell: Economist ahead of the Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update
Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor on the results and impact of the Newshub-Reid poll
Kate Hawkesby: The polls four weeks out from election
Nicola Willis: National finance spokesperson on support for the party skyrocketing in latest Newshub-Reid Research poll
David Seymour: ACT leader denies he's threatening National by suggesting confidence-only partnership
Watch: The Front Bench- ACT playing hardball with National
Election Fix: 11 September 2023
Andrew Dickens: Luxon shoots himself in the foot, time and time again
John MacDonald: Road user charges for everyone not the answer
Kerre Woodham: Enforcement looks to be the main concern with National's road user charges
Mike's Minute: This weekend opened a gap in the election race
David Seymour: Act leader says New Zealand needs to lift its game to address critical housing shortage
Ashley Church: Property commentator says ACT's housing policy sounds good in theory - but a step too far in reality
Aimee Wiley: Motor Industry Association chief executive says it's unclear how National's road user charge plan will be rolled out
Dr Shane Reti: National health spokesperson confident of getting health system out of political spotlight
Tania Tapsell: Rotorua Mayor on National's plan to scrap emergency hotels and reform Kainga Ora
Peter Boot: Northcote A & M medical director says National's health target plan completely misses the point
Dr Shane Reti: National health spokesperson explains how National plans to improve the healthcare system
Politics Central: National sets out targets to improve the health sector
The Sunday Panel: Can National get people out of Rotorua's emergency housing motels?
Aaron Dahmen: ZB Chief Political Reporter on what to expect from Tuesday's Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update
Chris Bishop: National housing spokesperson on the party's plan to end emergency housing motels in Rotorua
Francesca Rudkin: Let's hope for a classier week of campaigning this time
Erica Stanford: National education spokesperson outlines party's education policy
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB Senior Political Correspondent on another poll putting Labour below 30 percent
Heather du Plessis-Allan: National's education policy could potentially be a game changer
Friday Faceoff: Nicola Young and Jason Walls
Kerre Woodham: How can Labour say they've been tough on gangs?
John MacDonald: Desperately-needed policy or desperate politics?
Mike's Minute: My review of the first week of the campaign
Marie Black: Hurunui Mayor says the addition of a Great Walk would be a boost to local economies
Mark Mitchell: National Party Justice Spokesperson on Labour's crime and gang policy
Steve Cullen: Criminal Lawyer on Labour's gang convoy policy
Tim Dower: There's a lot at stake in this election
The Huddle: What's going on with Labour's pre-election lies?
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the latest carbon credit auction failing and depriving Treasury of $900 million
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on several Labour MPs being caught lying
Simeon Brown: National Transport spokesperson on Auckland Light Rail purchasing $33 million commercial building 37 days out from election
Ginny Andersen: Police Minister says adding 300 more police officers will tackle 'complex' crime situation
Episode 1: Labour's Megan Woods and National's Chris Bishop talk the beginning of Election 2023 campaign
Beehive Buzz: Election 2023, attack ads and Trade Dispute with Canada
Kerre Woodham: The good and the bad of this week's policy announcements
Mike's Minute: We need more productivity
Grant Robertson: Labour Finance Spokesperson defends party's economic principles
The Huddle: What's up with Labour's recent campaign of misinformation?
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ANZ economists predicting taxpayers will have to cover interest on Government debt
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Labour outlining their economic priorities if they get re-elected
Nicola Willis: National finance spokesperson on the party's pledge to deliver 10,000 more EV chargers and scrap clean car discount scheme
Willie Jackson: Labour Minister maintains he's not deliberately disseminating misinformation after last night's debate
Michael Reddell: Former Reserve Bank economist says Labour's newly-announced economic policy lacks specifics and understanding
Mark Hooper: Federated Farmers spokesperson expresses concern as Environment Ministry offers money to encourage participation in RMA reform
Business Panel: Infrastructure NZ and Wellington Gold Awards
Chris Luxon: National Leader on the social investment fund, tax policy, and the health system
Mike's Minute: Are we listening to policies or voting on a vibe?
Pollies: MP's Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell on the latest polls, protesters, and why people are voting
The Huddle: What does the latest Roy Morgan poll say about Labour's chances?
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor recaps pre-election BusinessNZ conference
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on ACT, NZ First, soaring and Labour slumping in new Roy Morgan poll
Jordan Williams: Taxpayers' Union executive director supports the creation of an Independent Costings Watchdog
David Seymour: ACT leader on the party surging ahead in new Roy Morgan survey
Chris Bishop: National infrastructure spokesperson promises fast-tracked second Mount Vic tunnel if elected
Behind the List with Barry Soper - Begins Thursday
Politicians answer your mental health questions in Election 2023 lead up
John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa chief executive on ACT pledging to overturn ban on oil and gas exploration
Richard Wagstaff: Council of Trade Unions president defends attack ad targeting National leader Chris Luxon
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister defends Council of Trade Unions attack ad targeting Chris Luxon
The Front Bench: Attack ads already being published- could this be the most negative campaign yet?
Andrew Dickens: New Zealand needs smart leadership- but no one's offering
John MacDonald: All parties set to over-promise and under-deliver
Kerre Woodham: Talk about pot calling the kettle black over free dental care
Mike's Minute: Right, the campaign is officially underway
Former PM Helen Clark: 'An amazing night' for the Labour Party
Greens co-leader James Shaw: Chlöe Swarbrick's win "defies history"
National's Paul Goldsmith: We're paying the price for 'disunity and mistakes'
Chris Bishop: National MP 'nervous' over Hutt South seat
Mark Mitchell and Matt King on keeping seats as National suffers
Aaron Dahmen: 'Subdued affair' at National HQ
Chloe Swarbrick, Grant Robertson and Stuart Nash react to early voting
David Parker: 'Thrilled' with how election is playing out for Labour
Peter Goodfellow: National president concedes they can't win
David Seymour concedes getting into Govt 'unlikely'
Aaron Dahmen: You can hear a pin drop at National Party HQ
Mike Hosking Leaders Breakfast: Jacinda Ardern
Mike Hosking Leaders Breakfast: David Seymour
Mike Hosking Leaders Breakfast: James Shaw
Mike Hosking Leaders Breakfast: Winston Peters
Mike Hosking Leaders Breakfast: Judith Collins
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