Election 2026: The Podcast

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  Could National win the election and lose its biggest names? 08.10.2026 45min

  Could National return to government and still lose some of its biggest names? Former Labour leader and Auckland mayor Phil Goff joins Katie Bradford and NZ Herald chief political reporter Jamie Ensor to unpack the campaign’s latest twists—from the risk facing National’s senior list MPs to the promises that could disappear during coalition negotiations. They also dissect the leaders’ debate, Labour’s handling of its landlord tax policy and National’s proposed foreign aid cuts. Plus, Goff reflects on facing John Key across the debate stage—and the panel considers what could decide this closely fought election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Beyond the risks, what opportunities does AI offer? - Future of NZ Debate 08.10.2026 1min

  One NZ CEO Nick Judd and AUT AI expert Dr Mahsa McCauley discuss some of the upsides of AI. Brought to you by One NZ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Can we have a Harvard in the Hutt? Jamie Beaton says yes - Future of NZ Debate 08.10.2026 1min

  Crimson Education's Jamie Beaton on how we can build world-class universities in NZ. Brought to you by One NZ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  What's the industry of the future for New Zealand? - Future of NZ Debate 08.10.2026 3min

  The parties share their plans for where NZ's future jobs will come from. Brought to you by One NZ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  How rich is too rich? - Future of NZ Debate 08.10.2026 2min

  Tamatha Paul shared her thoughts on TikTok and explains further during the Future of NZ debate. Brought to you by One NZ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  'We don't need to be afraid of it, and it can be helpful, but…' - Future of NZ Debate 08.10.2026 2min

  Tamatha Paul and Shane Jones share their views on AI See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The real crisis facing New Zealand - Future of NZ Debate 08.10.2026 2min

  Moko Tepania and Cameron Bagrie on short-term funding and why NZ’s real crisis may be low incomes. Brought to you by One NZ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Dry years and fuel storage. What's the plan? - Future of NZ Debate 08.10.2026 3min

  Parties share their plans for non-rainy days and did someone say Marsden Point? Brought to you by One NZSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Sir John Key on ethical billionaires - Future of NZ Debate 08.10.2026 2min

  Sir John Key passed his opinion on ethical billionaires during the NZ Herald Future of NZ Debate. Brought to you by One NZ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Who owns te reo Māori in the age of AI? - Future of NZ Debate 08.10.2026 2min

  Oriini Kaipara and Nicole McKee on intellectual property and how far regulation should go. Brought to you by One NZSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The real crisis facing New Zealand - Future of NZ Debate 08.10.2026 2min

  Moko Tepania and Cameron Bagrie on short-term funding and why NZ’s real crisis may be low incomes. Brought to you by One NZ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The workers most at risk from AI - Future of NZ Debate 08.10.2026 2min

  Julia Pahina and Jamie Beaton on whether education can stop workers being left behind by AI. Brought to you by One NZ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The future of energy in NZ - Future of NZ Debate 08.10.2026 2min

  Contact Energy CEO Mike Fuge and Rewiring Aotearoa CEO Mike Casey discuss the future of energy in NZ. Brought to you by One NZ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Strategic voting and the risk of a hung Parliament - with Sir John Key and James Bews-Hair 01.10.2026 40min

  “Misguided” is how Sir John Key is describing people calling on National party voters to split their vote, in a new podcast being launched today by the NZ Herald.In the first episode of Election 2026: The Podcast, Key and long-time political strategist James Bews-Hair join Katie Bradford to discuss strategic voting, the fall of major parties and the rise of Opportunity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Introducing Election 2026: The Podcast 30.09.2026

  Join Katie Bradford and some of New Zealand's sharpest political minds for an unfiltered chat about the people, policies and power plays shaping this year's campaign as we head towards Election 2026. Visit the NZ Herald website or app for comprehensive coverage of Election 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Labour's David Parker on the state of foreign affairs 04.04.2025 54min

  Last week, Opposition Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs Hon David Parker gave a speech addressing the state of New Zealand's international relations as part of an event for Diplosphere.  Thomas chaired a Q&A after the event between Parker and the audience, and On the Tiles presents the full speech by Parker and that Q&A for this week's episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Sir Bill English on what's needed to fix the health system 28.03.2025 41min

  Health care in New Zealand eats up a huge portion of the budget each year, and it's growing - The Government spent 7.3% of GDP on health in the year to June 2024, more than any year outside of Covid.  Treasury reckons spending is expected to grow to 10% of GDP by 2061 - so how can we get on top of it?  This week, Thomas is joined by Sir Bill English, who served as Health, Finance and Prime Minister during his time in Parliament, for a long-form discussion on what's needed to fix our health system and get spending under control. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Orr to Goff, Marmite to reshuffles: The week that was in politics 07.03.2025 36min

  In the first political panel catchup for the year, Thomas is joined by Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls and NZ Herald Wellington Business Editor Jenee Tibshraeny to discuss a hectic period in local politics - ranging from the resignation of Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr, the firing of UK High Commissioner Phil Goff, the latest comments by Christopher Luxon, and Labour's reshuffle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Local body elections: Who’s running for the mayoralty in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch? 27.02.2025 33min

  Competition for the top job in our biggest cities is heating up ahead of this year’s local body elections, with some potential candidates already causing a stir. Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has confirmed she wants a second term although many people in the capital are wondering why, given her tumultuous entry to the world of local government. In Auckland, Mayor Wayne Brown has said he is not done with fixing the city and also wants a second term.  And in Christchurch, Mayor Phil Mauger also wants another term in the city’s top job. On this episode of On the Tiles - Local Edition, Georgina Campbell chats what is happening in the mayoral races.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Politics in the Pacific: AUKUS, Cook Islands and tensions with China 21.02.2025 33min

  This month, the Cook Islands signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with China, sparking tensions between the islands and New Zealand.  It has sparked renewed discussions about China's interest in the Pacific, and how New Zealand should respond, as the Asia-Pacific region remains a hotbed of diplomatic tension between the East and West. Marco de Jong, a Pacific historian and lecturer at AUT, who has been doing a lot of research into AUKUS, joins Thomas this week to discuss what's happening in the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.