Politics NZ

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  A pre-campaign catchup as parties flee Parliament 25.09.2026 16min

  The 54th Parliament has adjourned, and politicians have been let loose on the campaign trail. Before they fled the building, political reporter Giles Dexter sat down with the parties and asked what the public could expect from them over the next six weeks.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  The Whip for 23 September 2026 23.09.2026 28min

  Join Wallace Chapman for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Fran O'Sullivan, Andrea Vance and Marian Hobbs. First they discuss Nicky Hager's new book - bombshell or fizzer? Then, is the OIA fit for purpose? It's a question summoned by the leak of an Education Ministry meeting where staff were told to keep certain feedback out of written communication. And are grocery prices shaping up to be one of the defining issues this election year? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  Morning Report Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni 22.09.2026 12min

  Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Tim Hurdle 22.09.2026 23min

  Tim, Gareth, and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the various policies to do supermarket competition.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  The House: Pity the Committee - 48 meeting days, 55 laws 20.09.2026 13min

  The House on Sunday: The Government has deluged Parliament’s committees with work but starved them of time due to extra debates and urgency. The Justice Committee had it especially tough. Also, Louis looks at some of the bills passed into law during a long week of urgency. *RNZ’s The House, with insights into Parliament, legislation and issues, is made with funding from Parliament’s Office of the Clerk. Enjoy our articles or podcast at RNZ.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  Unexpected item in National's policy area 18.09.2026 16min

  National is campaigning to 'pursue' breaking up Foodstuffs, as the party of business surprisingly ponders intervening in private enterprise. Political reporter Giles Dexter shops around political parties' pledges to drive down grocery prices, and looks at how likely it is that National's proposal will actually happen.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  The Whip for 16 September 2026 16.09.2026 27min

  Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Andrew Williams, Guyon Espiner and Jenna Lynch. The discuss the harrowing inquiry into police and Oranga Tamariki's handling of the Tom Phillips case, two new political polls that make the major parties look more like minors, the latest pitches to bring supermarket prices down, and the historic opening of Auckland's City Rail Link.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  Morning Report Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni 15.09.2026 13min

  Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  Political commentators Neale Jones and Liam Hehir 14.09.2026 23min

  Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew Little. He is the director of public affairs firm Capital. Liam Hehir is a Palmerston North lawyer, political commentator and a National Party member. [picture id="4JIKO0K_Media_2_jfif" crop="16x10" layout="full"] Kathryn, Neale and Liam discuss recent events in politics including whether Labour has left its run too late. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  Getting the last word: How MPs farewell Parliament 13.09.2026 13min

  As MPs prepare to leave Parliament, their valedictory speeches offer a chance to look back. From triumphs and tribulations to political reflections and often a healthy dose of humour, these final words in the House can reveal a more candid side of politicians as they say haere ra.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  National's olive branch: bed tax out, council cash in 11.09.2026 16min

  National has offered councils a peace deal after rebuffing their calls for a bed tax. Instead, it's offering to give them a share of the revenue raised by an existing "tourist tax". But some councils say it still falls short. RNZ's deputy political editor Craig McCulloch takes a look. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  The Whip for 9 September 2026 10.09.2026 27min

  Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Annabelle Lee-Mather, Jonathan Milne and Peter Dunne. On the show tonight: Chris Hipkins new shocking poll result, should Labour give him the heave-ho?; the Greens supermarket policy is to spend billions to create a viable, state-run alternative in the marketplace, is this even possible; how can political parties hoover up the youth vote?; and Winston Peters called music group Kneecap "low IQ weasels", little did he know NZ First had used a Kneecap song in a video for social media.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  Morning Report Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Vanushi Walters 08.09.2026 16min

  Nicola Willis and Vanushi Walters joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Phil Goff 07.09.2026 26min

  Brigitte, Phil and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  A contempt of privilege: Parliament’s Clerk explains 06.09.2026 13min

  Parliament’s expert on its rules explains privilege, the inquiry process, and the limited options for punishment in the wake of MBIE officials being found guilty of a contempt this week.*RNZ’s The House, with insights into Parliament, legislation and issues, is made with funding from Parliament’s Office of the Clerk. Enjoy our articles or podcast at RNZ.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  Coalition in clean up mode 04.09.2026 16min

  The government has found itself cleaning up some legislative mess. Beneficiaries and pensioners having payments wrongly suspended forced a double apology from the Prime Minister and Social Development Minister, while a select committee has told the Justice Minister to water down his controversial move-on orders so kids cannot be prosecuted for sleeping on the street. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  The Whip for 2 September 2026 02.09.2026 27min

  Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Maria Slade, Chris Carter and Jacqui van der Kaay. They look at the damning crown review into Moa Point, and the future of MBIE's chief executive in light of a botched IT project he mislead Ministers on. They also chat to an undecided voter as the election creeps closer.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  Morning Report Weekly Political Panel: Louise Upston and Carmel Sepuloni 01.09.2026 14min

  Louise and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  Political commentators Dale Husband and Jonathan Ayling 31.08.2026 19min

  Dale, Jonathan and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including parties' various tax policy announcements.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  MPs get brief reprieve from urgency trenches to farewell two colleagues 30.08.2026 13min

  As the remaining weeks of the 54th Parliament tick over, MPs who have decided to step back from politics have their chance to farewell their colleagues and Parliament as an institution in the form of a valedictory statement.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details