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How MMP changed politics
Episode 47
New Zealand’s MMP voting system promised fairness and diversity — but has it delivered? In this episode of Context, Guyon Espiner and Corin Dann look…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
The Whip 28 January 2026
Episode 46
Join Wallace Chapman for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by Corin Dann, Holly Bennett and Tracey Martin. They dis…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Weekly Political Panel: Simeon Brown and Carmel Sepuloni
Episode 45
Simeon Brown and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.
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5 months, 3 weeks ago
Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Ben Thomas
Episode 44
Gareth, Ben and Kathryn discuss the latest in politics including the election date, latest polls and what sort of campaign might be run this year.
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5 months, 3 weeks ago
Adjournment Debate: It's déjà vu all over again
Episode 43
Every year Parliament ends in a more or less identical way, with the adjournment debate. To prove it, we sift its moments using previous years' descr…
7 months ago
Minor parties plot major influence on election year
Episode 42
The leaders of ACT, New Zealand First, Te Pāti Māori, and the Green Party sit down with RNZ's press gallery team to share their thoughts on 2025, and…
7 months ago
Behind the picket lines
Episode 40
From the Cook Strait ferry strikes to the fiery union battles of the 1970s, New Zealand’s history is written in industrial action. Now, as nurses, te…
7 months ago
The Whip 17 December 2025
Episode 39
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Maria Slade, Fran O'Sullivan and Sue Bradford. They …
7 months ago
Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni
Episode 41
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report on Wednesday for the Weekly Political Panel.
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7 months ago
Political commentators Tim Hurdle and Gareth Hughes
Episode 38
Kathryn, Tim and Gareth discuss recent events in politics including the reform of the Resource Management Act.
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7 months, 1 week ago