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Political commentators Dale Husband and Ben Thomas
Episode 79
Dale, Ben and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including Mariameno Kapa-Kingi being officially reinstated to Te Pāti Māori.
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1 month, 3 weeks ago
Long term debates and departing reflections
Episode 78
This week at Parliament we heard a debate all about the future that ended up being mired in the past. We also heard a goodbye speech from one of Parl…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Peeni Henare farewells Parliament after 12 years
Episode 77
Former Labour MP Peeni Henare has called time on his 12 year career in Parliament. He sits down with political reporter Lillian Hanly to discuss his …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Think Big: Muldoon's Attempt at Energy Independence
Episode 76
As new tensions in the Middle East rattle global energy markets, we look back at the oil shocks of the 1970s and how they reshaped New Zealand’s ener…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
The Whip for 11 March 2026
Episode 75
Join Wallace Chapman for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Guyon Espiner, Lillian Hanly, and Heather Ro…
2 months ago
Weekly Political Panel: Paul Goldsmith and Carmel Sepuloni
Episode 74
Paul Goldsmith and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.
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2 months ago
Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Ron Mark
Episode 73
Kathryn, Gareth and Ron discuss recent events in politics including New Zealand's response to conflict in the Middle East.
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2 months ago
Submission advice, and Infrastructure without politics
Episode 72
The House Sunday Edition has two stories from Parliament's week. First, advice on convincing a select committee to amend a bill. Then, MPs debate bet…
2 months ago
Prime Minister flubs his lines as Iran conflict reignites
Episode 71
As the government "acknowledges" the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, opposition parties are questioning their legality. Political reporter Giles Dexter l…
2 months ago
The Whip for 4 March 2026
Episode 69
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Holly Bennett, Corin Dann and Marian Hobbs. They beg…
2 months, 1 week ago