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They Denied It: Covid Safety Questions and the Budget Fantasy
NZ Budget 2026 Marketing Over Maths: Nicola Willis, Surplus, and Smoke and Mirrors
Budget Day 2026: The Truth Behind Nicola Willis’s Fudget Budget
Welfare Minister Under Fire For Claiming $52k Accommodation Allowance
Chlöe Swarbrick on Why It's So Expensive to Be Poor in New Zealand
WHY IS LABOUR HIDING ITS POLICY, OR HAS IT NOT DONE THE HARD WORK?
NZ Budget Rhetoric: Spending Addiction Unmasked
“$450 MILLION FOR ONE HAPŪ?” - Port of Tauranga Dispute
Can Labour Stay Silent and Hide Six Months Out From the Election?
David Seymour on Why 15000 Public Servants Have to Go
Education Minister Erica Stanford on Her Big Curriculum Shift
Is Winston Peters' $30 Billion Bank Plan Total Madness?
Ngāi Tahu’s Secret Newsletter and the $180 Million Mining Row
Winston Peters Is Blocking Superannuation Reform
Labour’s Three-Headed Monster and National’s Search for a Spine
The Collapse of Te Pāti Māori with David Farrar
Duncan on the Wildest Days in the Press Gallery and Sherman’s Shafting
Ani O’Brien: Is the Parliamentary Press Gallery Actually Working?
The Budget Crossroads And A Government Fraying At The Edges
The "Vibes" Economy vs. The Reality of Business and The Scrapping of The BSA
Chlöe Swarbrick On Ending Poverty & Taxing Assets
Shane Jones on Mining Extortion and the "Butter Chicken Tsunami"
Duncan Garner Exposes Media Cover-Ups, Double Standards, & Act’s new Immigration Policy
The Great Santana Shakedown
Winston Peters Leaks Sensitive Emails: Is The Coalition Collapsing?
EXCLUSIVE: Ani O’Brien On Breaking The Maiki Sherman Story
Steve Devine & Dave Phillips: Inside Kiwi Firefighters' Pay And Resource Issues
Underpaid Firefighters: Why are People at Desks Earning More?
New Zealand Blood Shortage: Why Plasma Donations Matter Now
Co-Governance Crisis: Is the Far North Council Being Managed?
Santana Gold Mine: The $180 Million Demand by Iwi Explained
BSA vs Sean Plunket: Is This Overreach from an Outdated Body?
Luxon’s Lifeline: Three Ways The Prime Minster Can Save His Job
Is Christopher Luxon Finished? National Party Leadership Crisis Analysis
Another Poor Poll: Can National Win With Luxon Leading?
REVEALED: Voting And Speaking Rights Given To Unelected Iwi Up North
Diesel Hits $4: Inflation, Fuel Costs Continue To Hurt Kiwis' Pockets
David Seymour: Govt’s Response To Far North Council Co-Governance Claims
Winston Surges, National Struggles, And Co-Governance Is Rife Up North
Winston Peters is absolutely launching in the polls, and the panel wonders if National is simply conceding the ground. Meanwhile, Duncan gets a blunt "F off" from Far North Mayor Moko Tamihere after asking about unelected seats on council committees. We also dive into the $4 petrol crisis and why the Reserve Bank is warning of heavy headwinds this winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'F** Off!': My Incredible Interaction With Far North Mayor
We are diving into a shocking breakdown of local democracy today. Duncan shares a blunt, two-word email from Far North Mayor Moko Tepania that has left us gobsmacked. After serious allegations about unelected influence at the council table, the Mayor was offered a right of reply. His response? A personal "f off". We ask if it is time for the government to step in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Peters Surges In Latest Poll, And More Co-Governance Drama
Winston Peters is back, and he is not just making up the numbers. With a massive surge to 13.6 percent in the latest poll, the New Zealand First leader is eyeing up the top job while National and Labor drift. We also dive into the co-governance rows erupting in Hastings and the Far North, where local councillors say democracy is being pushed aside for unelected boards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Far North Co-Governance: Unelected Members Making BIG Council Decisions
Duncan sits down with Far North District Councillor Davina Meads for a sobering look at what she calls "co-governance on steroids." From unelected representatives outvoting elected officials to serious questions about financial accountability and personal safety, Davina shares her front-row seat to a system she believes is drifting away from democratic principles. We ask if the government is doing enough to step in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Free Speech Fight: How Can The BSA Police The Internet?
The BSA has just scored the home goal of the century. By trying to bring the entire internet under its 1989 jurisdiction, they might have just signed their own death warrant. Duncan is joined by Annie O’Brien and Morris Williamson to pull apart this massive overreach, National’s disastrous new poll numbers, and whether a Cabinet reshuffle can actually save Luxon’s leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NZ Fuel Crisis: How National And Labour BOTH Failed Us
We are facing an energy crisis, and the paper trail is brutal for both sides of the house. Duncan dives into the decisions that left New Zealand vulnerable to diesel disruptions until 2028. From scrapped reserves to the latest Roy Morgan poll showing National at a record low, we look at what happens when leadership chooses hope over a plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Seymour Talks Budget Pressure And The 15,000 Job Target
Duncan is fired up today over the latest numbers showing the public service is actually growing instead of shrinking like National promised. Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour joins us to talk about the looming winter fuel crisis and why he thinks we need fewer ministers at the top to finally get spending under control. Plus, we look at the rise of petrol drive-offs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's Time For Labour Leader Chris Hipkins To Step Down
Duncan makes a blistering case for why Chris Hipkins must resign as Labour leader following revelations about COVID vaccine advice for teenagers. We dive into whether it was gross incompetence or a deliberate cover-up. Plus, the panel discusses the growing fuel crisis and why domestic flights are being grounded while international travel takes priority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MBIE’s Diesel Botch Job, And Grading National’s Fuel Price Response
We were told we had 11 days of diesel left before the country ground to a halt, only for MBIE to admit they got the numbers completely wrong 24 hours later. Duncan is joined by Maurice Williamson and Ani O’Brien to rip into the bureaucracy, the widening wage gap with Australia, and whether Chris Hipkins has some serious explaining to do over his vaccine comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
‘Monumental’ Social Media Court Ruling, And Erica Stanford Talks Education Changes
Huge news today as US courts deliver landmark rulings against Meta and YouTube for knowingly harming children. Duncan breaks down why this is the wake-up call parents and lawmakers needed to push through New Zealand's social media ban for under-16s. Education Minister Erica Stanford also joins the pod to discuss the massive structural changes coming to NCEA. From 2028, school is getting harder with a new focus on core subjects and national consistency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NZ Fuel Crisis: Is Govt’s $50 Payment Actually Enough to Help?
The government is handing out 50 bucks to struggling families to help with the pain at the pump, but is it a masterstroke or just a drop in the ocean? Duncan breaks down why this targeted support is actually a win for economic stability. We also chat with economist Ed McKnight about who might actually pocket a bit of extra cash from this deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Govt’s Fuel Tax Windfall, And Shane Jones Talks Petrol Crisis
Every time you fill up your car, the government is quietly cashing in. Duncan breaks down the "dirty secret" of fuel taxes and how every 10-cent rise at the pump puts another $60 million into the crown coffers. Minister Shane Jones joins us to talk about our dwindling diesel stocks, the risk of rationing, and why closing the Marsden Point refinery has left us completely exposed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices