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Waitangi spiders and the Winston scriptures

Waitangi spiders and the Winston scriptures

We review a Waitangi celebration rife with political talking points, the coalition government's relationship with tobacco and the Green Party co-leadership.

Gone By Lunchtime

February 7, 202448m 38s

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Show Notes

Annabelle Lee-Mather returns from the cauldron of Waitangi to discuss with Ben Thomas and Toby Manhire the rhetorical flames and gently roasted marshmallows at the hugely attended commemorations. Did Christopher Luxon navigate a copy-paste path between his coalition partners and how many tails does it take to wag a dog? Also on the podcast this week, Ben explains why new minister Casey Costello's explanation for seeking advice on freezing tax on tobacco is consistent with the enigmatic NZ First school of biblical interpretation. Plus: James Shaw is quitting the Green co-leadership. What legacy does he leave and what difference might Chlöe Swarbrick, the favourite to replace him, make for the party?

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