Iran War Fallout: Phil Goff Interview + Panel on NZ’s Political and Economic Risks
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A Marxist, two NZ Herald columnists, a former Labour leader and a business journalist walk into a bar.
The barman looks up and says:"What do you think this is… The Bradbury Group?"
On this week’s episode:
1-on-1 Interview Former Labour leader and High Commissioner to the UK Phil Goff joins us to discuss the escalating American war against Iran, what it means geopolitically, and how far the conflict could spread.
Political Panel: The Fallout
Joining the panel:
• Maria Slade – BusinessDesk journalist • Fran O'Sullivan – NZ Herald business editor • Matthew Hooton – Academic, political commentator and NZ Herald columnist
Together they break down the political and economic consequences for New Zealand.
Tonight’s agenda
1. Political fallout: Can Christopher Luxon hold on?2. Economic fallout: Can the New Zealand economy hold on?3. Election 2026: What are the latest polls really telling us?
Sharp analysis, strong opinions and zero consensus.
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