Could we be waiting until Christmas for a government? And is the gang debate over yet?
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Could New Zealand still be waiting for a government at Christmas? Katie Bradford is joined by Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan and political strategist Campbell Barry to examine Opportunity’s potential role as kingmaker and the promises that could unravel in coalition talks. They also discuss the Power Brokers Debate, the Greens’ handling of gang engagement, business leaders’ political report cards and whether Chris Bishop can hold on in Hutt South. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Could National return to government and still lose some of its biggest names? Former Labour leader and Auckland mayor Phil Goff joins Katie Bradford and NZ Herald chief political reporter Jamie Ensor to unpack the campaign’s latest twists—from the risk facing National’s senior list MPs to the promises that could disappear during coalition negotiations. They also dissect the leaders’ debate, Labour’s handling of its landlord tax policy and National’s proposed foreign aid cuts. Plus, Goff reflects on facing John Key across the debate stage—and the panel considers what could decide this closely fought election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One NZ CEO Nick Judd and AUT AI expert Dr Mahsa McCauley discuss some of the upsides of AI. Brought to you by One NZ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Crimson Education's Jamie Beaton on how we can build world-class universities in NZ. Brought to you by One NZ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The parties share their plans for where NZ's future jobs will come from. Brought to you by One NZ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.