Show Notes
We kick things off reacting to my back and forth with George Ngatai on Sean Plunket’s The Platform and break down what was said, what wasn’t said and where things stand now. Rotorua Lakes councillor Robert Lee joins us for his weekly spill the tea segment and gives us the latest from local government and what’s happening behind the scenes. Victor Billot from the Alliance Party joins us to talk about the party’s origins, what they stand for, how they missed the advertising deadline and why he still thinks people should give them a look. Helen Houghton, leader of the Conservatives NZ Party, comes on to talk immigration, race, what a woman is and why she believes woke politics has gone too far. Andrew Lesa joins us to discuss the Manurewa Local Board situation and calls for Daniel Newman, Manurewa and Papakura Ward councillor and Action Team leader, to step down amid the local board voter fraud controversy. Then independent Kaikōura candidate Olly Hughes joins us with a straight up no BS approach to politics, why he refuses to join a party and why he believes common sense and down the line whakaaro is what his electorate needs. Politics, local government, party leaders, controversy and plenty of different views all in one show. 0:00 Introduction and context 4:45 Reporting on local incident 8:56 Interview with George Ngatai 13:02 Work dispute discussions 22:58 Allegations of exploitation 27:50 Debate on business practices 30:26 Continued confrontation 36:07 Reflecting on the interview 40:27 Interview with Robert Lee 44:31 Local governance concerns 48:56 Council controversies 50:46 Debating local politics 55:45 Reflecting on community issues 1:09:07 Lakeland Queen discussion 1:13:01 Transitioning to new guest
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