Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief

REVEALED: Voting And Speaking Rights Given To Unelected Iwi Up North

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Duncan dives into a major shift happening right now in the Far North District Council. They have held an extraordinary meeting to give full voting and...

Diesel Hits $4: Inflation, Fuel Costs Continue To Hurt Kiwis' Pockets

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This country runs on diesel and without it we come to a halt. Duncan is joined by Peter Williams and Ani O'Brien on the panel, to break down the massi...

David Seymour: Govt’s Response To Far North Council Co-Governance Claims

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a council stops looking like democracy and starts looking like intimidation? That’s where we begin today, as Duncan digs into the ...

Winston Surges, National Struggles, And Co-Governance Is Rife Up North

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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!': My Incredible Interaction With Far North Mayor

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 lef...

Peters Surges In Latest Poll, And More Co-Governance Drama

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 leade...

Far North Co-Governance: Unelected Members Making BIG Council Decisions

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Duncan sits down with Far North District Councillor Davina Meads for a sobering look at what she calls "co-governance on steroids." From unelected rep...

Free Speech Fight: How Can The BSA Police The Internet?

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

NZ Fuel Crisis: How National And Labour BOTH Failed Us

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 vulne...

David Seymour Talks Budget Pressure And The 15,000 Job Target

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Duncan is fired up today over the latest numbers showing the public service is actually growing instead of shrinking like National promised. Deputy Pr...

It's Time For Labour Leader Chris Hipkins To Step Down

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Duncan makes a blistering case for why Chris Hipkins must resign as Labour leader following revelations about COVID vaccine advice for teenagers. We d...

MBIE’s Diesel Botch Job, And Grading National’s Fuel Price Response

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

‘Monumental’ Social Media Court Ruling, And Erica Stanford Talks Education Changes

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

NZ Fuel Crisis: Is Govt’s $50 Payment Actually Enough to Help?

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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?...

Govt’s Fuel Tax Windfall, And Shane Jones Talks Petrol Crisis

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Luxon Polls Poorly Again, And NZ's Impending Fuel Shortage

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher Luxon has hit a new low in the latest polls and Winston Peters is breathing right down his neck. We dive into the numbers that should have...

'Bigger Than Covid': How The Global Petrol Crisis Will Impact NZ

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We are facing what could be the greatest oil shock in world history. Duncan breaks down why the Iran war is becoming the government’s "COVID moment"...

Dave Letele: Soaring Fuel Costs, And The Struggle For Regular Kiwis

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We are watching petrol prices skyrocket at a speed that should alarm every household in New Zealand. Duncan breaks down why we are paying for expensiv...

Chris Hipkins Fallout: Will Labour Leader be Forced to Resign?

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Duncan dives into the messy fallout following allegations made by Chris Hipkins’ ex-wife, Jade Paul. With the election looming, we look at whether t...

Erica Stanford On Education Reforms, And Addressing Chris Hipkins Allegations

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It has been a brutal fortnight for Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Duncan dives into the explosive personal allegations made by Hipkins’ ex-wife and as...

Luxon Gone Missing, Paul Eagle Scandal, And Should Hipkins Apologise?

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We are facing the biggest disruption to oil supply in modern history and Kiwi households are feeling it at the pump right now. Duncan, Christine Ranki...

Nicola Willis Grilled On Fuel Prices And Cost Of Living

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Petrol prices are climbing again and Kiwi wallets are feeling it. In this episode, we sit down with Finance Minister Nicola Willis as global instabili...

The $6.5 Million District Plan That Has Gore Farmers FUMING

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Duncan dives into the quiet explosion of co-governance at a local council level. While the national spotlight is elsewhere, Gore has spent five years ...

Covid Inquiry Mk II: Why Chris Hipkins Can't Be Trusted To Be PM

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The COVID inquiry phase two is out, and it makes for some pretty uncomfortable reading for Chris Hipkins. Duncan breaks down why ignoring expert advic...

NZ Economy Crisis: Will Record Oil Prices Kill The Recovery?

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The promised economic recovery is looking shaky as conflict in the Middle East sends oil prices through the roof. Duncan breaks down the feedback from...

Christopher Luxon Is Defiant: Can He Still Win An Election?

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The latest Taxpayers’ Union poll is out and it is a total horror show for the National Party. At just 28 percent, we are looking at the very real po...

Ex National MP Maurice Williamson Unpacks Luxon's 28% Disaster

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The National Party is in a total tailspin. With a new poll putting them at just 28.4 percent, Christopher Luxon is reportedly heading home to contempl...

REVEALED: The Poll That Could End Christopher Luxon

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The pressure is well and truly on for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. We break down a brutal new poll that shows National’s support tanking to jus...

Why Kiwis are Leaving for Siberia, and David Seymour’s Budget Reality

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine applying for 1000 jobs in New Zealand and getting nowhere, only to find more opportunities in Siberia. Tony joins us to share his sobering rea...

Why 180 Kiwis Are Quitting New Zealand Every Single Day

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We are losing 180 Kiwis every single day, and it is starting to look like a quiet evacuation. Duncan breaks down the staggering numbers as 71,000 peop...

Co-Governance in Marlborough: The Truth About New Council Power Shifts

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We are looking at what Duncan calls "co-governance creep" happening in councils across New Zealand. From Marlborough to Taupo, new agreements are shif...

NZ Political Polls Explained, And Craig Renney Talks Global Conflict

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Duncan’s back in a brand-new home studio and he isn't holding back on the "dishonest" polling currently misleading New Zealanders. He breaks down wh...

Hipkins' Empty Speech, Air NZ In Turbulence And Mistreated Kiwi Farmers

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are we holding Kiwi farmers to gold-plated standards while waving cheap imports straight through the border? This week we take on what Duncan calls...

Solo Mum Pays The Price: Benefit System That Punishes Working Kiwi

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine doing exactly what the government asks by finding work and starting a degree, only to end up with less money in your pocket. Duncan shares the...

Simon Bridges: Why Our Power Market Is Broken And Needs Fixing

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We are diving into the absolute wrought that is the New Zealand power market. While families are rationing heat, the big electricity companies have ba...

Fixing Chris Hipkins' Speech and Latest NZ Political Polls with David Farrar

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We don’t hold back in this one. First, we deliver the brutally honest speech Chris Hipkins should have given. No spin. No tidy slogans. Just debt...

Peters' Language Bill OUTRAGES Swarbrick: Why Greens Co-Leader Is Wrong

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Winston Peters is moving to make English an official language in law, and the reaction from the Greens has been an absolute meltdown. Duncan and the p...

Will National Roll Luxon To Save The Election

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The latest Freshwater poll is out, and it is a total shocker for National. With the party sliding to 30 percent, senior figures like Nicola Willis are...

'Death Of Free Speech': We Unpack Confronting Massey Uni Curriculum

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A high-achieving Massey University student has walked away from their social work degree and New Zealand entirely. Duncan shares a chilling letter fro...

National Under Fire For Auckland Harbour Bridge Toll

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Duncan asks the tough questions about who is actually running the show at National. With a floated $9 toll for the Auckland Harbor Bridge and new elec...

Te Pāti Māori’s Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: Why She's Unfit To Lead

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Duncan doesn't hold back today as he calls out Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer for celebrating the death of Captain Cook. He questions...

Winston Peters' Maori Seats Referendum: Political Masterstroke or Re-run?

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Winston Peters is back with a familiar policy to abolish the Maori seats. We look at why his timing is shrewd and why it’s making Christopher Luxon ...

Luxon’s New Power Levy Explained: Is It Really A Tax?

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Duncan dives into the trust problem currently rotting New Zealand politics. Whether it is Chris Hipkins flipping on capital gains or Chris Luxon intro...

'Not Impressed': Karen Chhour Speaks Out On Oranga Tamariki Race-Based Leave

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We dive into the controversial cultural leave entitlements for Māori staff at Oranga Tamariki. Minister Karen Chhour joins us to explain why she find...

More On Oranga Tamariki Race-Based Leave As Minster Karen Chhour Responds

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast, more on the whistleblower who came forward from Oranga Tamariki, with claims of race-based cultural leave that isn't available to ...

REVEALED: Māori-Only Leave And Preferential Treatment In Oranga Tamariki

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode starts with a whistleblower from inside Oranga Tamariki who says a newly negotiated collective agreement has crossed a serious line. Dun...

Māori Politics is Fractured and at War: Waitangi 2026 Analysis

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Waitangi 2026 has come and gone, and all we got was noise, anger, and performance. Duncan breaks down why Māori politics looks broken and asks who is...

Christopher Luxon Promised Economic 'Green Shoots' - Where Are They?

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was meant to be our year. That’s what we were told. But as 2026 kicks off, the numbers are telling a very different story. Inflation is back u...

Is National Really Anti-Māori? The Facts Says No

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is New Zealand being sold a lazy political narrative about Māori and this government? We reckon so. As Waitangi approaches, Duncan takes aim at th...

Erica Stanford Fixes Education, Māori Students Soar... But The Media Looks Away

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For 20 years, our education system has quietly failed kids while the adults argued ideology, avoided accountability, and buried the data. Today, Dunca...

Brian Tamaki's Protest Blocked: A Dangerous Precedent Is Being Set

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when the right to protest depends on who you are, not the rules? This episode dives headfirst into the decision to block Brian Tamaki ...

Is This the End of Free Speech Online?

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Broadcasting Standards Authority is facing a terminal decline and they've come up with a desperate plan to stay relevant. They want the government...

David Seymour: Winston Peters, India Trade Deal, And Retail Crime Committee Failure

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Duncan Garner digs into the collapse of the government’s retail crime advisory committee, a group set up to respond to ram raids and rising violence...

REVEALED: India Trade Deal And New Allegations About Migrant Workers

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This investigation just took a sharp turn. What started as concerns about the India free trade deal has now landed right in the heart of New Zealand w...

Who's At Fault For Mt Maunganui Tragedy, and Dissecting Latest Political Poll

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Six people are dead, and the questions won’t go away. On this episode of Duncan Garner: Editor in Chief, we dig into what’s being called an avo...

Digging Deeper Into India Trade Deal And Its Uncapped Immigration

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This one lit a fire. We dig deeper into the India free trade deal and the uncapped student numbers that have sparked huge backlash. An immigration ...

Winston Peters Takes Aim at India Trade Deal: Kiwi Jobs at Risk?

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Duncan Garner goes straight at a deal most people weren’t watching. Just before Christmas, New Zealand quietly agreed to a free trade deal with Indi...

NZ Election Date Set, Superannuation Timebomb And Farming Catchup

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The election date is locked in and the gun has officially been fired. November 7 is now circled, but as we head into campaign mode, the biggest issue ...

Christopher Luxon's State Of Nation Speech: Defining Or Disappointing?

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher Luxon had the stage, the timing, and the attention. Election year. State of the Nation. A chance to set the agenda. And yet, nothing new l...

Shane Jones: The Deal I Want To Make With Donald Trump

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After two years of talk, the granny flat breakthrough is finally here. You can now build a 70 square metre flat in your backyard without resource cons...

National and the Brutal Cost Of Living Crisis They Missed

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why does the cost of living still feel out of control for so many Kiwis? And why is National struggling to convince voters they understand the pressur...

Shubz Speaks Out On Allegations And Accountability

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Hipkins, Labour, and the 2026 election take centre stage as Duncan Garner lays out why this is the year hiding is no longer an option. Labour...

Labour And Chris Hipkins in Striking Distance, But They Must Act NOW

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Good polling doesn’t let you off the hook. It puts you right on it. In this Slam Dunc, Duncan turns his attention to Chris Hipkins and asks the q...

Progress vs Delay: The Real Difference Between National And Labour

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want progress or paralysis? This week, Duncan lays out what he sees as the starkest political divide in years, and why the Government’s fast ...

Politicians Still On Holiday While New Zealand Works - Double Standards?

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to 2026, and we’re back... even if Parliament and the school system aren’t. This is the first Editor in Chief of an election year, and Du...

Green Shoots In The NZ Job Market With Tom O’Neill

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After a brutal stretch for job seekers, are we finally seeing signs of life in the employment market?Tom O’Neill from cv.co.nz joins Duncan Garner t...

Ban Electric Scooters Before More Kids Get Hurt!

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The dangers of electric scooters for children and teenagers that nobody seems to be talking about. From real-life injuries to reckless riding, Duncan ...

The Biggest Issues Facing New Zealand – Why Nothing Will Change

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Alright folks, here’s the deal. I’ve been reporting on New Zealand politics for 30 years, and let me tell you—nothing bloody changes. Every year...

Christine Rankin Talks Tough Decisions Headed Towards NZ

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Christine Rankin joins Duncan Garner for an in-depth discussion on New Zealand politics, local government, leadership and the state of the country hea...

Who Thrived And Who Failed In New Zealand Politics 2025

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand politics in 2024 was messy, intense, and sometimes downright ridiculous. In this episode of Duncan Garner: Editor-in-Chief, Duncan reviews...

Is Anyone Actually Winning In Politics Right Now | Damien Grant & Ani O'Brien

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With an election year looming, Duncan is joined by Ani and Damian for a wide-ranging, no-nonsense look at the political year that’s been and the one...

The Reality Of Child Poverty In New Zealand | Susan Glasgow

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Child poverty in New Zealand is the focus of this episode of Duncan Garner: Editor in Chief as Duncan speaks with Susan Glasgow from Variety, the chil...

New Zealand Retail Is Struggling And Here’s Why

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand retail is under serious pressure, and in this episode of Duncan Garner: Editor in Chief, Duncan speaks with Carolyn Young from Retail NZ a...

REVEALED: Erica Stanford On Social Media Ban Before 2027 Election

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Duncan sits down with Education Minister Erica Stanford for a straight-up conversation about what’s gone wrong in our schools and what’s finally b...

Jevon McSkimmg:Only Nine Months Home Detention for 3,000 Objectionable Images?

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A former high-ranking police officer avoids jail after being caught with thousands of horrific images on his work computer. Duncan asks how a four and...

When Charities Become Personal

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The alleged misappropriation of taxpayer money by the Māori Trust under the leadership of John Tamihere. He questions the lack of oversight and trans...

Bill English on NZ's Economic Future

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Duncan Garner Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Duncan Garner discusses David Seymour's plan to reignite the treaty principles debate in...

Shubz: Calling Out Māori Political Figures And Power Structures

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The media landscape has changed forever, and trust has gone with it. On the podcast, Duncan sits down with Shubz, a digital creator who’s built a...

REVEALED: Willie Jackson and Labour ROCKED By MUMA Bullying Claims

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Willie Jackson, the Manukau Urban Māori Authority, and 19 personal grievance cases now before the Employment Relations Authority. This episode of Dun...

Shubz Exposes Willie Jackson And John Tamihere

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on the podcast... KING Homeboy give a little https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/king-home-boy-whip-round Stuff article from dec5: https://www....

Westpac BLINDSIDES Kiwis With a Mortgage Rate Shock

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Westpac has stunned everyone. The Reserve Bank cuts the OCR, the government does a victory lap promising relief is finally coming, and then Westpac sp...

Nicola Willis' Unnecessary Challenge of Ruth Richardson: This Will Backfire!

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nicola Willis has walked straight into a political trap, and tonight we get into why it matters. The finance minister didn’t just respond to a pr...

National Surges as The Left Collapses in New Poll

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This one might just be the poll that flips the script. National’s finally seeing results after a long, flat year, Labour’s had a bump too, and the...

The Housing Deal That Favours Iwi - Is This Unfair?

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve seen some wild housing stories over the years, but this one takes the cake. In today’s episode, we break down the quiet Kāinga Ora deal tha...

National’s Spending Claims vs Reality: Duncan Breaks It Down

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are we actually getting the truth about the state of New Zealand’s finances? Today we dig into what the government says it’s cutting, what it’s ...

The True Cost of Former Police Boss Andrew Coster’s Exit

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Coster’s exit should’ve been simple. Instead, we’ve ended up paying for a slow, messy departure that highlights everything broken about a...

David Seymour and the School Lunch Backfire That Blew Up

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This one has everything. Politics, pressure, and a school lunch saga that went seriously sideways. Today we unpack the spectacular backfire that’s d...

Rates Cap Flop! National's Masterclass In Being Useless

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We knew the rates cap was coming, but no one expected the government to drag it out this long. On today’s episode, we dive into the plan to finally ...

The 'Dire State' of NZ's Hospitals and Luxon's Homeless 'Move On' Rules

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got a Code Blue on our hands. Today we dive into the explosive claims from a senior health leader who says our hospitals are so stretched they...

Nursing Crisis: Why NZ Grads Can't Get Jobs In Our Hospitals

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It makes no sense at all. We are crying out for nurses yet freezing out the ones we just trained. Duncan asks why we are pushing young talent to Austr...

Our Audience Picks a New National Party Leader

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This one kicked off with a simple question: if Christopher Luxon really was facing a leadership challenge, who would you want running the National Par...

Ludicrous Hauraki Gulf Fishing Ban And NZ's Illicit Tobacco Surge

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This one’s a powder keg. Duncan takes aim at the government’s overhaul of the Hauraki Gulf, where so-called high protection areas somehow still al...

Luxon’s Leadership Wobbles And TOP Leader Qiulae Wong

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Questions around a coup to roll National leader and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon have been swirling. When a first-term PM is already denying leade...

New Zealand’s Plasma Shortage: The Urgent Call to Donate

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand’s plasma supply is under pressure, with demand for lifesaving plasma-based treatments rising sharply. Duncan Garner speaks with NZ Blood...

Christopher Luxon FINALLY Goes Big With KiwiSaver Shake Up

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher Luxon has finally swung for something big, and tonight we get stuck into what his KiwiSaver overhaul really means. After months of beige p...

Winston Peters Throws a Grenade and National's Scary Polls

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Winston Peters has detonated the week’s political story, promising to repeal the government’s new Regulatory Standards Bill. ACT’s David Seymour...

David Seymour On Economic Recovery And Political Blame Game

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the podcast, we get stuck into the big question everyone’s asking - how long can this government keep blaming the last one? David Seymour joins u...

Greens Mining Policy Is Economic Sabotage, Pure and Simple

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Greens’ new mining policy isn’t just bold. Duncan calls it what it is - reckless economic sabotage. In today’s episode, he breaks down exact...

National’s Wake Up Call As Labour Hits Back

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest Ipsos Issues Monitor has smacked National clean in the face, and Duncan is fired up. This isn’t just a bad poll. It’s voters across the...

Te Pāti Māori Is Unravelling and John Tamihere's At the Centre

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Te Pāti Māori is in free fall. That is the only honest way to describe what has happened inside the party this week. The sackings of two MPs look un...