Politics NZ
Episodes
Weekly Political Panel: Simeon Brown and Carmel Sepuloni
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Simeon Brown and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The Whip 28 January 2026
28 Jan 2026
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Join Wallace Chapman for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by Corin Dann, Holly Bennett and Tracey Martin. They dis...
Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Ben Thomas
26 Jan 2026
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Gareth, Ben and Kathryn discuss the latest in politics including the election date, latest polls and what sort of campaign might be run this year. Go ...
Adjournment Debate: It's déjà vu all over again
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every year Parliament ends in a more or less identical way, with the adjournment debate. To prove it, we sift its moments using previous years' descri...
Minor parties plot major influence on election year
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The leaders of ACT, New Zealand First, Te Pāti Māori, and the Green Party sit down with RNZ's press gallery team to share their thoughts on 2025, an...
Behind the picket lines
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the Cook Strait ferry strikes to the fiery union battles of the 1970s, New Zealand’s history is written in industrial action. Now, as nurses, t...
The Whip 17 December
17 Dec 2025
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Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Maria Slade, Fran O'Sullivan and Sue Bradford. They t...
Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report on Wednesday for the Weekly Political Panel. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Political commentators Tim Hurdle and Gareth Hughes
15 Dec 2025
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Kathryn, Tim and Gareth discuss recent events in politics including the reform of the Resource Management Act. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for mor...
Parliament gets urgent on voting rules and climate targets
14 Dec 2025
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In its penultimate sitting block of the year, Parliament was in urgency debating 12 bills, The House looks at the two most controversial ones. Go to t...
Luxon and Hipkins give election-year teaser
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RNZ's political team sits down with the leaders of the two major parties - National's Christopher Luxon and Labour's Chris Hipkins - to reflect on 202...
The Wild History of Inflation in NZ
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Muldoon’s Price Freeze to Today’s Cost of Living Crisis. Corin and Guyon look back to a time when the PM set the price of milk and froze wage...
The Whip 10 December 2025
10 Dec 2025
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Join Wallace Chapman for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Annabelle Lee-Mather, Wayne Mapp and David F...
Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni
09 Dec 2025
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Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Political commentators Dale Husband and Ben Thomas
08 Dec 2025
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Dale, Ben and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the latest on expelled Te Pāti Māori MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris.G...
Scrutiny Week: Politics, oversight and attention
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Parliament's December Scrutiny Week is over. The House looks at the eternal tussle between politics and actual oversight, and the interlocking problem...
Councils prepare to tighten belts with rates relief in sight
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The government is telling councils to 'live within their means' and is introducing a rates cap. It's popular with ratepayers who have seen their bills...
NZ's United Nations History
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Winston Peters heads to the UN, Context looks back at how NZ has shaped the world stage — from Peter Fraser at its founding to peacekeepers in Ko...
The Whip 3 December
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Guyon Espinor and former Green Party MP Sue Kedgely.J...
Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni
02 Dec 2025
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Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Political commentators Liam Hehir and Lianne Dalziel
01 Dec 2025
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Liam, Lianne and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the potential scrapping of regional councillors. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz ...
Urgency ends early after voting gaffe
30 Nov 2025
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A late night voting error during a fourth evening of urgency last week forced the Government to end urgency sooner than expected.Go to this episode on...
How the council 'reset' aims to spur amalgamations
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just six weeks after voters elected new regional councillors, their jobs now hang in the balance after a government proposal to abolish them. But do t...
Booze, Bans & Backlash
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is alcohol reform such a political minefield in New Zealand? With new reforms on the table, Guyon Espiner and Corin Dann trace liquor laws back th...
The Whip 26 November
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for the country's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. This week Wallace Chapman is joined by journalists Andrea Vance, Jonathan Milne and...
Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni
25 Nov 2025
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National's Nicola Willis and Labour's Carmel Sepuloni join Morning Report for the weekly political panel. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more de...
Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Ben Thomas
24 Nov 2025
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Kathryn, Ben and Gareth discuss recent events in politics including the latest on the replacement inter-island ferries. Go to this episode on rnz.co.n...
Parliament's penultimate sitting block brings long nights in the House
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Urgency was the theme of the week at Parliament this week, both in the House and during the ongoing Standing Orders review into Parliament's rules. Go...
Coalition tempers ACT’s influence on gun laws
21 Nov 2025
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The Arms Act has been home to New Zealand's gun laws since 1983, though it's had many, many iterations. The coalition has now overhauled the legislati...
Parliament's Rules
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inside Parliament’s Rulebook: Why can’t MPs call each other liars? Why do Speakers wield so much power? And which MP was kicked out just for sarc...
The Whip 19 November 2025
19 Nov 2025
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Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Ruwani Perera, Dan Brunskill and Tracey Martin. On ...
Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere
18 Nov 2025
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Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Political commentators Tim Hurdle and Peter Dunne
17 Nov 2025
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Tim, Peter and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the political response to the Jevon McSkimming scandal. Go to this episode on rnz.c...
Loophole results in 11 day submission period for fast track amendments
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A loophole in parliamentary rules has avoided a debate, shortened a committee report back time, and resulted in 11 days for the public to have their s...
IPCA bombshell forces reckoning at top of police
14 Nov 2025
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The IPCA's blistering report has torn open a years-long saga of misconduct and misplaced loyalty. In Focus on Politics, RNZ acting political editor Cr...
Spies, Allies, and the FBI
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Kash Patel’s surprise visit to Kim Dotcom’s infamous raid, New Zealand’s relationship with the FBI and America has been anything but simple...
The Whip 12 November 2025
12 Nov 2025
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Join Wallace Chapman for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Toby Manhire, Andrea Vance and Phil Goff. Ton...
Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster been placed on leave, after a damning report found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police. Mr C...
Political commentators Andrew Kirton and Brigitte Morten
10 Nov 2025
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Brigitte, Andrew and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including changes to the Climate Change Response Act announced by Climate Change Minist...
From combative words to first words as new MP gives maiden statement
09 Nov 2025
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MPs spend hours arguing in the debating chamber at Parliament but on certain occasions they put aside their differences and a new MP's first speech is...
From reset to regret: Te Pāti Māori at war
07 Nov 2025
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Te Pāti Māori’s internal conflict has exploded into full public view. RNZ acting political editor Craig McCulloch unpacks how the turmoil unfolded...
The Brain Drain Backstory
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From quips about "raising the IQ of both countries", to gold fever and neoliberal reform, Corin Dann and Guyon Espiner dig through the history of the ...
The Whip for 5 November
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's half hour injection of politics, Wallace Chapman is joined by Holly Bennett, director of a government relations firm, and former adviso...
Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report for the Weekly Political Panel.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Political commentators Dale Husband and Liam Hehir
03 Nov 2025
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Dale, Liam and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including Prime Minister Chris Luxon's meeting with US President Donald Trump.Go to this epis...
Behind the scenes at the MP's library
02 Nov 2025
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The House chats with three members of the Parliamentary Library. More than just books and periodicals – it’s a research powerhouse.Go to this epis...
Introducing: Politics NZ
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you follow New Zealand politics, you'll want to follow Politics NZ. Get Nine to Noon Politics, The Whip, Morning Report's politicians panel, Focus ...