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March 12 The $6.5 Million District Plan That Has Gore Farmers FUMING
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 and $6.5 million on a new district plan that critics say gives local iwi veto power over private land. We’re joined by Gore Mayor Ben Bell to discuss if these new cultural assessments are a necessary partnership or just more expensive red tape for farmers.

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33 min
March 11 Covid Inquiry Mk II: Why Chris Hipkins Can't Be Trusted To Be PM
The COVID inquiry phase two is out, and it makes for some pretty uncomfortable reading for Chris Hipkins. Duncan breaks down why ignoring expert advice is a massive failure of judgment. Plus, economist Ed McKnight joins us to talk about the Iran oil shock, soaring petrol prices, and why young Kiwis on six-figure salaries are still struggling to get on the property ladder.

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30 min
March 10 NZ Economy Crisis: Will Record Oil Prices Kill The Recovery?
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 frustrated Kiwis and asks if Christopher Luxon can handle a crisis that has landed right on his desk. We also talk to Carolyn Young from Retail NZ about why the cost of everything is about to go up again.

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23 min
March 09 Christopher Luxon Is Defiant: Can He Still Win An Election?
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 possibility of a one-term government. Duncan breaks down why Christopher Luxon is digging his heels in despite the "death rattle" coming from the Beehive. We ask if the caucus has the guts to make a move before it is too late.

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1 hr
March 06 Ex National MP Maurice Williamson Unpacks Luxon's 28% Disaster
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 contemplate his future. Former National Minister Maurice Williamson joins Duncan to discuss why the party has lost its way, the "ghastly" alternative, and whether Luxon can actually survive the weekend as Prime Minister.

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35 min
March 05 REVEALED: The Poll That Could End Christopher Luxon
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 just 28 percent. Duncan explains why senior figures are telling Luxon to head home and consider his future over the weekend. Is this the beginning of the end for his leadership? We look at the potential contenders waiting in the wings.

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11 min
March 05 Why Kiwis are Leaving for Siberia, and David Seymour’s Budget Reality
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 reality of leaving home for Russia just to survive on one income. Plus, Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour joins Duncan to discuss the Iranian invasion, the upcoming budget, and why he wants to time-limit welfare benefits.

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37 min
March 04 Why 180 Kiwis Are Quitting New Zealand Every Single Day
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 people head for the exit in just one year. Plus, we are joined by Paddy Gamble to discuss the fallout from the bombing of Iran and what a protracted war means for your back pocket and the global rules-based order.

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30 min
March 03 Co-Governance in Marlborough: The Truth About New Council Power Shifts
We are looking at what Duncan calls "co-governance creep" happening in councils across New Zealand. From Marlborough to Taupo, new agreements are shifting how our land and water are managed. Duncan digs into why these deals are being done with little fanfare and what it means for your rights as a ratepayer.

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15 min
March 02 NZ Political Polls Explained, And Craig Renney Talks Global Conflict
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 why the coalition question is the only one that matters under MMP. Later, former CTU economist Craig Renney joins the show to discuss his run for Parliament, the impact of Middle East conflict on your wallet, and why our electricity market is fundamentally broken.

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51 min

About Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief

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Duncan Garner: Editor in Chief is a New Zealand politics and current affairs podcast hosted by veteran broadcaster Duncan Garner. With more than 30 years across TV, radio, and newspapers, Duncan brings sharp opinion, hard questions, political interviews, and breaking news analysis on NZ politics, government, media, the economy, and the stories shaping New Zealand.