Politics NZ

Kathryn, Tim and Lianne discuss recent events in politics including the resignation of Judith Collins.

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New Zealand’s MMP voting system promised fairness and diversity — but has it delivered? In this episode of Context, Guyon Espiner and Corin Dann look back at how MMP came to be, from a slip-up by David Lange in the 1980s to Winston Peters’ rise as kingmaker, and now Christopher Luxon’s challenge of managing a three-party government.

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Join Wallace Chapman for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics.

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Simeon Brown and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.

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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.

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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' descriptors.

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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, and what they've got up their sleeves for election year.

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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, teachers and doctors walk off the job, what lessons can we draw from a century of strikes?

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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 touch briefly on a new political poll and the Bondi shooting, before diving into the newly-announced mega Ministry: the Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport. Then, they look at some bold calls from ACT leader David Seymour in his end-of-year interview.

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Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report on Wednesday for the Weekly Political Panel.

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