Politics NZ

The Whip for 18 March 2026


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Join Wallace for an explosive half-hour of politics. He is joined by panellists Jonathan Milne, Maria Slade and Sue Kedgley.

They begin with the turmoil surrounding Chris Hipkins after claims were made on social media by his ex-wife. Then they look at the government's handling of the oil crisis, with 49 days left in stock. And as war rages on in Iran and neighbouring regions, are cracks staring to show in Donald Trump's approach? After that, they discuss an interesting proposition by Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown: throw the two major parties into coalition together.

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