Beste New Zealand Politics podcasts (2024)

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E18 - Health 16:35

1y ago16:35

16:35

Heather and Simon discuss health policies in the final week of the election campaign. There is general agreement that nothing being offered will result in the structural reforms and workforce solutions needed to get New Zealand's health system working properly. Although proposed increases to Medical School outputs for doctors will help, the numbers…

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E17 - Law and Order 8:10

1y ago8:10

8:10

With the beautiful Havelock marina and the Tui Coffee cart as a backdrop, Heather and Simon discuss the differences in approaches to law and order issues offered up by parties in election 2023. It seems the left (both liberal and conservative) are focussing their policies on harm minimisation, rehabilitation and alternative approaches The parties o…

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E16 - Micro Parties and Lists 7:40

1y ago7:40

7:40

This episode is recorded 'on the road' along State Highway 6 between Havelock and Blenheim. Easy Vote cards and party lists have started appearing in letterboxes around the country. Heather and Simon discuss some of the so-called micro-parties like Animal Justice, Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party, Democracy NZ, Freedoms NZ, Leighton Baker, New Nati…

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E15 - Audience Questions (3) 16:28

1y ago16:28

16:28

This is the third episode in the season where Heather and Simon answer questions submitted by the audience. In this episode, they discuss: 1. Immigration - effects on housing, infrastructure and the workforce. 2. The so-called "bellwether" seats of Hamilton East and West, Northcote and a general chat about some other interesting electorates like Hu…

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E14 - Political Pre-Wedding Jitters 7:33

1y ago7:33

7:33

Heather and Simon discuss the latest developments. National's Chris Luxon has been busy ruling out some of ACT's policies. Meanwhile, ACT's David Seymour fired a shot back across the bow with the suggestion of providing confidence and not supply in order to change the government. Serious negotiation or just political pre-wedding jitters? Who is the…

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E13 - Mood of the Voter 9:05

1y ago9:05

9:05

Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E12 - Changing of the Guard 8:02

1y ago8:02

8:02

Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E11 - Potential Coalition Combinations 10:20

1y ago10:20

10:20

What are the possible party combinations that could form a government in election 2023?Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E10 - Audience Questions (2) 16:35

1y ago16:35

16:35

The second episode covering questions from the audience. You can send yours in via the contacts page on our website torquepoint.co.nz or add them to the comments section on YouTubeDoor Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E9 - Campaign Slogans 10:48

1y ago10:48

10:48

Heather and Simon go on a field trip in Wellington to discuss the election billboards and slogans.Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E8 - GST off Food 7:59

1y ago7:59

7:59

Labour, NZ First and Maori parties are promising to take goods and services tax off fresh fruit and veges if they win the upcoming election. Most experts think it is a bad idea. Heather and Simon discuss this.Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E7 - National Security Government Announcements 10:23

1y ago10:23

10:23

In the last week, the New Zealand government has released three documents relating to national security: Aotearoa’s National Security Strategy: Secure Together Tō Tātou Korowai Manaaki Defence Policy and Strategy Statement Future Force Design Principles These were preceded by a public consultation exercise, a long-term insights briefing and a forei…

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E6 - Issues 13:31

1y ago13:31

13:31

Heather Roy and Simon Ewing-Jarvie discuss current political issues that are front of mind for voters. These range from the economy and cost of living to crime and co-governance. Issues episodes will recur throughout the season so send in your ideas or questions for discussion. You can send in questions for the podcast hosts through the ⁠contacts p…

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E5 - Audience Questions (1) 11:28

1y ago11:28

11:28

Heather and Simon answer questions from the VoterTorque audience. In this episode the questions addressed are: 1. What does TOP stand for? 2. Will Winston Peters get back into parliament? 3. What is an overhang? 4. What is meant by hard right and hard left? Questions and answers will be published approximately every 5th episode. You can send in que…

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E4 - Political Polls 12:58

1y ago12:58

12:58

Do political polls reflect or shape public opinion in New Zealand? With an election due on 14 October, this is an important question that is discussed by Heather and Simon. What’s important are the trends and other questions like whether people think the country is headed in the right or wrong direction.…

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E3 - Political Compass 8:16

1y ago8:16

8:16

In this episode, Simon Ewing-Jarvie and Heather Roy work their way through the TorquePoint political compass quiz and discuss how to interpret it. You can download a copy of the quiz from our website at torquepoint.co.nz to position yourself on the NZ political spectrum.Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E2 - Political Spectrum 12:57

1y ago12:57

12:57

Former ACT Deputy Leader and Government Minister, Heather Roy, and TorquePoint CDO Simon Ewing-Jarvie update their political spectrum for the 2023 New Zealand General Election. The series is also available as a slideshow on YouTube. It examines the merits of commentators and journalists referring to parties and politicians as simply left or right. …

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E1 Introduction to Season 2 6:32

1y ago6:32

6:32

Simon Ewing-Jarvie and Heather Roy from TorquePoint are back for the run up to New Zealand’s 2023 General Election to bring you their analysis of each of the political parties, what they’re offering and how they compare. This introductory episode outline the main topics to be covered in season 2.Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E21 - Cannabis Legalisation and Control Referendum 5:42

1y ago5:42

5:42

Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E11 - Parties Contesting Election 2020 9:20

1y ago9:20

9:20

Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E10 - Listener Questions (1) 10:12

1y ago10:12

10:12

Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E22 - Possibilities for Next Defence and Veterans Minister 8:03

1y ago8:03

8:03

Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E20 - End-of-Life Choice Referendum 5:56

1y ago5:56

5:56

Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E19 - Kaikoura Electorate Candidates Meeting 12:25

1y ago12:25

12:25

Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E18 - TOP and New Conservative Party 11:03

1y ago11:03

11:03

Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E17 - Maori Party 7:18

1y ago7:18

7:18

Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E16 - NZ First Party 10:35

1y ago10:35

10:35

Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E15 - National Party 12:38

1y ago12:38

12:38

Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E14 - Labour Party 11:46

1y ago11:46

11:46

Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E13 - Green Party 13:10

1y ago13:10

13:10

Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E12 - ACT Party 12:09

1y ago12:09

12:09

Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E1 - Introduction to the Season 5:40

1y ago5:40

5:40

Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E2 - The Orange Guy 8:24

1y ago8:24

8:24

Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E3 - Political Spectrum 5:36

1y ago5:36

5:36

Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E4 - Political Compass 6:16

1y ago6:16

6:16

Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E5 - Election Advertising 6:22

1y ago6:22

6:22

Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E6 - Political Polls 7:27

1y ago7:27

7:27

Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E7 - MMP Basics 5:46

1y ago5:46

5:46

Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E8 - MMP Pros and Cons 7:28

1y ago7:28

7:28

Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Election 2020 S1E9 - The Dilemma of the 'Wasted' Vote 5:54

1y ago5:54

5:54

Door Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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ACT’s Economic Plan for Recovery 29:59

4+ y ago29:59

29:59

This week on Politics in Full Sentences Max Whitehead is joined by ACT Leader David Seymour and ACT Deputy Leader Beth Houlbrooke. Does the Government have a plan beyond borrowing to spend and hoping for a vaccine? What is their plan to use technology to reopen the border? New Zealanders need certainty. What’s ACT’s economic plan? Free Speech ACT N…

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Increasing Fuel Tax in Time of Crisis 30:04

4+ y ago30:04

30:04

This week on Politics in Full Sentences ACT Leader David Seymour is joined by former ACT President Ruwan Premathilaka and Ken Shirley, former Road Transport Forum CEO, Labour Cabinet Minister, and ACT Deputy Leader. Just as New Zealanders are getting moving again, the Government’s going ahead with increasing taxes on road users. Is it appropriate i…

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ACT’s Candidates for 2020 28:29

4+ y ago28:29

28:29

Max Whitehead joins ACT Leader David Seymour and Deputy Leader Beth Houlbrooke following yesterday’s announcement of 49 talented candidates standing for ACT from Northland to Southland this election. Who are the candidates, what are their values, and when do they start campaigning? Free Speech ACT New Zealand Politics in Full Sentences - Podcasts N…

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Unpacking the Budget 33:11

4+ y ago33:11

33:11

This week on Politics in Full Sentences Max Whitehead is joined by ACT Leader David Seymour and Deputy Leader Beth Houlbrooke to unpack the Government’s Budget. Labour knows how to throw your tax money around and its track record shows it’ll fail to deliver on its promise to rebuild the economy. What’s in the Budget and what’s ACT’s alternative sol…

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Gun Buyback: A Disaster From Start to Finish 32:43

4+ y ago32:43

32:43

This week on Politics in Full Sentences, Max Whitehead is joined by ACT Leader David Seymour and Council of Licenced Firearm Owners spokesperson Nicole McKee to discuss the failed "buyback" scheme. The Auditor-General has investigated the "buyback" scheme and has found Police records were incomplete and is unable to say if New Zealanders are any sa…

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COVID: A Road to Recovery 32:31

4+ y ago32:31

32:31

Max Whitehead is joined by ACT Leader David Seymour and Deputy Leader Beth Houlbrooke to discuss the right economic policies for a rapid recovery. What's the Government been doing and are they about to make a big mistake? Free Speech ACT New Zealand Politics in Full Sentences - Podcasts NZ School of Practical Politics…

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COVID-19: SMEs and level 3 29:53

4+ y ago29:53

29:53

Tonight, on Politics in Full Sentences Max Whitehead discusses the lockdown's impact on SMEs with ACT Leader David Seymour and Deputy Leader Beth Houlbrooke. SMEs are unable to operate, but rents and creditors still need to be paid. Is the Government failing to understand the urgency of the situation? Free Speech ACT New Zealand Politics in Full Se…

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COVID-19: What’s the way forward to Reopening the Economy? 29:48

4+ y ago29:48

29:48

The economic pain is starting to become real to more and more people. The most important question is how and when we reopen the Economy. Tonight we talk about what a Government should do for a high-information, high-transparency, hi-tech, resilient recovery. Free Speech ACT New Zealand Politics in Full Sentences - Podcasts NZ School of Practical Po…

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COVID-19: Your Questions to the Government 32:58

4+ y ago32:58

32:58

On this week’s episode of Politics in Full Sentences we discuss how you can help us keep democracy strong while Parliament is shut. What is the Epidemic Response Committee, how will ACT offer constructive criticism, and how can you be involved? Free Speech ACT New Zealand Politics in Full Sentences - Podcasts NZ School of Practical Politics…

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COVID-19 Discussion: Your questions answered 22:27

4+ y ago22:27

22:27

On this week's episode of Politics in Full Sentences Max Whitehead joins David Seymour and Beth Houlbrooke from self-isolation to take your questions and provide answers on the COVID-19 situation and the government's response.Door ACT New Zealand / Podcasts NZ

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