The Working Group - NZ’s Best Weekly Political Podcast

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link. Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism Matthew Hooton - NZ Herald Columnist And all of our SPECIAL GUESTS: David Seymour Willie Jackson Gerry Brownlee John Tamihere Moana Maniapoto Brad Olsen Chris Hipkins Tonight each of our guests will be asked: What was your political highlight of 2024? What was your political lowlight of 2024? What is your final word for 2024? What is your prediction for 2025? Welcome to The Working Group, jump on in. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TEXT: Working to 3598 Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroup

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link.  Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Simon Wilson - Militant cyclist, recreational Jedi and NZ Herald columnist Jordan Williams - Pope of the Taxpayers Union and here tonight on loan from the Atlas Network Shane Te Pou - Māori Broadcasting legend, political provocateur and NZ Herald columnist Tonight's Issues: The Economy in 2024 and how it impacts 2025 Race Relations in 2024 and the Treaty Referendum Bill in 2025  The Environment in 2024 and what 2025 might bring Where will Geopolitics in 2024 lead in 2025? Welcome to The Working Group, jump on in. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TEXT: Working to 3598  Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroup

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link.  Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism Gareth Hughes - Labour Party MP for the mighty South Auckland Arena Williams - Assistant Whip and Manurewa representative Tonight's Issues: 15 Economists vs Finance Minister 84 000 Hikoi to Parliament vs Heather Du Plisse Allan Matthew Hooton vs Chris Luxon Politics and the All Blacks vs right wing backlash Welcome to The Working Group, jump on in. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TEXT: Working to 3598  Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroup

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link.  Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Duncan Garner - New Zealand broadcaster and journalist Willie Jackson - Politician, former unionist, broadcaster and Urban Māori leader Tonight's Issues: Hikoi and protest in Parliament - End of Western Civilization or real Democracy? David Seymour's response to Treaty Principles Referendum Critics seemed a tad churlish. Accusations of bias in TVNZ covering Hīkoi - fair criticism or the Political right strangling free speech again? What now for Treaty Principles Referendum Bill? Welcome to The Working Group, jump on in. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TEXT: Working to 3598  Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroup

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link.  Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. David Parker - Former Minister of just about everything and Labour MP Peter Williams - Taxpayers Union Sergeant-at-arms and sometimes Reality Check Radio Host Tonight's Issues: Hīkoi Politics, the Treaty Principles Bill and the latest foreshore and seabed confiscation legislation Should Gerry Brownlee be sacked as Speaker for barring Investigative journalist Aaron Smale?  US Election result -Trump uses the UNDERmensch to empower the UBERmensch. Welcome to The Working Group, jump on in. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TEXT: Working to 3598  Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroup

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link.  Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Ani O'Brien - Queen of the Terfs and Political Commentator Simon Wilson - Militant cyclist, Recreational Jedi and NZ Herald Columnist Tonight's Issues: US Election - who will win and why? ACT Libertarians vs Banning Nazi Salute Police action in Opotiki against da gangs Is Mike King a drink too far? Welcome to The Working Group, jump on in. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TEXT: Working to 3598  Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroup

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link.  Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight:  Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Maria Slade - The burning insight and brilliant oversight of BussinessDesk Journalist Michael Wood - E Tu Union's Negotiation Specialist Tonight's Issues: Appointing Mad Dog Prebs to the Waitangi Tribunal: Insanity or Malice? Is Winston Peters outrage at conflicts of interest outrageous?  What's the Weeks biggest loser? Andrew Bayly, the 3 buck chuck corporate slop in schools or David Seymour's never ending attack on Samoan Poetry?   US Elections, 1 week to go - Insanity and Malice? Welcome to The Working Group, jump on in. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TEXT: Working to 3598  Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroup

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link.  Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight:  Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Max Harris - Political Commentator and strategist Craig Renney - The Council of Trade Unions Economist Tonight's Issues: CTU day of action - Is this the most anti-worker Government ever? Benefit increases and unemployment - how bad is the economy? Is the prosecution guideline backlash an attempt by the Right to take over the Judiciary? Welcome to The Working Group, jump on in. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TEXT: Working to 3598  Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroup

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link.  Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight:  Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Shane Te Pou - the last Socialist standing Jordan Williams - The Pope of the Taxpayers Union Tonight's Issues: The new TVNZ Poll vs 1 year of the Government who is winning and who is failing - and what's happening at Wellington Council? Jobseeker benefit numbers increase by 12% + FamilyBoost fiasco - are National's welfare policies falling over already? Review of last weeks Treaty Debate - who won, who lost and when is the next one?  The Jonesie Awards for Government Waste - let's list the contenders Welcome to The Working Group, jump on in. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TEXT: Working to 3598  Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroup  

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link.  Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Today is a BIG ONE - The Treaty Debate! Joining me tonight:  Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Helmut Modlik - Ngāti Toa Leader David Seymour - ACT Party Leader In today's debate: Our debaters will each provide a 3 minute opening statement on what the Treaty means to them and its place in NZ. Then the debate will move to a revolving quick fire question panel segment. Finally, David, Helmut and Host Bomber Bradbury will have a 2 minute final word. (Damien will have a 1 minute final word, because no one should be forced to listen to a libertarian longer than 60 seconds) Welcome to The Working Group, jump on in. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TEXT: Working to 3598  Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroup  

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link.  Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: - Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. - Simon Wilson - NZ Herald columnist - Matthew Tukaki - New Zealand Māori Council sledgehammer Tonight's Issues: Pre-Treaty Debate preview - we break down next weeks exclusive David Seymour vs Iwi CEO Helmut Modlik Treaty debate  Dunedin Hospital - if it was a pack of cigarettes this Government would have saved it by now  Prime Minister Chris Luxon vs ANZ Bank Boss over capital gains tax - venal self interest or naked self interest? Simeon Brown vs school speed limits - what on earth is going on?   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TEXT: Working to 3598  Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroup

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: - Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. - Mark Jennings - Former News God at TV3 - Seeby Woodhouse - Founder of Voyager NZ and Burning Man Aficionado Issue 1 - Government refuses to end child poverty for less than 1% of GDP but does have billions for tax cuts Issue 2 - What's killing Wellington? Working From Home or sacking 5000 public servants? Issue 3 - What do Mckee and Costello have to do to get sacked? Issue 4 - The Polky Trial - bloated boomer privilege or poor Police judgment? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TEXT: Working to 3598  Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroup

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: - Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. - Shane Te Pou - The mighty NZ Herald columnist - Ani O'Brien - Political Commentator and Queen of the Terfs  Tonight's issues:Issue 1: Latest Polling – Is Chippy in danger? Issue 2: Gravy Train Treaty Lawyers or Reactionary Right Wing Libertarian gun owners – who is ACT's Treaty Principles Referendum Bill appealing to? Issue 3: Talking of libertarian gun owners, is Mckee's new attempt at lifting gun bans an audacity too far? Issue 4: Ramifications of latest Trump assassination attempt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TEXT: Working to 3598  Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroup

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: - Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. - Simon Court - ACT Party MP - Simon Wilson - NZ Herald columnist Tonight's issues:Issue 1 - God hates ACT while Luxon blames MMP for Treaty Principles Referendum Issue 2 - Has National weaponised our impatience to raise speed limits on roads they can't pay for? Issue 3 - China and deflation Issue 4 - Trump vs Harris first debate----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TEXT: Working to 3598  Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism Maria Slade - Business Desk Journalist Matthew Tukaki - Media Tycoon, Businessman, UN Chairperson, New Zealand Māori Council Sledgehammer Tonight's issues: Issue 1 – Simeon Brown's $32.9b road policy – sensible infrastructure or sexual fantasy? Issue 2 – Insolvencies up + outgoing Treasury warnings – how bad will the economy get? Issue 3 – Comanchero crackdown vs gang patch ban ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TEXT: Working to 3598  Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Brad Olsen - Infometrics - Principal Economist Matthew Hooton - NZ Herald Columnist Tonight's issues: Has OCR cut saved or betrayed the NZ Economy? Luxon yelling at Councils - justified or audacity too far? Electricity market meltdown + Fast Track powers (minus the fast or the track) - is this Government's infrastructure process a joke? The New Foreshore and Seabed confiscation makes Helen Clark look reasonable!? -------------------------------------------------------------------------- TEXT: Working to 3598 Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Barbara Edmonds - Labour Party Finance Spokesperson Karen Chhour - The Minister for Children and ACT MP Tonight's issues: Orr blinks and slashes the OCR as NZ Economy melts down - what happens next? Welfare and Disability sanctions - will do what exactly? The repeal of 7aa - will it save our kids? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TEXT: Working to 3598  Watch on YouTube Watch on X Watch on Instagram Check out the Social MediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Greg O'Connor - Former Police Association President and current Labour MP Dr. Oliver Hartwick - Right Wing Think Tank and NZ Initiative Svengali Tonight's issues: Will Adrian Orr cut the OCR? Is that light the end of the inflation tunnel or a train coming for the Economy? Who is to blame for Electricity price shocks? The National Party or the National Party? New Draconian Welfare Punishments and Tama Potaka's magical homeless children wand. Police Association vs Associate Minister Nicole McKee ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TEXT: Working to 3598  Watch on YouTube Watch on X Watch on Instagram Check out the Social MediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Cameron Bagrie -  The People's Economist  Damien O'Connor - Former Cabinet Minister and current Labour MP Tonight's issues: Market meltdown as Late Stage Capitalism implodes - will Global recession follow? National Party Conference highlights a Party with zero vision Andrea Vance on Identity Politics, Karen Chhour and ACT Party race baiting   What Winston's false anti-Trans tweet and the anti-Muslim fascist attacks in UK have in common  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TEXT: Working to 3598  Watch on YouTube Watch on X Watch on Instagram Check out the Social MediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Matthew Hooton - New Zealand Herald Columnist  Maria Slade - Journalist, editor and commentator Tonight's issues: The Manufactured Crisis in Health was funded by borrowed tax cuts – can National get away with it? The Government's war on Māori continues, when is too much redneck policy too much?  Is the Economy in worse condition than the market currently recognizes? Issue 4: Latest Tana drama inside the Greens – ‘who will rid me of this turbulent electric bike Priest'? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TEXT: Working to 3598  Watch on YouTube Watch on X Watch on Instagram Check out the Social MediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Michael Wood - E Tu Union's Negotiation Specialist Craig Renney - the sickle and the hammer, The Council of Trade Unions Economist Tonight's issues: Shane Reti amputates public health - what happens next?     OCR holds but only because economy is tanking     The irony of starting Boot camps while apologising for abuse in State care     Biden finally steps down - is Kamala Harris the solution? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TEXT: Working to 3598  Watch on YouTube Watch on X Watch on Instagram Check out the Social MediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Arena Williams - MP for the mighty Manurewa Simon Wilson - NZ Herald columnist Tonight's issues: The Trump assassination attempt The cruelty of the National Party Welfare Policy The Extraordinary Darleen Tana Interview The 40 year neoliberal experiment in NZ politics - should we weep or scream? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TEXT: Working to 3598  Watch on YouTube Watch on X Watch on Instagram Check out the Social MediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog, and  Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Matthew Tukaki - Media Tycoon, Businessman, UN chairperson and New Zealand Māori Council sledgehammer David Seymour - ACT Party leader and Snapchat connoisseur Tonight's issues: The Darleen Tana fiasco Luxon in NATO The OCR decision tomorrow The Snapchat Smear ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TEXT: Working to 3598  Watch on YouTube Watch on X Watch on Instagram Check out the Social MediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Willie Jackson & Max Harris, alongside Host Martin (Bomber) Bradbury and panelist Damien Grant. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TEXT: 'Working' to 3598 Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Ani O'Brien and Seeby Woodhouse, alongside Host Martin (Bomber) Bradbury and panelist Damien Grant. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TEXT: Working to 3598 Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: David Parker and Matthew Hooton, alongside Host Martin (Bomber) Bradbury and panelist Damien Grant. TEXT: Working to 3598 Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.  Joining me tonight: Shane Te Pou - former candidate, campaign manager and executive member of the Labour Party. Barbara Edmonds - Labour Party Finance Spokesperson Simon Court - Member of Parliament for ACT New Zealand Issues: Fast Track powers vs Māori Party allegations - what is the biggest threat to Western Democracy? Budget 2024 - Still moderate and vanilla or now a right wing nightmare hellscape? ACT Party - conference dreams of 15% and the rise of the hard right ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TEXT: Working to 3598  Watch on YouTube Watch on X Watch on Instagram Check out the Social MediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Unfortunately, I'm sick so you get to be hosted by Damien 'all tax is theft' Grant! Joining him tonight: Maria Slade - Senior Journalist at the National Business Review Matthew McCarten -  Political organiser and trade unionist Jordan Williams - Tax payer hero? Issues: Nicola Willis's budget The British election Donald J. Trump... again ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TEXT: Working to 3598  Watch on YouTube Watch on X Watch on Instagram Check out the Social MediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant, libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Matthew Hooton, NZ Herald columnist. Brad Olsen, New Zealand economics commentator. Issues: Nicola Willis - Can she borrow for tax cuts and get away with it? Underfunding public services - What are the consequences? The budget - What are our predictions? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TEXT: Working to 3598  Watch on YouTube Watch on X Watch on Instagram Check out the Social MediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant, libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Sue Bradford, legendary left-wing activist and former Green MP. Simon Wilson, visionary NZ Herald columnist. Topics: Kāinga Ora Reforms - Bill English and National's involvement. Political Party Showdowns - Analysis of National, Greens, and Labour. OCR, Economy, and Budget Predictions - What's next for the economy? TEXT: Working to 3598  Watch on YouTube Watch on X Watch on Instagram Check out the Social MediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as we plunge into the heart of Aotearoa's political arena. From the absurdities of "woke food" controversies to the crucial debate over government bailouts. And as the specter of fascist fast-track powers looms large, we confront the very essence of democracy and the influence of money in our political system. Watch on YouTube Watch on X Watch on Instagram Check out the Social MediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as we unpack the implications of the AUKUS alliance and discuss the economic challenges of rising unemployment and falling house values. Plus, hear the panel's take on National's plans for a mega prison amidst cries for social investment. Get the inside scoop on Kiwi politics - listen now! Watch on YouTube Watch on X Watch on Instagram Check out the Social MediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us this week as we dissect the tumultuous landscape of New Zealand politics. From plummeting poll numbers to a potential leadership shakeup in the National Party, and the looming spectre of economic uncertainty amidst global geopolitical tensions, we delve deep into the heart of the nation's political arena.  Watch on YouTube Watch on X Watch on Instagram Check the Social MediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Step into the heart of the debate on The Working Group, where New Zealand's most influential voices come together to tackle the nation's pressing issues. With guests Chris Penk and David Seymour, we delve into the contentious topics of child welfare, justice reform, and societal distrust in Aotearoa. Watch on YouTube Watch on X Watch on Instagram Check the Social MediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Working Group podcast takes a deep dive into three major issues gripping New Zealand - foreign policy's delicate balancing act between global powers, the upheaval in the country's media landscape, and the ambitious but controversial infrastructure projects on the table. Pulling no punches, this daring podcast occupies the radical center to unravel New Zealand's most consequential issues. bento.me/theworkinggroupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Martin Bradbury, Damien Grant, Simon Wilson and Michael Wood for a no-holds-barred dissection of New Zealand's political tumult. We're slicing through media trust issues, tackling worker safety, and wrestling with climate policies amid the cattle industry chaos. Expect explosive debates and radical insights as we expose the political and ecological crossroads defining Aotearoa. Brace for impact – this is the unvarnished truth of the Kiwi state of affairs, served with a side of revolutionary wit. #RadicalMiddleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Working Group with Matua John Tamihere, Socialist Shane te Pou and Libertarian Voldemort, Damien Grant.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TONIGHT: You read me right! David Seymour, Willie Jackson and Libertarian Darth Vader Damien Grant in our special last show of the year! We bring actual debate to the NZ Political Panel circuit. You can't get this on The Spinoff, NZME, Newshub Nation, AM Show, RNZ, TVNZ – you can only get it on The Working Group! ISSUE 1 – Review the first week of the new Government ISSUE 2 – Review the Political Year (Crime/Environment/Poverty/Public Services) ISSUE 3 – Political Predictions for 2024 (Economy/Politically/Internationally) It's Politics done unlike anywhere else.   The podcast broadcasts from our purpose built studio bunker ADJACENT to Mediaworks studios on YouTube &  The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's political arena is more like a gladiator pit than a parliament, and we've got front-row seats to the latest skirmishes. My guests, Q+As Jack Tame,  the ever-incisive Moana Maniapoto and the acerbically witty Damien Grant, join me to unpack the government's controversial plays. From the resurrection of high-octane firearms to the socio-economic chess game of tobacco taxation, we don't just throw punches – we analyze the impact of each policy swing. And when it comes to Winston Peters' media conspiracy theories, we're calling bluffs and taking names. But it's not all policy warfare; the home front is just as heated. As we navigate the housing crisis and pet bond propositions, we question the implications for Kiwi renters and homeowners alike. The appointment of Judith Collins draws scepticism and sparks debate, with the undercurrents of state-funded media and representation for Māori adding fuel to the fire. These conversations push us into the radical middle, where government intervention and free speech principles duel for dominance. We round out our session with a look ahead – and it's a horizon brimming with change. Public broadcasting's lifeline amidst a brutal advertising landscape, political shake-ups hinting at a Labour Party reshuffle, and the U.S. presidential race's potential for fresh faces all come under our microscope. And as we cast an international eye to Israel's strife, we find narratives of hope and resilience. This episode isn't just another political commentary; it's a call to engage, reflect, and challenge the status quo. So buckle up for a ride through the tumultuous yet hopeful terrain of New Zealand's political and social landscape. It's Politics done unlike anywhere else. The podcast broadcasts from our purpose built studio bunker ADJACENT to Mediaworks studios on YouTube &  The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Issue 1: Chippy's Ceasefire Captains Call Issue 2: Coalition Negotiation Games Issue 3: Xi and Biden's rapprochement and impact for NZ and Issue 4: Grim Economic Christmas for many Kiwis this year It's Politics done unlike anywhere else. The podcast broadcasts from our purpose built studio bunker ADJACENT to Mediaworks studios on YouTube &  The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TONIGHT: Legal representative of Slytherin House and Union Delegate for the Sith Matthew Hooton, NBR Senior Journalist Maria Slade and Libertarian Voldemort, Damien Grant. Issue 1: Latest negotiations to form Government becomes the dance of the 7 veiled threats Issue 2: Pacific Island Forum and our future with China Issue 3: 300 000 in housing and power poverty plus 600 000 needing food banks monthly plus 55% of kiwis struggling financially – what does the new Government do? and Issue 4: Global temperatures are almost 6 sigma above normal – when should climate change panic set in? It's Politics done unlike anywhere else. The podcast broadcasts from our purpose built studio bunker ADJACENT to Mediaworks studios on YouTube &  The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TONIGHT: ACT Party Sith Lorde Brooke Van Velden, the last socialist standing Shane Te Pou and Libertarian Voldemort, Damien Grant. Issue 1: Specials are in – final result ramifications Issue 2: Government negotiations and Winston's games Issue 3: Chippy re-elected as Leader evidence Labour learnt nothing and Issue 4: ACT criticise Chloe for pro-Palestinian chant It's Politics done unlike anywhere else. The podcast broadcasts from our purpose built studio bunker ADJACENT to Mediaworks studios on YouTube &  The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TONIGHT: National Party MP Chris Peck, Former Labour Party Chief of Staff Matt McCarten and Libertarian Darth Vader, Damien Grant. Issue 1: Banning Gang Patches while promoting Natural Glow – Is Mark Mitchell the new Suzanne Paul? Issue 2: Coronial inquiry vs Winston Issue 3: 57 dead children since the creation of Oranga Tamariki and Issue 4: Hands up who is sick to death of hearing about Chippy's new Girlfriend and the demise of The Project It's Politics done unlike anywhere else. The podcast broadcasts from our purpose built studio bunker ADJACENT to Mediaworks studios on YouTube &  The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TONIGHT: The Working Group Election Special: What Election means for the Right with ACT Party Leader David Seymour, Right wing Svengali Mathew Hooton and Libertarian Darth Vader Damien Grant Issue 1 – What does the result mean for National? Issue 2 – What does the result mean for ACT? Issue 3 – What does the result mean for NZFirst? and Issue 4 – Where to now for the Right? It's Politics done unlike anywhere else.   The podcast broadcasts from our purpose built studio bunker ADJACENT to Mediaworks studios on YouTube &  The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TONIGHT: The Working Group Election Special: What went wrong for the Left with Māori TV current affairs host Moana Maniapoto, Former Labour Party Chief of Staff Matt McCarten and Libertarian Darth Vader, Damien Grant Issue 1 – Labour – what the hell happened? Issue 2 – Greens celebrate but have lost power Issue 3 – Māori Party wins big and Issue 4 – Where to now for the Left? Next week we will review the Election for the Right with former National Party Leader Simon Bridges and ACT Leader David Seymour. It's Politics done unlike anywhere else.   The podcast broadcasts from our purpose built studio bunker ADJACENT to Mediaworks studios on YouTube &  The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TONIGHT: We wrap the Election Campaign and make Election night predictions with Māori Party President John Tamihere, Right wing Svengali Matthew Hooton and Libertarian Darth Vader, Damien Grant Issue 1 – Election Campaign 2023 – highs and lows Issue 2 – Finance Debate between Grant and Nicola  Issue 3 – National refused to rule Winston out, then ruled him in and are now begging voters not to vote for him? and Issue 4 – Election night predictions   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Candidates: National – Simon O'Connor ACT – Brooke van Velden Note: The Labour candidate was invited but decline due to other commitments. Moderated by Martyn "Bomber" Bradbury and Damien Grant from The Working GroupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Candidates: Labour – Oscar Sims National – Mahesh Muralidhar ACT – Felix Poole Green – Chlöe Swarbrick Moderated by Martyn "Bomber" Bradbury and Damien Grant from The Working GroupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martyn 'Bomber' Bradbury moderates a panel of political pundits – Bryce Edwards, Fran O'Sullivan, Simon Wilson, Jordan Williams and Damien Grant – who give their instant reaction to tonight's 1News debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The third of 7 election debates. Live from Everybody club, Auckland. Election 2023: Taxpayers' Union | The Working Group Party Policies Debate Participants: Labour - Willie Jackson National - Simeon Brown ACT - David Seymour Green - Ricardo Menéndez March NZ First - Jenny Marcroft Māori - John Tamihere   Issue 1: Economy and Cost of Living Issue 2: Crime Issue 3: Co-governance, the Treaty and Extremism Issue 4: Climate ChangeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.