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Back when I was a kid, you knew the school holidays were coming up when the Seafarers Union went on strike. Sure as God made little apples, a week before the school holidays, the unions would be all out, brothers and sisters, and then there'd be all night negotiations between the cloth caps and the capitalist overlords, while parents waited anxiously to see if the annual road trip —south in our case— would take place to go down and see the Christchurch rallies. Generally, at the last minute they would, so it was a mad dash to Wellington, over the Cook Strait to Christchurch for the school holidays. Every single time. Union representatives were household names in New Zealand – Ken Douglas, Sonja Davies, Blue Kennedy, everybody knew them. The strength of unions abated over the years after the reforms of the Fourth Labour Government. But since the demise of the last Labour Government and the arrival of this centre-right Government, unions have certainly been flexing their muscles. Primary school teachers have voted to go on strike on October 23rd. “Kerre, isn't that the Thursday before Labour Weekend?” That's correct, it is. So what's that going to do? A glorious long weekend, and two days off school for the kids. Secondary teachers are on their rolling strike this week, again, right before the school holidays, massively disrupting senior classes and school attendance. Nurses walked off the job recently and senior doctors go on strike next week. They are perfectly entitled to do so, but it's a delicate balancing act holding on to public support while pressuring the government to give in to their demands for pay and conditions. Political commentator Bryce Edwards made a very good point in an article yesterday, which just reinforces what we know. Unions take a softly, softly approach with Labour governments generally, because they don't want to damage Labour-led governments by striking. Unions affiliated to Labour contribute their members' dues to the Labour Party, and unions have voting rights on Labour's leadership under the current constitution that the Labour Party has. So, in the main, they don't want to embarrass a Labour-led government. That is not to say they don't strike. Teachers held rolling strikes throughout 2023 because the Labour Government was stonewalling on negotiations. And in part, teachers say it's because the last Labour Government mucked them around for so long that they're striking again. They can only settle pay and conditions in the three-year blocks. And by the time Labour settled with the PPTA last round, it was time to begin negotiations again. But they are much more likely to strike than to negotiate. That's what the head of the Public Service Commission, Sir Brian Roche said – that we offered them a good deal, they didn't bother negotiating, just said, "Right, we're striking”. The disruption to kids and their parents is far, far more than just the one day they strike, though. By choosing to strike right before the school holidays, kids don't see the point in going to school for the last week. They're lumped together in mixed classes. There's no real learning taking place. Teacher-only days in many schools on the Friday. What the hell is the point? It's a real struggle for people I know who have teenagers to get them to school because they'd go if they were learning, they'd go if it mattered, they'd go if they felt they were going to get something out of it. When all they're doing is being lumped together in one mess class with a couple of duty teachers to make sure people don't go missing or harm one another, that's basically the end of it. It's basically babysitting for a couple of days, and the kids know that, so they think, why bother? At what point do you lose sympathy for striking public servants? At what point as a teacher or a nurse do you lose patience with your union? I think most of us have sympathy with teachers, and nurses and doctors, and police officers, understanding just how important their jobs are within society. But are they more important than what you do? And at what point do you decide that actually, you'd rather be paid on performance, not how many years you've hung in there at the chalkboard? At what point do you think, I would rather be teaching my classes, not striking to give my peers pay and conditions that some of them simply do not deserve? When you know that you're a better, more competent, more hard-working, more innovative, more empathetic teacher than the one next door, does it not rankle just a tiny bit that they're getting either the same as you or more, because of simply being there longer than you? At what point do you believe in yourself? At what point do you negotiate your own pay and conditions the way the rest of us do, because you believe in your abilities and what you bring to the workforce? And if they're not good enough, you go. At what point do you back yourself? And say, you know what, I do a really, really, really good job and I want to be paid more than the lazy ass next to me. I wonder why teachers in particular are so insecure in their own bargaining powers? How many teachers would rather not be in the union, negotiate their own contracts? If you don't feel that you are fairly paid in your job or your conditions aren't ideal, have you used the union to negotiate for you or do you do it yourself? Have you found the unions useful? I look at teachers and I think, you know, we all know there are some that are so much better than others, who are so much more hard-working and innovative. Why don't they get more? Still, it's up to them. If they want to have collective bargaining and collective conditions, that's their choice. But for how many is there a little seed of doubt settling in thinking, really? The way New Zealand is at the moment, the way the kids' schooling has been so severely disrupted over the last few years, our conditions aren't that bad when you look around. When you look around at what other people are earning and what other people are doing. At what point do you think the union's not for you? Back in the olden days, the unions were all powerful, dominant, a really strong collective force, and they wielded enormous power on the economy and on governments, but they struck themselves and bullied themselves into irrelevance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political commentator and Integrity Institute director Bryce Edwards says it is not a health policy, but a political decision made without due process. He speaks to Emile. 

Parliament's revisiting potential penalties for three Te Pāti Māori MPs - after the hearing was initially postponed so as not to distract from the 2025 Budget. Proposed suspensions for the three MPs in question are being debated in the House, in relation to their actions during last year's Treaty Principles Bill vote. Political commentator Bryce Edwards has observed there's been plenty of fire from the major political parties - except for Labour. "They're trying to take a sort of middle way and it's hard work for Labour to sort of navigate when the public - or at least Labour's voters - are in favour of some tough measures against the Te Pāti Māori MPs." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday 5th June 2025, The Māori Party's Privileges Committee decision finally comes to a vote. Political commentator Bryce Edwards speaks to Heather. Matthew Lane, the general manager of Night 'n Day reacts to the Commerce Commission's latest attempt to crack down on anti-competitive practices from the supermarkets. Former trade negotiator Stephen Jacobi says the Government is making good strides in its effort to avoid further tariffs from Donald Trump. Plus, the Huddle talks about Westgold raising their prices in response to butter raffles being held at schools around the country. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Edwards and Jonny discuss former Prime Minister Jacinda Adern's new memoir A Different Kind of Power. Whakarongo mai nei!  

Featuring Political Commentary with Dr Bryce Edwards, From The Crate with Cam thanks to Southbound Records, and Natural Ange!

Finance Minister Nicola Willis unveiled her second budget yesterday - and its big news if you're a business owner, a Kiwisaver member or a teenager on the benefit. What impact will the changes have? Also, a man who heckled Rail Minister Winston Peters at a press conference earlier this week is facing an employment investigation. Should his behaviour in his own time be subject to an investigation by his bosses? To answer those questions, economist and Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen and political commentator Dr Bryce Edwards joined Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Featuring Political Commentary with Bryce Edwards, an interview with Big Fan about their Seoul Residency campaign (applications close this Friday), and Hayden from the NZ Drug Foundation is on What's The Buzz to discuss mixing intimacy and substances, thanks to The Level.  

A packed to the gills morning for you. Starting off with Political Commentary with Dr Bryce Edwards. Later, two 95bFM special announcements, first Tāmaki Makaurau's most beloved multi-venue street festival The Other's Way is back for 2025, and Dave Dobbyn will be performing for one-show-only for the Winter Series. Love Square chat to Jonny about the upcoming first-ever K Road FAM festival, and then Downtown Days on the harbour. Hayden discusses mushrooms (just in time for Autumn) on What's The Buzz thanks to The Level and the New Zealand Drug Foundation. 

A packed to the gills morning for you. Starting off with Political Commentary with Dr Bryce Edwards. Later, two 95bFM special announcements, first Tāmaki Makaurau's most beloved multi-venue street festival The Other's Way is back for 2025, and Dave Dobbyn will be performing for one-show-only for the Winter Series. Love Square chat to Jonny about the upcoming first-ever K Road FAM festival, and then Downtown Days on the harbour. Hayden discusses mushrooms (just in time for Autumn) on What's The Buzz thanks to The Level and the New Zealand Drug Foundation. 

Dr Bryce Edwards chats about Green Party MP Tamatha Paul's commentary on Police, the billboard campaign against Paul and Chloe Swarbrick, and the Wellington mayoral race. 

Featuring Political Commentary with Dr Bryce Edwards and What's The Buzz with Hayden from the New Zealand Drug Foundation, with thanks to The Level.

David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill is dead and buried - but was it worth having the conversation as a country? Also, former Labour leader Andrew Little says he is considering running to be Wellington's next mayor. Would he be right for the job? And TVNZ has confirmed production of a four-episode New Zealand version of The Chase. Who should host it? To answer those questions, Integrity Institute director Dr Bryce Edwards and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryce Edwards is the author of The Integrity Institute on Substack, and director of the Democracy Project, and joins Emile Donovan.

Featuring Political Commentary with Dr Bryce Edwards, Angela Haldene gives advice and answers your queries on Natural Ange, and then Ben from the New Zealand Drug Foundation chats Methamphetamine on What's The Buzz, brought to you by The Level! Plus fresh tunes like the new track from local band Ringlets, classic tunes, and much, much more.

Jonny chats to Dr Bryce Edwards about the Auckland Infrastructure Summit that happened in the week just been. 

Featuring Political Commentary with Dr Bryce Edwards, Angela Haldene gives advice and answers your queries on Natural Ange, and then Ben from the New Zealand Drug Foundation chats Methamphetamine on What's The Buzz, brought to you by The Level! Plus fresh tunes like the new track from local band Ringlets, classic tunes, and much, much more.

Merry Christmas! This week, we touch on Christmas movies, superhuman abilities, learning fake languages, and much more with our special guest, Bryce Edwards!Piggles Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4O1rXUCDr9X2gxCpKwAmfE?si=mYZK5We7Tpe1E7aUQR68Yw&pi=u-vVgV1r44Rvmf

Bryce Edwards talks to Nicholas about the recent Labour Party conference over the weekend. Whakarongo mai nei. 

Today marks a year since the coalition government of National, Act and New Zealand First took office. The coalition hit the ground running, by reversing the previous Labour Government's agenda in a ‘policy bonfire', slimming down the public service, and reverting many Crown organisations to their English names. This, and the scrapping of the Māori Health Authority, kickstarted tensions between this Government and Māoridom – with backlash on the Treaty Principles Bill only adding fuel to the flames earlier this month. But, with wins around tax cuts, benefits for families, more regional investment, and new laws to tackle crime --there's plenty for the Government to celebrate – with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon saying this week he is ‘aspirational' for New Zealanders' and ‘energized' for the next two years. To discuss how the coalition government has fared with all this in mind, today on The Front Page, we're joined by political commentator and researcher Bryce Edwards. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsSound Engineer/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on politics with Dr Bryce Edwards!

Featuring Political Commentary with Bryce Edwards, a chat to Bob Mould ahead of his show this Saturday, and Lucia catches up with Mark Bowen of IDLES ahead of their show in Tāmaki Makaurau next January. 

Featuring Political Commentary with Bryce Edwards. Whakarongo mai nei!

Featuring Political Commentary with Dr Bryce Edwards and Breakfast Food with Lucinda Bennett. Whakarongo mai nei!

A political analyst suggests the Greens are already confident of the outcome from tonight's meeting on Darleen Tana. More than 200 delegates will discuss whether to ask the Speaker to remove Tana from Parliament. The now-independent MP has lodged an appeal against a High Court decision supporting the party's disciplinary process against her. Victoria University's Bryce Edwards says this has dragged on and on for the Greens. "I think they should have stepped back from this months ago - it's already an embarrassment - but now they've gone down the path. I think Chlöe Swarbrick would really need to know she's got the backing." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zoë is back on Breakfast (for one day only)! Featuring Political Commentary with Dr Bryce Edwards and an interview with Mousey, plus an absolutely gorgeous acoustic set of tracks from Mousey's upcoming album The Dreams of Our Mothers' Mothers! Whakarongo mai nei ~

Dr Bryce Edwards spoke to Castor about the list of projects included in the National Government's Fast Track Amendments Bill, whether the list of projects match up to the public's expectations of the bill, and the environmental risks posed by the bill. 

Dr Bryce Edwards chats about Darleen Tana, recent TVNZ polls & a recent Commerce Comission report on banking.

Bryce Edwards unpacks the recent Natinal Party Conference.

A pie delivery, political commentary with Bryce Edwards on the Royal Inquiry into abuse in state care, Porridge with Lucinda, and Natural Ange on dermatitis.

Jonny chats with Dr Bryce Edwards about the Government's shock changes in the Health system - the replacement of the Health NZ board by Lester Levy, and the intention to reform the hospital system and find $1.4b savings, and The Royal Commission Report into Abuse in Care.

Bryce Edwards from Victoria University chats the rise of a toxic culture in NZ politics, MP Shane Jones undeclared meeting with mining bosses, and NZ's future climate targets.

Jonny chats with Bryce Edwards, Lucinda Bennet & Troy Kingi.

Disgraced ex-Green MP Darleen Tana says she doesn't accept the findings of the report that's prompted calls for her resignation. Following a months-long investigation into her knowledge of alleged migrant exploitation at her husband's business, Tana has resigned from the Greens. Political analyst Bryce Edwards says Tana's response today is the only one possible. He says if she wants to fight to stay in Parliament she has to contest what the Greens are saying. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a view the investigation of allegations against Te Pāti Māori should be more co-ordinated.   It's been alleged that information collected at Manurewa Marae was used to help the party's election campaign, which it denies.  Stats NZ has appointed an investigator, a complaint's been laid with Police, and the Privacy Commissioner says he's talking to agencies on next moves.   Commentator Bryce Edwards told Heather du Plessis-Allan that it should be approached in a more organised way.  He says each agency shouldn't all do separate investigations.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 5 June 2024, political commentator Bryce Edwards is calling for a coordinated investigation after allegations the Maori Party misused private information for election campaigning. How much time are people willing to give the Government to fix crime issues in our central cities? Workplace Relations Minister Brooke Van Velden on the changes she wants to make to your annual leave and your sick leave entitlements. The Huddle debates whether Canterbury Police is right to feel aggrieved that they've had their water cooler taken away. Plus Heather gets the most Boomer text ever. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Tinfoil Tales: After Dark. On this episode I am joined by Drew and JC from SasqWatachers (now known as the Watchers Network) and guest Bryce Edwards as we dive into Bryce's hat man experience, pro wrestling, and why does StreamYard suck at syncing with Facebook?Side note: Tinfoil Tales is now a multi-award winning podcast! It won Best Paranormal/Horror Podcast at the 2024 Indy PopCon Podcast Awards event. Not only that, it also won Best Artwork! So two trophies for Tinfoil Tales!Tinfoil Tales Podcast - Show NotesShare Your Story!Got a paranormal encounter, conspiracy theory, or unexplained story? We want to hear it! Reach out at tinfoiltalespodcast@gmail.com or our website.Connect with UsFollow us on Facebook, and Instagram!Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the monthly livestream Tinfoil Tales: After Dark on the last Thursday of every monthSupport the Show!Join our Patreon community for exclusive benefits like early access and ad-free episodes. Join now for free or for only $1.99 a month for unlimited access.Merch StoreVisit the merch store for Tinfoil Tales stickers, shirts, hats, etc.Upcoming EventsBigfoot, Brews & Spirits Too! (Sept 14, 2024): Mingle with fellow mystery lovers at Sister Lakes Brewing Company in Dowagiac, MI.Indiana Bigfoot Conference (Sept 27-28, 2024): Hear from experts and network at Seasons Lodge in Nashville, IN.ParaUnity 6 (Oct 19, 2024): Explore all things paranormal at Miami County 4H Fairgrounds in Peru, IN.Crawfordsville Paranormal Convention (Oct 26, 2024): Meet investigators and explore vendors in Crawfordsville, IN.Music CreditsAll music for the podcast was written and performed by Devin Gowin.For those interested in hiring Devin, you can reach him at harmonicgray@gmail.com.DisclaimerThe views expressed are those of the guests and do not reflect the podcast or host. We encourage you to think critically and form your own opinions.Thank you for listening!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tinfoil-tales--6147818/support.

Green MP Golriz Ghahraman has been accused of shoplifting from Scotties Boutique in Ponsonby, Auckland. She has stood aside from her parliamentary portfolios while the allegations are investigated. Neither Ms Ghahraman nor anyone from Scotties Boutique responded to RNZ's requests for comment. In a statement, a Green Party spokesperson said they were "aware of the allegations" and were in contact with Scotties Boutique to "better understand and address the situation". Politics lecturer at Victoria University Te Herenga Waka, Bryce Edwards spoke with Charlotte Cook.

A coalition agreement between National, ACT and New Zealand First appears to be imminent, with incoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon saying they're now discussing ministerial positions. Mr Luxon says policy issues are all agreed. Negotiations have been running for 18 days now, which Mr Luxon says is pretty quick given the issues that had to be discussed. Political commentator Bryce Edwards spoke to Corin Dann.

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.

Polictical commentator Dr Bryce Edwards spoke to Corin Dann about the resignation of Prime Minister Jacina Ardern.