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Focus on Politics

Focus on Politics

By: RNZ
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 Weekly insight into the political issues that matter from RNZ's gallery team.(C) Radio New Zealand 2026 Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Minor parties plot major influence on election year

    Minor parties plot major influence on election year
    Dec 19 2025

    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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    16 mins
  • Luxon and Hipkins give election-year teaser

    Luxon and Hipkins give election-year teaser
    Dec 12 2025

    RNZ's political team sits down with the leaders of the two major parties - National's Christopher Luxon and Labour's Chris Hipkins - to reflect on 2025 and look forward to election year.

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    16 mins
  • Councils prepare to tighten belts with rates relief in sight

    Councils prepare to tighten belts with rates relief in sight
    Dec 5 2025

    The government is telling councils to 'live within their means' and is introducing a rates cap. It's popular with ratepayers who have seen their bills skyrocket, but councils are warning it'll come at a cost of services. Coming hot on the heels of the government's move to abolish regional councils, political reporter Giles Dexter examines what councils and ratepayers may have to learn to live with.

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    16 mins
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