Join Katie Bradford and some of New Zealand's sharpest political minds for an unfiltered chat about the people, policies and power plays shaping this year's campaign as we head towards Election 2026.
Visit the NZ Herald website or app for comprehensive coverage of Election 2026.
Could we be waiting until Christmas for a government? And is the gang debate over yet?
Could New Zealand still be waiting for a government at Christmas? Katie Bradford is joined by Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan and political strategist Campbell Barry to examine Opportunity’s potential role as kingmaker and the promises that could unravel in coalition talks.
They also discuss the Power Brokers Debate, the Greens’ handling of gang engagement, business leaders’ political report cards and whether Chris Bishop can hold on in Hutt South.
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15 Oct 2026
Is MMP facing its biggest test yet? Plus the retirement age debate
Could the 2026 election be a make or break moment for MMP?
With National and Labour neck and neck and Opportunity potentially holding the balance of power, forming the next government could be anything but straightforward.
Katie Bradford is joined by Infrastructure New Zealand's Nick Leggett and Financial Services Council CEO Kirk Hope to dissect the latest leaders' debate, the growing influence of smaller parties and whether politicians can finally agree on the future of superannuation.
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8 Oct 2026
Could National win the election and lose its biggest names?
Could National return to government and still lose some of its biggest names?
Former Labour leader and Auckland mayor Phil Goff joins Katie Bradford and NZ Herald chief political reporter Jamie Ensor to unpack the campaign’s latest twists—from the risk facing National’s senior list MPs to the promises that could disappear during coalition negotiations.
They also dissect the leaders’ debate, Labour’s handling of its landlord tax policy and National’s proposed foreign aid cuts. Plus, Goff reflects on facing John Key across the debate stage—and the panel considers what could decide this closely fought election.
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