Election 2026: The Podcast
NZ Herald
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.
Visit the NZ Herald website or app for comprehensive coverage of Election 2026.
Episodes
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Oct 8, 2026 • 46min
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 8, 2026 • 2min
Beyond the risks, what opportunities does AI offer? - Future of NZ Debate
One NZ CEO Nick Judd and AUT AI expert Dr Mahsa McCauley discuss some of the upsides of AI. Brought to you by One NZ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 8, 2026 • 2min
Can we have a Harvard in the Hutt? Jamie Beaton says yes - Future of NZ Debate
Crimson Education's Jamie Beaton on how we can build world-class universities in NZ. Brought to you by One NZ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 8, 2026 • 3min
What's the industry of the future for New Zealand? - Future of NZ Debate
The parties share their plans for where NZ's future jobs will come from. Brought to you by One NZ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 8, 2026 • 2min
How rich is too rich? - Future of NZ Debate
Tamatha Paul shared her thoughts on TikTok and explains further during the Future of NZ debate. Brought to you by One NZ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 8, 2026 • 3min
'We don't need to be afraid of it, and it can be helpful, but…' - Future of NZ Debate
Tamatha Paul and Shane Jones share their views on AI See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 8, 2026 • 3min
The real crisis facing New Zealand - Future of NZ Debate
Moko Tepania and Cameron Bagrie on short-term funding and why NZ’s real crisis may be low incomes. Brought to you by One NZ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 8, 2026 • 4min
Dry years and fuel storage. What's the plan? - Future of NZ Debate
Parties share their plans for non-rainy days and did someone say Marsden Point? Brought to you by One NZSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 8, 2026 • 2min
Sir John Key on ethical billionaires - Future of NZ Debate
Sir John Key passed his opinion on ethical billionaires during the NZ Herald Future of NZ Debate. Brought to you by One NZ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 8, 2026 • 2min
Who owns te reo Māori in the age of AI? - Future of NZ Debate
Oriini Kaipara and Nicole McKee on intellectual property and how far regulation should go. Brought to you by One NZSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
