On the Tiles

October 13: With only a day of voting left, and hours left of the actual campaign, for this last episode before Election Day, Hamish talks to NZ Herald editor at large Shayne Currie and Markets with Madison host Madison Reidy, who will be fronting the Herald's election coverage tomorrow night. They discuss the best and worst performers on the campaign, the politicians who surprised us, the policies that sparked more debate than usual, and share their predictions for the final result. Host: Hamish FletcherProducer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 12: There is a little over 48 hours to go until polling booths close, and the parties are still out in force as advanced voting suggests a huge undecided vote, with mudslinging continuing between Labour and National. And NZ Herald political writer Michael Neilson joins to discuss the state of the Māori electorates and how many could change hands.  Host: Georgina CampbellProducer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 11: Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon have faced the Herald's PM Job Interview to test their skills for the country's top job, as they continue their final days of campaigning ahead of Election Day. And NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson joins the podcast to dissect the races for Epsom and Tamaki that are seeing potential coalition partners National and Act go head to head.  Host: Hamish FletcherProducer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 10: A shock death on the campaign trail has revealed some of the more interesting elements of our electoral law, sparking a by-election to take place next month, as well as spotlighting the complex overhang rule that can increase the size of our Parliament. To explain what these laws means, and the Sainte-Laguë method that determines Parliament's makeup, we hear from lawyer Graeme Edgeler and NZ Herald head of data Chris Knox. And our latest electoral spotlight heads to the east coast to discuss Napier and Ikaroa-Rāwhiti, and if the shakeup in their MPs there post-Cyclone Gabrielle will see a change in representation. Host: Georgina CampbellProducer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 9: We are just five sleeps away from Election Day, but some parties are already discussing a second election. Thomas Coughlan joins to dissect if those concerns are valid, and previews the final week of the campaign. Plus, a shock death on the campaign trail has sparked a by-election. And Georgina Campbell joins to discuss what could happen in Hutt South and Ōhāriu. You can experience the Herald's election model here: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2023-can-labour-win-from-here/XNPWKLMXJFG2ZH7UK6XS2WGXKU/ Host: Hamish FletcherProducer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 6: NZ Herald political reporter Adam Pearse joins the podcast to discuss the latest debate between the minor parties, and the growing tension between Act and NZ First. And speaking of minor parties, Newstalk ZB Christchurch reporter Georgia O'Connor-Harding joins to discuss the race for Ilam, which has garnered national attention due to TOP's Raf Manji making a strong fight for the seat to get his party into Parliament.  Host: Georgina CampbellProducer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 5: The battle over National's tax policy came up again today thanks to new analysis, while allegations of candidates being targeted resurfaced as well. And Georgina pops up to analyse the race for Wellington Central and Rongotai - two seats the Greens hope to take from Labour. Host: Hamish FletcherProducer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 4th: As the main parties move on from the debate over a debate, the tension turns towards National's promise to cut the Regional Fuel Tax in Auckland - something Auckland's Mayor doesn't want. Plus, Labour targets the Defence Force as Act targets red tape, and some unwanted analysis from one of the world's top banks. Plus, NZ Herald writer David Fisher joins to go inside the race for Northland. Host: Georgina CampbellProducer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 3: The political discourse today was dictated by the ongoing argument about The Press debate, and who has said what from both parties. And NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson joins to discuss the races for Auckland Central and Mt Albert - two electorates the Greens hope will be theirs come Election Day. Host: Hamish FletcherProducer: Ethan Sills See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 2nd: There are less than two weeks to go until Election Day, and one of our leaders is down with Covid. NZ Herald deputy editor Thomas Coughlan joins Georgina to discuss what it means for Labour now that Chris Hipkins is out with Covid, and how this has led to an argument about debate schedules. Plus, manifestos and priorities are released, and Winston Peters sparks headlines for the wrong reasons. Host: Georgina CampbellProducer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.