On the Tiles

September 15th: Two debates - the ASB Great Debate and a rural issues debate - drew huge interest last night. Queenstown-based Herald reporter Derek Cheng and debate moderator Heather du Plessis-Allan join the podcast today to give their thoughts on how they turned out.  Plus, a slew of new policy promises from National, Labour and Act, one politician promises to resign if a policy doesn't pan out, and a shocking death threat on the campaign. Host: Hamish FletcherProducer: Ethan SillsEditor: Shaun D WilsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 14th: Three economists have come out against National's foreign buyer tax plan, saying it is 'beyond comprehension' with the possibility of creating a $2 billion hole in their tax plans. So why won't the party release their workings for it, and will it damage them in the polls? NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan joins Georgina to provide his analysis. Plus, National targets farmers, Chris Hipkins heads to the West Coast, and a climate change debate gets tense. Host: Georgina CampbellProducer: Ethan SillsEditor: Shaun D. WilsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 13th: We're over a week into the election campaign, and the steady stream of policy announcements from the major parties is becoming more of a trickle, as parties hone in on their key pledges they hope will woo voters in their direction. However, Labour and Act found new policies to announce today, while National is still being grilled on their tax plans. And as eyes turn towards the debates, are the Chrises ready to face off? Hosted by Hamish FletcherProduced by Ethan SillsEdited by Paddy Fox For more Election 2023 coverage, head to nzherald.co.nz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 12th: It was all about the PREFU - Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update - today, which arrived with some good news and big warnings. Georgina is joined by NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny to discuss what the fiscal forecasts shows. Plus, Adam Pearse details a weird moment on the campaign between National and the Taxpayers Union.  Host: Georgina CampbellProducer: Ethan SillsEditor: Shaun D Wilson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 11th: A lot can change in a few days during an election campaign. A rough interview has seen Christopher Luxon take a hit as National's financial policy continues to face scrutiny, while Chris Hipkins enjoys a bounce back after a week of tough questions. Hamish is joined today by deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan to discuss the weekend in policy announcements and performances. Hosted by Hamish FletcherProduced by Ethan SillsEdited by Shaun D. Wilson For more Election 2023 coverage, head to nzherald.co.nz.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 8th: On today's episode, host Georgina Campbell is joined first by Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan to discuss the concerns raised over false claims Labour has made, and then by Media Insider himself Shayne Currie on his revelations around TVNZ's safety changes for reporters. Plus, a new policy from National will tackle literacy, and Labour wants to make it easier to retrofit your house. And Parliament is officially dissolved.  Hosted by Georgina CampbellProduced by Ethan SillsEdited by Paddy Fox For more Election 2023 coverage, head to nzherald.co.nz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 7th: On today's recap, Hamish Fletcher hosts as National is trying to woo overseas workers, Act is trying to lure Barbie fans, and Labour is trying to lure new cops. Plus, Herald crime writer Sam Sherwood discusses the death of Farzana Yaquibi, who was murdered by a stalker, which has inspired both parties to commit to change.  Hosted by Hamish FletcherProduced by Ethan SillsEdited by Paddy Fox For more Election 2023 coverage, head to nzherald.co.nz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 6th: On the campaign trail today, Labour set out their economic priorities and named their next big trade deal desire, National faces economic scrutiny while targeting electric vehicles, and NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett joins Georgina to analyse the state of the race so far.  Hosted by Georgina CampbellProduced by Ethan SillsEdited by Paddy Fox For more Election 2023 coverage, head to nzherald.co.nz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The election campaign is heating up - so for the next two months, On the Tiles will be bringing you On the Campaign, a daily podcast hosted by Georgina Campbell and Hamish Fletcher. Each evening, we'll wrap up the big stories from the day, with analysis on what this all means for you. Episodes kick off from September 6th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In December 2022, Thomas had a slight public back and forth with Broadcasting Minister Willie Jackson over a "trainwreck" interview. Nine months on, and with Parliament coming to an end, the two are letting bygones be bygones as they look back on the last two terms in Government for Labour, Jackson's role in helping found Te Pāti Māori, and how the Te Pāti Māori electorates could go during the election. Thomas will be back as host in October - tune in daily from Wednesday, September 6th for daily election news with the On the Campaign podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.