Stephen Mills
Election 2017 coalition talks: Political analysis
The coalition talks to determine the next government continue on Monday morning and could continue well into the night. Yesterday, both the National and Labour parties met with Winston Peters in a bid… Audio
Election 2017 coalition talks: Political analysis
The coalition talks to determine the next government continue on Monday morning and could continue well into the night. Yesterday, both the National and Labour parties met with Winston Peters in a bid… Audio
Political commentators Matthew Hooton and Stephen Mills
Political commentators Matthew Hooton and Stephen Mills on the chances of a National-Greens alliance, and is MMP working? Audio
National's grip on Akl, provinces tipped election - analyst
National's strength in the suburbs and provinces was overlooked by a media with an inner-city mindset, a political commentator says. Audio
National has lead in forming govt – panel discussion
In the end, it's likely the party who will govern is the party who gives New Zealand First leader Winston Peters the best deal, UMR executive director Stephen Mills says. Guyon Espiner talks to RNZ's… Video, Audio
Results, surprises and expectations with RNZ’s panel
Guyon Espiner, political scientist Dr Maria Bargh, UMR's Stephen Mills and political commentator Bryce Edwards discuss the merits of MMP and Jacinda Ardern's fate if Labour isn't in government. Video, Audio
'This election is not over' - Stephen Mills
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is the 'kingmaker for the first time since 1996', UMR executive director Stephen Mills tells Guyon Espiner. Former Labour cabinet minister Clayton Cosgrove and… Video, Audio
Greens ran ‘solid campaign’ despite ‘disaster’ - Russel Norman
Former Green party leader Russel Norman says the Greens made a "terrible mistake" ahead of the election with its management of Metiria Turei's admission of benefit fraud, but they ran a solid campaign… Video, Audio
Political commentators Stephen Mills & Matthew Hooton
The state of play less than a week out from election 2017. Audio
Political commentators Stephen Mills & Matthew Hooton
Kathryn looks ahead to the penultimate week in the campaign with political pundits Matthew Hooton and Stephen Mills. Audio
Political commentators Stephen Mills & Matthew Hooton
A review of where the parties are at halfway through this extended campaign, and a look ahead at tonight's Newshub Leaders Debate. Audio
Political commentators Stephen Mills & Matthew Hooton
An assessment of where things are and what happens for National and Labour, now less than four weeks out from the General Election. What style are New Zealand's two major parties adopting? Audio
Political commentators Matthew Hooton & Stephen Mills
Stephen and Matthew take stock of the political landscape after the latest poll showing the damage to the Green party. Audio
Political commentators Matthew Hooton and Stephen Mills
Matthew and Stephen assess where the parties stand after an tumultuous and extraordinary three weeks in politics, just a little over a month out from the general election. Audio
Jump for Labour, slump for Greens - UMR poll explained
The latest political polls show Labour has jumped to 33 percent, while the Greens have dropped to eight percent. UMR pollster Stephen Mills joins us to discuss the changes. Audio
Political commentators Stephen Mills & Matthew Hooton
Stephen and Mike dissect a tumultuous week in politics: the rise of Jacinda Ardern, and Metiria Turei's gamble. Audio
Political commentators Matthew Hooton & Stephen Mills
Matthew Hooton & Stephen Mills discuss the new poll which has Labour dropping to 24-percent of the vote, resulting in Andrew Little raising the option of him stepping down. Audio
Political commentators Stephen Mills & Matthew Hooton
Will the benefit fraud confession by the Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei prove to be a pivotal moment in the election campaign ? TOP unveils its UBI for youth, Labour's budget announcement… Audio
Politics with Matthew Hooton and Stephen Mills
A look at the Greens' and NZ First party conferences, and Todd Barclay's non-appearance in parliament. Audio
Political commentators Stephen Mills & Rob Hosking
Stephen and Rob discuss Green's positioning on coalition with New Zealand First ahead of the election - and the prospects of The Opportunities Party. Audio