Election 2020
Gun owners advised not to vote Labour, Greens, NZ First
The Council of Licensed Firearms Owners has advised its members not to vote for Labour, the Greens or New Zealand First at the election.
Early birds hit the polling stations for the start of voting
Voters are starting to line up to have their say at polling stations throughout the country, with a steady stream turning out today in Wellington.
Party People | Season 1 | Episode 4: Debates, Polls, Te Tūru o te Wiki - Te Tai Tonga
Te Tai Tonga is Aotearoa's biggest electorate, it spans several islands, Te Wai Pounamu, Rēkohu and Wharekauri, with a side order of Wellington and a chunk of Lower Hutt. Join the party and listen. Audio
Collins goes vote plucking, while Peters makes 'last stand'
Caucus rates a fired-up leaders' debate as Collins looks to bring voters 'home', while Winston Peters rages as he's 'exonerated'. Video, Audio
Voting naked on Everest
Last election I voted on the way to Africa. A few elections earlier it was Spain. During that time it has become easier and easier.
Leader interviews: ACT Party relishing gain in polls
From a one man band to potentially bringing eight other MPs back to Parliament with him, ACT's David Seymour has been performing out of his skin. Video
Labour keeps pressure on National's fiscal holes: 'They have a lot of explaining to do'
Labour believes there could be up to $8 billion worth of errors in National's economic plan, released just over a week ago.
Reactions to Labour's waste policies urge caution and full speed
The Green Party is promising to push further and faster on waste management if it is part of the next government.
Party People | Season 1 | Episode 3: Debates and Te Turu o te Wiki - Waiariki and Ikaroa Rāwhiti
Election campaigning is now in full swing, our Party People tell us who they thought did well in the political debates this week, including who they think won when Jacinda and Judith went head to… Audio
Sending out the political assassins as National shoots itself in the foot
With eight days, 18 hours, two minutes and 10 seconds until voting starts, party leaders are calling up hit-jobs as they scrap for their political lives. Plus, the debate debacles, ACT's rise and… Video, Audio
Party People | Season 1 | Episode 2: Te Tūru o te Wiki - Te Tai Tokerau - 20th September 2020
Ko te wiki o te reo Māori - it's Māori language week - our Party People discuss how important reo Māori is to their whānau, and the government's responsibility for, and role in, the revitalisation of… Audio
Low-energy election campaign calls for a gentler Judith - not 'Crusher' Collins
When she became the National Party leader in July, many in the media reckoned combative Crusher Collins guaranteed a confrontational contest for Election 2020. Now some seem disappointed she's showing… Audio
Gulliver's Election... and is Labour angling to govern alone?
Welcome to the recession, with giant debt, spending and unemployment that make previous campaigns look like Lilliput. How are New Zealand First are trying to recover & does Labour really want to… Video, Audio
The Elevator Pitch: David Seymour on holding politicians to account
In today's Elevator Pitch, ACT leader David Seymour says he doesn't support splashing the cash, and crushes on a Scooby Snack-loving cartoon. Video
Leader interviews: Greens 'defied history for smaller political parties'
Watch - The Green Party is heading into the election with "no bottom lines", but first have to secure a place in the next Parliament. Video
The Elevator Pitch: James Shaw on who he'd fight for
Video - Green Party Co-leader James Shaw finds himself in a tiff with another leader and pushes his priorities for the party. Video
Unfair tax rules not helped by Labour or National's promises
Opinion - Both our major political party's tax promises lock in existing unfairness in New Zealand's tax system, writes Jonathan Barrett.
Timid tax, debating debates and say hello to Kinder Collins
Labour's tax policy is tentative, but is it also 'right for right now'? And is it negotiable? Judith Collins' policy releases point to less Crusher, more Kinder. Plus, how to mess up TV debates and… Audio
The naughty prefect and the 'single source of truth'
Greens leader James Shaw has been under the cosh for his Green School decision, but what's going on behind the scenes and will it cost votes? Social media rears it's sulky head, vaccination lies and… Audio
Lockdown let-downs, leg-ups & two swing seats
As Auckland struggles through a "tricky" extended lockdown, who are the political winners & losers? We debate covid fatigue, who's won from the wage subsidies (hint: not women) and two up-for-grabs… Audio