The Working Group - NZ’s Best Weekly Political Podcast

Hooton, Renney, Halbert, Tukaki | KiwiSaver, Luxon Rumours & Māori Drug Testing | Bradbury Group

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 02:15:00 -0000

Dr *Matthew Hooton* joins host Martyn Bradbury and the panel — *Craig Renney, Shanan Halbert, and Matthew Tukaki* — to tear into National’s “killing season,” KiwiSaver changes, and roadside drug testing. Plus: War on News (Winston’s Regulatory Standards flip-flop, Shane Jones vs recreational fishers, Casey Costello’s tobacco rankings disaster) and a final word on COP30’s sell-out and Shane Jones’ big-oil love affair.

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Capital Gains Tax & Charter School Coup w/ Chris Hipkins & John Tamihere

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:23:00 -0000

In this episode of The Bradbury Group, Martyn 'Bomber' Bradbury dives into Labour’s new targeted capital gains tax - who it impacts, who’s furious about it, and why Labour believes it can finally deliver real cost-of-living relief, including free GP visits for most New Zealanders. Bomber - alongside Chris Hipkins, and his panel of John Tamihere, Simon Wilson and Fran O'Sullivan - also tackles the explosive situation at Kelston Boys High, the increasingly strained relationship between Māori and the Government, and much more.

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NCEA, Strikes & Left Bloc Drama | Edmonds, Wood, Tukaki, Ings | The Bradbury Group

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 21:43:00 -0000

🎙️ *Professor Welby Ings* joins host *Martyn Bradbury* and the panel — *Barbara Edmonds, Matthew Tukaki, and Michael Wood* — for a timely kōrero on *public education & NCEA, mega-strikes & worker power, youth-welfare sanctions, unemployment & migration,* and *how to rebuild dignity in our schools and services.* Aotearoa’s most provocative political podcast — fearless, unfiltered, and fact-checked below ✅🔥 *Proudly sponsored by Waatea News – Journalism and broadcasting you can trust.* *Tonight on The Bradbury Group:* Welby Ings unpacks *Invisible Intelligence* — why narrow testing fails diverse minds — followed by a fiery panel on sanctions, strikes, and the economy’s human toll. *Guests:* • Prof Welby Ings – AUT; author of Invisible Intelligence (https://www.aut.ac.nz/people/welby-ings) • Barbara Edmonds – Labour Finance Spokesperson (https://twitter.com/barenewzealand) • Matthew Tukaki – Broadcaster & commentator (https://twitter.com/MatthewTukaki) • Michael Wood – Former Cabinet Minister (https://twitter.com/MichaelWoodNZ) *Key Topics:* – Public education that recognises *diverse intelligence* (beyond time-stress tests) – *Mega-strikes* and under-funded services: why workers are walking – *Youth-welfare sanctions* vs. a weak job market – *Unemployment* trends and migration outflows – *WorkSafe* governance and on-the-job safety 📺 *LIVE Tuesdays 8PM on YouTube, ROVA, Sky TV & Waatea Facebook* 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe to support independent political discourse *Proudly sponsored by:* 🔹 Waatea News – Journalism you can trust (https://waateanews.com/) 🔹 ROVA – Hear it here first (https://www.rova.nz/)

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NCEA, Strikes & Left Bloc Drama | Edmonds, Wood, Tukaki, Ings | The Bradbury Group

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 21:43:00 -0000

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Speaker Gerry Brownlee on Parliament Haka Fallout | Panel - Sir Roger Douglas, Craig Renney, Peeni Henare, Matthew Tukaki | Bradbury Group

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 01:18:08 -0000

Martyn 'Bomber' Bradbury this week welcomes a very special guest in the form of Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee, to unpack the Parliament haka debacle - was the punishment a principled defence of procedure, or a tone-deaf crackdown on tikanga? The panel of all stars features Peeni Henare, Matthew Tukaki, Craig Renney, and the one and only Sir Roger Douglas. The four take on the Government’s $6 billion infrastructure “announcement” (spoiler... it’s old news dressed up as new hope). Economic growth has flatlined, inflation’s creeping back, and term deposits are ballooning for the already-rich while Māori unemployment sits at an alarming number. Meanwhile, National sells residency to billionaires while blaming Labour for an economy they're clearly steering. Oh - and the Minister of Defence wants us war-ready. Against who? China? Trump? The moon?

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The FINAL Show of the Year | GUESTS: Matthew Hooton and Many, Many More!

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:28:38 -0000

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Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:

Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism
Matthew Hooton - NZ Herald Columnist

And all of our SPECIAL GUESTS:

David Seymour
Willie Jackson
Gerry Brownlee
John Tamihere
Moana Maniapoto
Brad Olsen
Chris Hipkins

Tonight each of our guests will be asked:

What was your political highlight of 2024?
What was your political lowlight of 2024?
What is your final word for 2024?
What is your prediction for 2025?

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2024: A Year in Review | GUESTS: Simon Wilson, Jordan Williams & Shane Te Pou

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:31:38 -0000

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Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:

Simon Wilson - Militant cyclist, recreational Jedi and NZ Herald columnist
Jordan Williams - Pope of the Taxpayers Union and here tonight on loan from the Atlas Network
Shane Te Pou - Māori Broadcasting legend, political provocateur and NZ Herald columnist

Tonight's Issues:

The Economy in 2024 and how it impacts 2025
Race Relations in 2024 and the Treaty Referendum Bill in 2025
The Environment in 2024 and what 2025 might bring
Where will Geopolitics in 2024 lead in 2025?

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Politics and Rugby... a Good Mix? | GUESTS: Gareth Hughes & Arena Williams

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:40:59 -0000

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Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:

Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism
Gareth Hughes - Labour Party MP for the mighty South Auckland
Arena Williams - Assistant Whip and Manurewa representative

Tonight's Issues:

15 Economists vs Finance Minister
84 000 Hikoi to Parliament vs Heather Du Plisse Allan
Matthew Hooton vs Chris Luxon
Politics and the All Blacks vs right wing backlash

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The Hīkoi Special | GUESTS: Duncan Garner & Willie Jackson

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:37:22 -0000

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Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:

Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism.
Duncan Garner - New Zealand broadcaster and journalist
Willie Jackson - Politician, former unionist, broadcaster and Urban Māori leader

Tonight's Issues:

Hikoi and protest in Parliament - End of Western Civilization or real Democracy?
David Seymour's response to Treaty Principles Referendum Critics seemed a tad churlish.
Accusations of bias in TVNZ covering Hīkoi - fair criticism or the Political right strangling free speech again?
What now for Treaty Principles Referendum Bill?

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Hīkoi Politics, Gerry Brownly and the US Election Result | GUESTS: David Parker & Peter Williams

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:37:32 -0000

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Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:

Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism.
David Parker - Former Minister of just about everything and Labour MP
Peter Williams - Taxpayers Union Sergeant-at-arms and sometimes Reality Check Radio Host

Tonight's Issues:

Hīkoi Politics, the Treaty Principles Bill and the latest foreshore and seabed confiscation legislation
Should Gerry Brownlee be sacked as Speaker for barring Investigative journalist Aaron Smale?
US Election result -Trump uses the UNDERmensch to empower the UBERmensch.

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US Election, Police Action in Ōpōtiki and Mike King | GUESTS: Ani O'Brien & Simon Wilson

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:35:06 -0000

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Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:

Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism.
Ani O'Brien - Queen of the Terfs and Political Commentator
Simon Wilson - Militant cyclist, Recreational Jedi and NZ Herald Columnist

Tonight's Issues:

US Election - who will win and why?
ACT Libertarians vs Banning Nazi Salute
Police action in Opotiki against da gangs
Is Mike King a drink too far?

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Mad Dog Prebs, Winston Peters and this weeks Biggest Losers | GUESTS: Maria Slade & Michael Wood

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:22:47 -0000

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Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:

Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism.
Maria Slade - The burning insight and brilliant oversight of BussinessDesk Journalist
Michael Wood - E Tu Union's Negotiation Specialist

Tonight's Issues:

Appointing Mad Dog Prebs to the Waitangi Tribunal: Insanity or Malice?
Is Winston Peters outrage at conflicts of interest outrageous?
What's the Weeks biggest loser? Andrew Bayly, the 3 buck chuck corporate slop in schools or David Seymour's never ending attack on Samoan Poetry?
US Elections, 1 week to go - Insanity and Malice?

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CTU, Unemployment and Prosecution Guideline Backlash | GUESTS: Max Harris & Craig Renney

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:44:05 -0000

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Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:

Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism.
Max Harris - Political Commentator and strategist
Craig Renney - The Council of Trade Unions Economist

Tonight's Issues:

CTU day of action - Is this the most anti-worker Government ever?
Benefit increases and unemployment - how bad is the economy?
Is the prosecution guideline backlash an attempt by the Right to take over the Judiciary?

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TVNZ Poll, and the Jonesie Awards for Government Waste | GUESTS: Shane Te Pou & Jordan Williams

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 22:27:00 -0000

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Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:

Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism.
Shane Te Pou - the last Socialist standing
Jordan Williams - The Pope of the Taxpayers Union

Tonight's Issues:

The new TVNZ Poll vs 1 year of the Government who is winning and who is failing - and what's happening at Wellington Council?
Jobseeker benefit numbers increase by 12% + FamilyBoost fiasco - are National's welfare policies falling over already?
Review of last weeks Treaty Debate - who won, who lost and when is the next one?
The Jonesie Awards for Government Waste - let's list the contenders

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The Iwi vs. Peewee Treaty Debate | Helmut Modlik vs. David Seymour

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 08:58:09 -0000

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Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Today is a BIG ONE - The Treaty Debate!

Joining me tonight:

Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism.
Helmut Modlik - Ngāti Toa Leader
David Seymour - ACT Party Leader

In today's debate:

Our debaters will each provide a 3 minute opening statement on what the Treaty means to them and its place in NZ.
Then the debate will move to a revolving quick fire question panel segment.
Finally, David, Helmut and Host Bomber Bradbury will have a 2 minute final word. (Damien will have a 1 minute final word, because no one should be forced to listen to a libertarian longer than 60 seconds)

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David Seymour, Dunedin Hospital and Speed Limits | GUESTS: Simon Wilson & Matthew Tukaki

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 08:54:37 -0000

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Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:
- Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism.
- Simon Wilson - NZ Herald columnist
- Matthew Tukaki - New Zealand Māori Council sledgehammer

Tonight's Issues:

Pre-Treaty Debate preview - we break down next weeks exclusive David Seymour vs Iwi CEO Helmut Modlik Treaty debate
Dunedin Hospital - if it was a pack of cigarettes this Government would have saved it by now
Prime Minister Chris Luxon vs ANZ Bank Boss over capital gains tax - venal self interest or naked self interest?
Simeon Brown vs school speed limits - what on earth is going on?

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Polkinghorne, Wellington, WFH & Billion Dollar Tax Cuts | GUESTS: Mark Jennings & Seeby Woodhouse

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:04:50 -0000

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Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:
- Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism.
- Mark Jennings - Former News God at TV3
- Seeby Woodhouse - Founder of Voyager NZ and Burning Man Aficionado

Issue 1 - Government refuses to end child poverty for less than 1% of GDP but does have billions for tax cuts

Issue 2 - What's killing Wellington? Working From Home or sacking 5000 public servants?

Issue 3 - What do Mckee and Costello have to do to get sacked?

Issue 4 - The Polky Trial - bloated boomer privilege or poor Police judgment?

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Latest Polling, Treaty Principles and Gun Bans | GUESTS: Shane Te Pou & Ani O'Brien

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:20:48 -0000

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:
- Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism.
- Shane Te Pou - The mighty NZ Herald columnist
- Ani O'Brien - Political Commentator and Queen of the Terfs

Tonight's issues:
Issue 1: Latest Polling – Is Chippy in danger?

Issue 2: Gravy Train Treaty Lawyers or Reactionary Right Wing Libertarian gun owners – who is ACT’s Treaty Principles Referendum Bill appealing to?

Issue 3: Talking of libertarian gun owners, is Mckee’s new attempt at lifting gun bans an audacity too far?

Issue 4: Ramifications of latest Trump assassination attempt
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Luxon Blames MMP, Speed Limits & Trump vs Harris | GUESTS: Simon Wilson & Simon Court

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:18:39 -0000

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:
- Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism.
- Simon Court - ACT Party MP
- Simon Wilson - NZ Herald columnist

Tonight's issues:
Issue 1 - God hates ACT while Luxon blames MMP for Treaty Principles Referendum

Issue 2 - Has National weaponised our impatience to raise speed limits on roads they can't pay for?

Issue 3 - China and deflation

Issue 4 - Trump vs Harris first debate
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Insolvencies, Simeon's $32.9b Policy, Comanchero Crackdown | GUESTS: Maria Slade & Matthew Tukaki

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:20:00 -0000

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:

Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism
Maria Slade - Business Desk Journalist
Matthew Tukaki - Media Tycoon, Businessman, UN Chairperson, New Zealand Māori Council Sledgehammer

Tonight's issues:

Issue 1 – Simeon Brown’s $32.9b road policy – sensible infrastructure or sexual fantasy?
Issue 2 – Insolvencies up + outgoing Treasury warnings – how bad will the economy get?
Issue 3 – Comanchero crackdown vs gang patch ban

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The OCR, Welfare and Disability Sanctions and 7aa | GUESTS: Barbara Edmonds & Karen Chhour

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 08:55:01 -0000

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:

Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism.
Barbara Edmonds - Labour Party Finance Spokesperson
Karen Chhour - The Minister for Children and ACT MP

Tonight's issues:

Orr blinks and slashes the OCR as NZ Economy melts down - what happens next?
Welfare and Disability sanctions - will do what exactly?
The repeal of 7aa - will it save our kids?

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Adrian Orr, Power Prices and Welfare Punishments | GUESTS: Greg O'Connor & Dr. Oliver Hartwick

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:55:32 -0000

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:

Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism.
Greg O'Connor - Former Police Association President and current Labour MP
Dr. Oliver Hartwick - Right Wing Think Tank and NZ Initiative Svengali

Tonight's issues:

Will Adrian Orr cut the OCR? Is that light the end of the inflation tunnel or a train coming for the Economy?
Who is to blame for Electricity price shocks? The National Party or the National Party?
New Draconian Welfare Punishments and Tama Potaka's magical homeless children wand.
Police Association vs Associate Minister Nicole McKee

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Market meltdowns, National Party Conference and Karen Chhour | GUESTS: Cameron Bagrie & Damien O'Connor

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 09:11:43 -0000

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:

Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism.
Cameron Bagrie - The People's Economist
Damien O'Connor - Former Cabinet Minister and current Labour MP

Tonight's issues:

Market meltdown as Late Stage Capitalism implodes - will Global recession follow?
National Party Conference highlights a Party with zero vision
Andrea Vance on Identity Politics, Karen Chhour and ACT Party race baiting
What Winston's false anti-Trans tweet and the anti-Muslim fascist attacks in UK have in common

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The Manufactured Crisis in Health, the economy and Darleen Tana AGAIN | GUESTS: Matthew Hooton & Maria Slade

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 08:46:03 -0000

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:

Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism.
Matthew Hooton - New Zealand Herald Columnist
Maria Slade - Journalist, editor and commentator

Tonight's issues:

The Manufactured Crisis in Health was funded by borrowed tax cuts – can National get away with it?
The Government’s war on Māori continues, when is too much redneck policy too much?
Is the Economy in worse condition than the market currently recognizes?
Issue 4: Latest Tana drama inside the Greens – ‘who will rid me of this turbulent electric bike Priest’?

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Shane Reti, the OCR and Boot Camps | GUESTS: Michael Wood & Craig Renney

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 08:45:45 -0000

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:

Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism.
Michael Wood - E Tu Union's Negotiation Specialist
Craig Renney - the sickle and the hammer, The Council of Trade Unions Economist

Tonight's issues:

Shane Reti amputates public health - what happens next?
OCR holds but only because economy is tanking
The irony of starting Boot camps while apologising for abuse in State care
Biden finally steps down - is Kamala Harris the solution?

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The Trump fiasco, National's Welfare Policy and Darleen Tana | GUESTS: Arena Williams & Simon Wilson

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 08:50:37 -0000

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:

Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism.
Arena Williams - MP for the mighty Manurewa
Simon Wilson - NZ Herald columnist

Tonight's issues:

The Trump assassination attempt
The cruelty of the National Party Welfare Policy
The Extraordinary Darleen Tana Interview
The 40 year neoliberal experiment in NZ politics - should we weep or scream?

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Darleen Tana, Luxon in NATO and the OCR | GUESTS: Matthew Tukaki & David Seymour

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:10:07 -0000

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog, and

Joining me tonight:

Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism.
Matthew Tukaki - Media Tycoon, Businessman, UN chairperson and New Zealand Māori Council sledgehammer
David Seymour - ACT Party leader and Snapchat connoisseur

Tonight's issues:

The Darleen Tana fiasco
Luxon in NATO
The OCR decision tomorrow
The Snapchat Smear

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Newshub, Economic Data and Joe Biden | GUESTS: Max Harris & Willy Jackson

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:18:09 -0000

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight: Willie Jackson & Max Harris, alongside Host Martyn (Bomber) Bradbury and panelist Damien Grant.

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Aratere, Boot Camps and Cancer Drugs | GUESTS: Seeby Woodhouse & Ani O'Brien

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 08:40:24 -0000

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight: Ani O'Brien and Seeby Woodhouse, alongside Host Martin (Bomber) Bradbury and panelist Damien Grant.

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Single Term Governance, Recession and Revelations | GUESTS: David Parker, Matthew Hooton

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 08:59:34 -0000

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight: David Parker and Matthew Hooton, alongside Host Martin (Bomber) Bradbury and panelist Damien Grant.

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Fast Track powers, more budget talk and the Act Party's dreams | GUESTS: Shane Te Pou, Barbara Edmonds & Simon Court

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 08:33:17 -0000

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:

Shane Te Pou - former candidate, campaign manager and executive member of the Labour Party.
Barbara Edmonds - Labour Party Finance Spokesperson
Simon Court - Member of Parliament for ACT New Zealand

Issues:

Fast Track powers vs Māori Party allegations - what is the biggest threat to Western Democracy?
Budget 2024 - Still moderate and vanilla or now a right wing nightmare hellscape?
ACT Party - conference dreams of 15% and the rise of the hard right

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Budget Battles and Global Affairs | GUESTS: Maria Slade & Matthew McCarten

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 09:01:18 -0000

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Unfortunately, I'm sick so you get to be hosted by Damien 'all tax is theft' Grant!

Joining him tonight:

Maria Slade - Senior Journalist at the National Business Review
Matthew McCarten - Political organiser and trade unionist
Jordan Williams - Tax payer hero?

Issues:

Nicola Willis's budget
The British election
Donald J. Trump... again

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Nicola Willis, Underfunding Public Services and This Weeks Budget Predictions | GUESTS: Matthew Hooton & Brad Olsen

Tue, 28 May 2024 09:00:37 -0000

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:

Damien Grant, libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism.
Matthew Hooton, NZ Herald columnist.
Brad Olsen, New Zealand economics commentator.

Issues:

Nicola Willis - Can she borrow for tax cuts and get away with it?
Underfunding public services - What are the consequences?
The budget - What are our predictions?

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Bill English, Kāinga Ora Reforms, and Political Party Showdowns: Guests Sue Bradford and Simon Wilson

Tue, 21 May 2024 09:26:03 -0000

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:

Damien Grant, libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism.
Sue Bradford, legendary left-wing activist and former Green MP.
Simon Wilson, visionary NZ Herald columnist.

Topics:

Kāinga Ora Reforms - Bill English and National's involvement.
Political Party Showdowns - Analysis of National, Greens, and Labour.
OCR, Economy, and Budget Predictions - What's next for the economy?

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Navigating Aotearoa's Political Landscape: Woke Food, Homeowner Bailouts, and Fascist Powers | GUESTS - Duncan Garner & Matthew Tukaki

Tue, 14 May 2024 08:52:49 -0000

Join us as we plunge into the heart of Aotearoa's political arena. From the absurdities of "woke food" controversies to the crucial debate over government bailouts. And as the specter of fascist fast-track powers looms large, we confront the very essence of democracy and the influence of money in our political system.

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NZ's Political Crossroads: Navigating AUKUS, Economic Turmoil, and Mega Prisons | GUESTS - Matthew Hooton & David Parker

Tue, 07 May 2024 09:19:33 -0000

Join us as we unpack the implications of the AUKUS alliance and discuss the economic challenges of rising unemployment and falling house values. Plus, hear the panel's take on National's plans for a mega prison amidst cries for social investment. Get the inside scoop on Kiwi politics - listen now!

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The State of NZ Politics: Plummeting Polls, Leadership Shakeup, and Economic Tensions | GUESTS - Fran O'Sullivan and Craig Renney

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:00:31 -0000

Join us this week as we dissect the tumultuous landscape of New Zealand politics. From plummeting poll numbers to a potential leadership shakeup in the National Party, and the looming spectre of economic uncertainty amidst global geopolitical tensions, we delve deep into the heart of the nation's political arena.

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David Seymour & Chris Penk - Breaking Point: Child Welfare, Justice Reform, and Societal Distrust in Aotearoa

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:17:01 -0000

Step into the heart of the debate on The Working Group, where New Zealand's most influential voices come together to tackle the nation's pressing issues. With guests Chris Penk and David Seymour, we delve into the contentious topics of child welfare, justice reform, and societal distrust in Aotearoa.

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Raw Politics: Dissecting Foreign Wars, Media Chaos, and Infrastructure Dreams: Guests - Arena Williams and Max Harris

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:59:12 -0000

The Working Group podcast takes a deep dive into three major issues gripping New Zealand - foreign policy's delicate balancing act between global powers, the upheaval in the country's media landscape, and the ambitious but controversial infrastructure projects on the table. Pulling no punches, this daring podcast occupies the radical center to unravel New Zealand's most consequential issues.

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Shattered Trust: New Zealand's Media Crisis and the Fight for Democracy: guests Simon Wilson and Michael Wood

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:17:33 -0000

Join Martin Bradbury, Damien Grant, Simon Wilson and Michael Wood for a no-holds-barred dissection of New Zealand's political tumult. We're slicing through media trust issues, tackling worker safety, and wrestling with climate policies amid the cattle industry chaos. Expect explosive debates and radical insights as we expose the political and ecological crossroads defining Aotearoa. Brace for impact – this is the unvarnished truth of the Kiwi state of affairs, served with a side of revolutionary wit. #RadicalMiddle

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New Zealand's Political Chess: Who Wins in Tax Cuts and Social Reforms? With Bradbury's Best, Shane Te Pou, JohnTamihere and Damien Grant

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 18:12:13 -0000

Join firebrand host Martyn "Bomber" Bradbury as he rallies New Zealand's sharpest political minds to slice through the haze of Kiwi controversies in a no-holds-barred dissection of tax cuts favoring the rich, educational equity, and the tectonic shifts in social reform. This episode is a searing critique of the Labour Party's leadership and an audacious defense of cultural spaces, all while standing at the frontlines of the nation's pressing issues. Strap in for a potent blend of insight and indignation that promises to shake the pillars of power and spark a fierce debate on the future of Aotearoa. #NZPoliticsUnveiled

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LAST WORKING GROUP FOR 2023 WITH DAVID SEYMOUR, WILLIE JACKSON AND DAMIEN GRANT

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 07:42:08 -0000

TONIGHT: You read me right! David Seymour, Willie Jackson and Libertarian Darth Vader Damien Grant in our special last show of the year!

We bring actual debate to the NZ Political Panel circuit.

You can’t get this on The Spinoff, NZME, Newshub Nation, AM Show, RNZ, TVNZ – you can only get it on The Working Group!

ISSUE 1 – Review the first week of the new Government

ISSUE 2 – Review the Political Year
(Crime/Environment/Poverty/Public Services)

ISSUE 3 – Political Predictions for 2024
(Economy/Politically/Internationally)

It’s Politics done unlike anywhere else.

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The Radical Middle Awaits in New Zealand's Political Debate Odyssey: Jack Tame, Moana Maniapoto and Damien Grant

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 07:51:56 -0000

New Zealand's political arena is more like a gladiator pit than a parliament, and we've got front-row seats to the latest skirmishes. My guests, Q+As Jack Tame, the ever-incisive Moana Maniapoto and the acerbically witty Damien Grant, join me to unpack the government's controversial plays. From the resurrection of high-octane firearms to the socio-economic chess game of tobacco taxation, we don't just throw punches – we analyze the impact of each policy swing. And when it comes to Winston Peters' media conspiracy theories, we're calling bluffs and taking names. But it's not all policy warfare; the home front is just as heated. As we navigate the housing crisis and pet bond propositions, we question the implications for Kiwi renters and homeowners alike. The appointment of Judith Collins draws scepticism and sparks debate, with the undercurrents of state-funded media and representation for Māori adding fuel to the fire. These conversations push us into the radical middle, where government intervention and free speech principles duel for dominance. We round out our session with a look ahead – and it's a horizon brimming with change. Public broadcasting's lifeline amidst a brutal advertising landscape, political shake-ups hinting at a Labour Party reshuffle, and the U.S. presidential race's potential for fresh faces all come under our microscope. And as we cast an international eye to Israel's strife, we find narratives of hope and resilience. This episode isn't just another political commentary; it's a call to engage, reflect, and challenge the status quo. So buckle up for a ride through the tumultuous yet hopeful terrain of New Zealand's political and social landscape.

It’s Politics done unlike anywhere else.

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Gerry Brownlee, Damien and Shane Te Pou

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 07:34:30 -0000

Issue 1: Chippy's Ceasefire Captains Call

Issue 2: Coalition Negotiation Games

Issue 3: Xi and Biden's rapprochement and impact for NZ

and Issue 4: Grim Economic Christmas for many Kiwis this year

It’s Politics done unlike anywhere else.

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Matthew Hooton, Maria Slade and Damien Grant

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 07:59:02 -0000

TONIGHT: Legal representative of Slytherin House and Union Delegate for the Sith Matthew Hooton, NBR Senior Journalist Maria Slade and Libertarian Voldemort, Damien Grant.

Issue 1: Latest negotiations to form Government becomes the dance of the 7 veiled threats

Issue 2: Pacific Island Forum and our future with China

Issue 3: 300 000 in housing and power poverty plus 600 000 needing food banks monthly plus 55% of kiwis struggling financially – what does the new Government do?

and Issue 4: Global temperatures are almost 6 sigma above normal – when should climate change panic set in?

It’s Politics done unlike anywhere else.

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The Working Group Special Vote Special with Brooke Van Velden, Shane Te Pou and Damien Grant

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 08:45:33 -0000

TONIGHT: ACT Party Sith Lorde Brooke Van Velden, the last socialist standing Shane Te Pou and Libertarian Voldemort, Damien Grant.

Issue 1: Specials are in – final result ramifications

Issue 2: Government negotiations and Winston’s games

Issue 3: Chippy re-elected as Leader evidence Labour learnt nothing

and Issue 4: ACT criticise Chloe for pro-Palestinian chant

It’s Politics done unlike anywhere else.

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Chris Penk, Matt McCarten and Damien Grant

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 07:47:44 -0000

TONIGHT: National Party MP Chris Peck, Former Labour Party Chief of Staff Matt McCarten and Libertarian Darth Vader, Damien Grant.

Issue 1: Banning Gang Patches while promoting Natural Glow – Is Mark Mitchell the new Suzanne Paul?

Issue 2: Coronial inquiry vs Winston

Issue 3: 57 dead children since the creation of Oranga Tamariki

and Issue 4: Hands up who is sick to death of hearing about Chippy’s new Girlfriend and the demise of The Project

It’s Politics done unlike anywhere else.

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The Working Group Election Special: What Election means for the Right with David Seymour, Mathew Hooton and Damien Grant

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 08:26:04 -0000

TONIGHT: The Working Group Election Special: What Election means for the Right with ACT Party Leader David Seymour, Right wing Svengali Mathew Hooton and Libertarian Darth Vader Damien Grant

Issue 1 – What does the result mean for National?

Issue 2 – What does the result mean for ACT?

Issue 3 – What does the result mean for NZFirst?

and Issue 4 – Where to now for the Right?

It’s Politics done unlike anywhere else.

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The Working Group Election Special: What went wrong for the Left with Moana Maniapoto, Matt McCarten and Damien Grant

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 08:17:19 -0000

TONIGHT: The Working Group Election Special: What went wrong for the Left with Māori TV current affairs host Moana Maniapoto, Former Labour Party Chief of Staff Matt McCarten and Libertarian Darth Vader, Damien Grant

Issue 1 – Labour – what the hell happened?

Issue 2 – Greens celebrate but have lost power

Issue 3 – Māori Party wins big

and Issue 4 – Where to now for the Left?

Next week we will review the Election for the Right with former National Party Leader Simon Bridges and ACT Leader David Seymour.

It’s Politics done unlike anywhere else.

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The Working Group with John Tamihere, Matthew Hooton and Damien Grant

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 08:34:04 -0000

TONIGHT: We wrap the Election Campaign and make Election night predictions with Māori Party President John Tamihere, Right wing Svengali Matthew Hooton and Libertarian Darth Vader, Damien Grant

Issue 1 – Election Campaign 2023 – highs and lows

Issue 2 – Finance Debate between Grant and Nicola

Issue 3 – National refused to rule Winston out, then ruled him in and are now begging voters not to vote for him?

and Issue 4 – Election night predictions

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NZ Taxpayers’ Union and Working Group Election Debate - Tāmaki

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 09:44:29 -0000

Candidates:

National – Simon O'Connor

ACT – Brooke van Velden

Note: The Labour candidate was invited but decline due to other commitments.

Moderated by Martyn "Bomber" Bradbury and Damien Grant from The Working Group

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NZ Taxpayers’ Union and Working Group Election Debate - Auckland Central

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:11:27 -0000

Candidates:

Labour – Oscar Sims

National – Mahesh Muralidhar

ACT – Felix Poole

Green – Chlöe Swarbrick

Moderated by Martyn "Bomber" Bradbury and Damien Grant from The Working Group

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NZ Taxpayers’ Union and Working Group - Post 1News Election Debate Analysis Show - Wellington

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:48:36 -0000

Martyn 'Bomber' Bradbury moderates a panel of political pundits – Bryce Edwards, Fran O'Sullivan, Simon Wilson, Jordan Williams and Damien Grant – who give their instant reaction to tonight's 1News debate.

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NZ Taxpayers’ Union and Working Group Election Debate - Northland

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 09:07:54 -0000

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NZ Taxpayers’ Union and Working Group Election Debate - Auckland

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 10:43:16 -0000

The third of 7 election debates. Live from Everybody club, Auckland.

Election 2023: Taxpayers' Union | The Working Group Party Policies Debate

Participants: Labour - Willie Jackson

National - Simeon Brown

ACT - David Seymour

Green - Ricardo Menéndez March

NZ First - Jenny Marcroft

Māori - John Tamihere

Issue 1: Economy and Cost of Living

Issue 2: Crime

Issue 3: Co-governance, the Treaty and Extremism

Issue 4: Climate Change

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NZ Taxpayers’ Union and Working Group Election Debates - Ilam, Christchurch

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 09:55:30 -0000

The second of 7 election debates. Live from Misceo Cafe & Bar, Ilam, Christchurch.

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NZ Taxpayers’ Union and Working Group Election Debates - Napier

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:31:34 -0000

The first of 7 election debates. Live fromthe Puketapu Hotel Napier

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The Working Group Election Special Surprise Guest

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 08:29:55 -0000

TONIGHT: The Working Group Election Special Surprise Guest. You’ll never believe who will join us on the show tonight.

Issue 1 – The Economy this Election

Issue 2 – Crime Fear vs counterproductive social policy

Issue 3 – The Damage a far right National/ACT Government propped up by antiVaxx NZ First could cause Aotearoa

The podcast broadcasts live 7.30pm Tuesdays from our purpose built studio bunker ADJACENT to Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & JuiceTV.live, The Daily Blog and replayed on Channel 200 Freeview and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & YouTube

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The Working Group with Shane Te Pou, Maria Slade and Damien Grant

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 08:20:00 -0000

TONIGHT: Political Commentator Shane the Pou, NBR Senior Journalist Maria Slade and notorious Libertarian and Stuff Columnist, Damien Grant

Issue 1 – Greens Free Dental vs ACTs amputation of the State – can there be a better juxtaposition this election?

Issue 2 – We will all die before a second harbour crossing ever gets built

Issue 3 – NZs new defence posture – I spy with my 5 Eyes something beginning with War

and Issue 4 – ACT rules out Winston – is this what it sounds like when the doves cry?

7.30pm tonight – it’s Politics done unlike anywhere else.

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Simon Wilson, Matthew Hooton and Damien Grant PLUS A MAJOR ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 08:18:41 -0000

TONIGHT: NZ Herald Columnist Simon Wilson, NZ Herald Columnist Matthew Hooton and notorious Libertarian and Stuff Columnist, Damien Grant PLUS A MAJOR ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT

Issue 1 – Roy Morgan Poll predicts a shattered MMP spectrum Election – what happens now?

Issue 2 – National loves roads uber alles – how can this uncosted garbage possibly pass muster?

Issue 3 – Māori Party Tax Policy is Kiwi Socialism – when life gives you lemons, find some rich prick to steal gin from

and Issue 4 – Poor rich people are sad sad and are escaping Soviet Aotearoa – who gives a fuck?

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Gerry Brownlee, Matt McCarten and Damien Grant

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:11:22 -0000

TONIGHT: National Party MP Gerry Brownlee, Former Labour Party Chief of Staff Matt McCarten and notorious Libertarian, Damien Grant

Issue 1: Fast and Furious: The Kiri Allan Saga – will there be a sequel?

Issue 2: NZ First Conference vs Green Party Conference vs wake me when I’m dead

Issue 3: Debt, catastrophic climate change and the cost of living crisis – the new Trinity of the Apocalypse sweeping the globe

and Issue 4 tonight: Angry Co-Governance protests and Posie Parker returning – is NZ Democracy ok, or does it need a cup of tea and a lie down?

7.30pm tonight – it’s Politics done unlike anywhere else.

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The Working Group with Matthew Hooton, Brooke van Velden and Maria Slade

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:17:27 -0000

TONIGHT: Matthew Hooton, Brooke van Velden, Maria Slade and hosted tonight by Damien Grant!

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The Working Group with Winston Peters, Simon Wilson and Damien Grant

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 10:15:29 -0000

TONIGHT: The Leader of NZ First Winston Peters, Herald Columnist Simon Wilson and Stuff Columnist and notorious Libertarian, Damien Grant

Issue 1: New Talbot Poll – what does it mean for the election

Issue 2: The new Science Curriculum – is this teaching the tools for critical thinking or making kids feel safe about not knowing math?

Issue 3: Oranga Tamariki Fight clubs – are Kelvin Davis’s answers acceptable?

and Issue 4: PM to meet Zelensky and America’s decision to give Ukraine war crime weapons

7.30pm tonight – it’s Politics done unlike anywhere else.

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The Working Group with David Seymour, Chris Penk and Damien Grant

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 10:26:43 -0000

TONIGHT: The Leader of ACT David Seymour, National Party MP Chris Penk and fresh from being mates with Trevor Mallard in Ireland, Stuff Columnist and notorious Libertarian, Damien Grant

Issue 1: New Roy Morgan Poll

Issue 2: OT KFC OTT? – What are we actually doing with teenagers in youth prisons and why shouldn’t we be reaching out to gangs to vote?

Issue 3: Kiri Allan and Tory Whanau – why don’t right wing trolls like strong Māori woman?

and Issue 4: How sick is our economy and what do latest debt stats tell us?

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Willie Jackson and Shane Te Pou

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 10:02:16 -0000

When libertarian Damien Grant is away, the Socialists will play!

TONIGHT: Broadcasting Minister Willie Jackson, President of the Māori Party John Tamihere and the last socialist standing, Shane Te Pou.

Issue 1: NZ Herald’s Poll of Polls and what it means for the election

Issue 2: National Party Law and Order Conference – how many things can Chris Luxon get wrong at one event?

Issue 3: What to do with a sickness like Julian Batchelor’s Stop Co-Governance Tour?

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Nicola Willis, Brooke van Velden and Damien Grant

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:19:43 -0000

Tonight with the deputy leader of the National Party, Nicola Willis, the deputy leader of the ACT Party Brooke van Velden and the Deputy of Leader of Nothing Stuff columnist Damien Grant.

Issue 1 – Opotiki vs National Gang Policy vs Subhuman vs Mogadishu

Issue 2 – Race in Surgery – end of western civilization or duh you pearl clutching Muppets

Issue 3 – Meng Foon vs Stuart Nash – who had a bigger conflict of interest?

and Issue 4 – What should PM say to Xi in China next week?

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David Farrar, Raf Manji and Damien Grant

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 09:36:25 -0000

Tonight with the leader of TOP, Raf Manji, Taxpayer Union Pollster and Blogfather David Farrar and lowly Stuff columnist Damien Grant.

Issue 1 – Latest TU/Curia Poll

Issue 2 – Green Party Tax Policy

Issue 3 – How much does National love Farmers?

and Issue 4 – Red Radio Russian Propaganda scandal

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David Seymour, Simon Wilson and Damien Grant

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 09:10:00 -0000

Tonight with the leader of ACT, NZ Herald Columnist Simon Wilson and Stuff columnist Damien Grant.

Issue 1 – ACT conference + latest Polls

Issue 2 – Is Wayne Brown the worst Mayor Auckland has ever had?

Issue 3 – Why won’t Labour regulate capitalism with the same passion they want to regulate Free Speech?

and Issue 4 – 4 year terms, 3.5% MMP threshold, prisoners voting and lowering voting age to 16

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The Working Group with Ruth Richardson, Bernard Hickey and Damien Grant

Tue, 30 May 2023 10:01:26 -0000

You read that right, the architect of neoliberalism on the show tonight with the best Public Economist in NZ and that awful Damien Grant who said such mean things about Chippy in the weekend!

Folks, it’s going to be a big show.

Issue 1 – Has Orr capitulated to the market and shown the limits of Monetarism?

Issue 2 – Latest TVNZ Poll – should National just give up now?

Issue 3 – Labour Party Conference – Chippy with a side of chips – carb overload or pass the tomato sauce?

and Issue 4 – The latest Allan Hall revelations – are we locking up innocent people in NZ prisons?

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The Working Group with Duncan Garner, Matthew Hooton and Damien Grant

Tue, 23 May 2023 08:58:45 -0000

NZ’s best weekly political podcast (that is not funded by NZ on Air) presents a political review of the week unlike any other in NZ broadcasting.

This week Broadcaster Duncan Garner, Herald Columnist Matthew Hooton and Stuff Columnist Damien Grant.

TONIGHT:

Issue 1 – The New Horizon Poll – will National’s $5 mad prescription fee help?

Issue 2 – Budget 2023 and its ramifications for OCR

Issue 3 – NZ Steel – corporate welfare for the climate?

and Issue 4 – Chippy in Papua New Guinea – when’s the conflict with China?

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The Working Group with Raf Manji, Leo Molloy and Damien Grant

Tue, 16 May 2023 09:03:29 -0000

NZ’s best weekly political podcast (that is not funded by NZ on Air) presents a political review of the week unlike any other in NZ broadcasting.

This week TOP Leader Raf Manji, Political Raconteur Leo Molloy and Damien Grant, columnist at Stuff.

TONIGHT:

Issue 1 – Newshub Poll and all its ramifications

Issue 2 – I voted Chris Luxon and all I got was this receipt? Are National even trying?

Issue 3 – Budget 2023 – can Grant pull a rabbit out of the hat?

and Issue 4 – Damien’s column on being poor

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The Working Group with David Seymour, Matthew Hooton & Damien Grant

Wed, 10 May 2023 09:02:59 -0000

We couldn’t do the show last night because the streets were too flooded to get to the studio, so we are doing it live tonight with the new polls out today!

NZ’s best weekly political podcast (that is not funded by NZ on Air) presents a political review of the week unlike any other in NZ broadcasting.

TONIGHT:

Issue 1 – New Polls!

Issue 2 – Chris Luxon goes full Don Brash

Issue 3 – ACTs draconian Industrial Prison Complex nightmare

and Issue 4 – Meka vs Kerekere – which resignation is most politically damaging?

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The Working Group with Matt McCarten, Jordan Willims and Mike Treen

Tue, 02 May 2023 09:46:27 -0000

The number 1 weekly political podcast NOT FUNDED by NZ on Air.

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ANZAC Day Geopolitical Threat Special with Gerry Brownlee, Ben Morgan and Damien Grant

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 08:57:23 -0000

Tonight a one off ANZAC Day special where we will focus on current geopolitical threats, look at the Ukrainian/Russian war, look at China Vs America in the Pacific and we will ask if NZs Military is up to the challenge.

Our guest panel is Former Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee, Anti-War Libertarian Damien Grant and former NZ Army Officer and Military Blogger, Ben Morgan.

The podcast broadcasts live 7.30pm Tuesdays from our purpose built studio bunker ADJACENT to Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & YouTube

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The Working Group with John Tamihere, Matt McCarten and Damien Grant

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:34:39 -0000

The number 1 weekly political podcast NOT FUNDED by NZ on Air.

This week Māori Party President John Tamihere, Former Labour Party Chief of Staff Matt McCarten and the man who broke RNZs Twitter account, Damien Grant, to debate the following:

Issue 1 – 3 Waters and Māori Party as Kingmakers

Issue 2 – Shock food inflation – where is your free market god now Damien Grant?

Issue 3 – Green on Green unfriendly fire – Dr Kerekere wrestling for power with new woke clique

and Issue 4 – Does it surprise anyone that National keep appointing low quality candidates and will Shane Jones get an Epsom cup of tea in Northland?

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The Working Group with Shane Te Pou, Matthew Hooton & Damien Grant

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 09:40:45 -0000

The number 1 weekly political podcast NOT FUNDED by NZ on Air.

This week the last socialist standing Shane te Pou, Darth Vader’s hairdresser Matthew Hooton and the last Stuff columnist anyone reads, Damien Grant, to debate the following:

Issue 1 – Latest Poll

Issue 2 – Green on Green Friendly Fire – Can Dr Elizabeth’s new woke 5th column Emerald Stormtroopers seize power?

Issue 3 – Chippy admits Nanaia was left to sell 3 waters – what now?

Issue 4 – The Ministry of Truth Disinformation Project sees Transphobic Nazis and the drop in trust for NZ journalism

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The Working Group with Maria Slade, Sean Plunket and Damien Grant

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:24:49 -0000

The number 1 weekly political podcast NOT FUNDED by NZ on Air.

This week NBR Journalist Maria Slade, recently banned from Twitter notorious White Cis Male Sean Plunket and Stuff columnist Damien Grant, to debate the following:

Issue 1 – Latest Roy Morgan Poll

Issue 2 – The Nashy has gone, but the corporate consultants remain

Issue 3 – Post Posie Parker backlash vs Free Speech

And Issue 4 – Will Trump rip America apart?

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The Working Group Free Speech Post Posie Parker Special

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 05:09:42 -0000

This week Political Commentator Ani O’Brian, Unite Union National Director Mike Treen and Stuff columnist Damien Grant, to debate the following:

Issue 1 – Free Speech vs Thugs Veto

Issue 2 – Will Culture Wars dominate Election 2023?

Issue 3 – Marama Davidson vs White Cis Males

And Issue 4 – Who wins and loses politically from a protest like this?

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Simon Wilson, Matthew Hooton and Damien Grant

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 08:51:50 -0000

The number 1 weekly political podcast NOT FUNDED by NZ on Air.

This week NZ Herald columnist Simon Wilson, Right wing Svengali Matthew Hooton and the 666th most important columnist at Stuff Damien Grant, to debate the following:

Issue 1 – Latest IPCC warning of the end of civilisation and the Green Party State of the Planet – did the state or planet notice?

Issue 2 – The Nashy’s macho macho man routine on ZB

Issue 3 – Posie Parker vs Free speech

and Issue 4 – The tragedy of Moana and Oranga Tamariki

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Jack Tame, David Seymour and Damien Grant

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 08:27:57 -0000

This week Political Broadcaster Jack Tame, Leader of the ACT Party David Seymour and the 17000th most important columnist at Stuff Damien Grant, debate the following:

Issue 1 – Latest TU, Roy Morgan and TVNZ Polls Issue 2 – Chippy’s policy inferno & $2b Bread and Butter bonanza Issue 3 – Food inflation hits 12%, where is your free market God now Damien Grant and Issue 4 – Silicon Bank collapse and NZ Banks Obscene profits (same accusatory question directed at Mr Grant and his Free Market Gods)

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Matt McCarten, Dr Bryce Edwards and Damien Grant

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 07:48:07 -0000

This week Political Scientist Dr Bryce Edwards, Former Labour Party Chief of Staff Matt McCarten and the 323rd most important columnist at Stuff Damien Grant, debate the following:

1 – National’s State of the Nation Speech

2 – One Year on from Parliament Lawn Protests

3 – Free Speech vs Drag Queen story time vs violent Samoan Poetry vs Right Wing Hypocrisy

4 – Was ACT a climate denial party?

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Matthew Hooton, Brooke Van Veldon and Damien Grant

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 08:29:04 -0000

The number 1 weekly political podcast THAT IS STILL NOT FUNDED BY NZ ON AIR

This week ACT Deputy Leader Brooke Van Veldon, Right wing Svengali Matthew Hooton and and the 15th most important columnist at Stuff Damien Grant, debate the following:

1 – Is National’s 3 Waters a blocked gutter?

2 – Maureen Pugh vs Stuart Nash vs Rob Campbell – how useless is fucking useless?

3 – Climate Change Mitigation vs Adaptation

4 – Orr vs Interest rates

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NBR Journalist Maria Slade , National MP Chris Penk and Damien Grant

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 08:10:51 -0000

The number 1 weekly political podcast THAT IS STILL NOT FUNDED BY NZ ON AIR

This week NBR Journalist Maria Slade, National Party MP Chris Penk and Stuff columnist – Damien Grant debate the following:

1 – How much does Cyclone Gabrielle impact the Election?

2 – Looters and the soft on crime marching band

3 – ZB downplays Cyclone while the country suffers

4 – Simon O’Conner and the cancelled God Squad Parliament Jamboree

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John Tamihere , David Seymour and Damien Grant

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 08:03:58 -0000

As you are all aware by now, The Working Group is New Zealand’s bestest and greatestest Weekly Political Podcast THAT IS NOT FUNDED by NZ on Air.

Despite getting NO MONEY from NZ on Air, our little weekly political podcast keeps hitting number 1!

This week Māori Party President John Tamihere, ACT Party leader David Seymour and local NZ Documentary reviewer and stuff columnist – Damien Grant debate the following:

1 – If Cyclone Gabrielle is our future, what does NZ do?

2 – Latest Taxpayers Union Poll

3 – Labour’s policy bonfire

4 – The geopolitics of 3 Waters

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The Working Group with Simon Wilson, Dr Bryce Edwards and Damien Grant

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 07:47:03 -0000

This week Simon Wilson, Dr Bryce Edwards + Damien Grant debate the following:

1 – The Polls

2 – Waitangai Day

3 – The Politics of Auckland Flooding

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The Working Group Auckland Flooding Special with Amanda Larsson, Simon Bridges and Damien Grant

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 07:59:20 -0000

Tonight a special on the unprecedented Auckland flooding disaster.

Where was the leadership, what is the impact, how does Auckland recover and how do we face our climate warming future?

We will also look at last nights political polls to see which Government will pick up that climate warming future challenge.

To debate these issues The Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO, Simon Bridges, Greenpeace spokesperson Amanda Larsson and Stuff Columnist Damien Grant.

We are also trying to get Auckland Central MP Chloe Swarbrick to appear.

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The Working Group Labour Leadership Special with Matthew Hooton, Matt McCarten and Damien Grant

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 07:53:59 -0000

Brothers and sisters, comrades and free radical thinkers WE ARE BACK!

As you are all aware by now, The Working Group is New Zealand’s bestest and greatestest Weekly Political Podcast THAT IS NOT FUNDED by NZ on Air.

Despite getting NO MONEY from NZ on Air, our little weekly political podcast keeps hitting number 1!

This week Matt McCarten, Matthew Hooton and Libertarian Damien Grant to debate the Labour Leadership Special!

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The Working Group End of Year Special with Winston Peters, Sean Plunket and Damien Grant

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 07:05:10 -0000

As you are all aware by now, The Working Group is New Zealand’s bestest and greatestest Weekly Political Podcast THAT IS NOT FUNDED by NZ on Air.

Despite getting NO MONEY from NZ on Air, our little weekly political podcast keeps hitting number 1!

Our final show for 2022 is tonight wrapping the year politically and making predictions about the election next year with NZ First leader Winston Peters and Talkback shock jock and best mate of David Farrier, Sean Plunket.

Damien Grant will also

be present.

Issue 1 – Parliament Lawn Protest: The critical moment that shaped a year of political extremism

Issue 2 – 2022 economy vs 2023 recession

Issue 3 – 2022 political winners & losers

and Issue 4 – 2023 Predictions

The podcast broadcasts live 7pm Tuesdays from our purpose built studio bunker ADJACENT to Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & YouTube

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The Working Group with Gerry Brownlee, Matt McCarten and Taxpayers Union

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 08:09:10 -0000

As you are all aware by now, The Working Group is New Zealand’s bestest and greatestest Weekly Political Podcast THAT IS NOT FUNDED by NZ on Air.

Despite getting NO MONEY from NZ on Air, our little weekly political podcast keeps hitting number 1!

This week Matt McCarten, Gerry Brownlee and the Taxpayers’ Union Pope, Callum Purves, to debate the big political issues of the week.

Issue 1 – TVNZ Poll shows the Left in a death spiral while the Parties wanting children in ankle bracelets soar – what does it suggest for election 2023?

Issue 2 – Hamilton West by-election debate and Poll last nightand

Issue 3 – Dr Bryce Edwards column on Social cohesion – are we more polarised and how damaging will that be?

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The Working Group with Matthew Hooton, Dr Oliver Hartwich and Damien Grant

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 07:20:43 -0000

As you are all aware by now, The Working Group is New Zealand’s bestest and greatestest Weekly Political Podcast THAT IS NOT FUNDED by NZ on Air.

Despite getting NO MONEY from NZ on Air, our little weekly political podcast keeps hitting number 1!

This week Right Wing Svengali Matthew Hooton, NZ Initiative Pope Oliver Hartwich
and Stuff Columnist Damien Grant to debate the big political issues of the week.

Issue 1 – A manufactured recession
Issue 2 – Tough on crime rhetoric
Issue 3 – 3 Waters entrenchment
Issue 4 – National to leave top tax rate

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The Working Group with Simon Wilson, Gerry Brownlee and Damien Grant

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 07:41:02 -0000

As you are all aware by now, The Working Group is New Zealand’s bestest and greatestest Weekly Political Podcast THAT IS NOT FUNDED by NZ on Air.

Despite getting NO MONEY from NZ on Air, our little weekly political podcast keeps hitting number 1!

This week NZ Herald journalist Simon Wilson, National Party MP Gerry Brownlee and Stuff Columnist Damien Grant to debate the big political issues of the week.

Issue 1 – Military Boot camps and 10 year olds in ankle bracelets – why is National trying to out-ACT ACT?

Issue 2 – Religious Hate Speech – how is a blasphemy law appropriate in the 21st century?

Issue 3 – Lowering the voting age to 16 is a ray of light in an otherwise dark year

and Issue 4 – Winston rules out Labour, will ACT rule out NZ First?

The podcast broadcasts 8.30pm Tuesdays from our purpose built studio bunker ADJACENT to Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & YouTube

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The Working Group with Dr Bryce Edwards, Gareth Hughes and Damien Grant

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:31:22 -0000

As you are all aware by now, The Working Group is New Zealand’s bestest and greatestest Weekly Political Podcast THAT IS NOT FUNDED by NZ on Air.

Despite getting NO MONEY from NZ on Air, our little weekly political podcast keeps hitting number 1!

This week Political Scientist Dr Bryce Edwards, former Green Party MP Gareth Hughes and Stuff Columnist Damien Grant to debate the big political issues of the week.

Issue 1 – The politics of ramraids

Issue 2 – Will economic recession hit in election year?

Issue 3 – The China thaw & COP27 freeze and Issue 4 tonight – US Midterm Election ramifications.

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The Working Group with Chris Penk, Maria Slade and Damien Grant

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 07:37:45 -0000

As you are all aware by now, The Working Group is New Zealand’s bestest and greatestest Weekly Political Podcast THAT IS NOT FUNDED by NZ on Air.

We needed a specially built bunker podcast studio to contain the talent, insight and ego of the greatest political panel in NZ broadcasting history!

This week National Party MP Chris Penk, NBR Senior Journalist Maria Slade and Stuff Columnist Damien Grant to debate the big political issues of the week.

Issue 1 – Latest TV3 and Talbot Poll results show a neck and neck election

Issue 2 – Labour Party Conference – screaming success or pitiful echo chamber of failure?

Issue 3 – National Party Tax cuts & Bank profits – how much money do these rich pricks want?

and Issue 4 tonight – Are US midterm elections the death of American Democracy and the foundations for the Orange Fascism of Trump? Short answer – yes.

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The Working Group with Matt McCarten, Jordan Williams and Brooke Van Velden

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 07:28:57 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

We needed a specially built bunker podcast studio to contain the talent, insight and ego of the greatest political panel in NZ broadcasting history!

This week The Deputy Leader of ACT, Brooke Van Velden joins the Svengali of the Left, Matt McCarten with the Pope of the Taxpayers Union, Jordan Williams to debate the big political issues of the week.

Issue 1 – Latest Horizon Poll predicts a weird 2023 election

Issue 2 – Will Justice Minister Kiri Allan’s new hate speech laws be the political kiss of death for Labour?

Issue 3 – Should the State’s Jackboot be on the throat of Banks and Booze Barons?

Issue 4 – Now richlister social media influencers have returned, what should we do with Iran + American midterms & Putin

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The Working Group with David Seymour, Matthew Hooton and Damien Grant

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 07:44:13 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

This week The Leader of ACT, David Seymour joins the Svengali of the Right, Matthew Hooton with the libertarian liquidator, Damien Grant to debate the big political issues of the week.

Issue 1 – 7.2% inflation WHERE ARE YOUR FREE MARKET GODS NOW?

Issue 2 – Sharma Drama by-election Nirvana

Issue 3 – What happens if Winston crosses the 5% threshold?

and Issue 4 – Xi goes old school mafia on Hu

Join us at 8.30pm from our ridiculously huge new bunker podcast studio as we fearlessly debate politics in a way NZ on Air, the BSA and the ASA will never tolerate!

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Raf Manji, Nicole McKee & Damien Grant

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 05:45:00 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

This week in the 2023 Election special from Wellington with ACT Party MP Nicole McKee and TOP Leader Raf Manji

Damien Grant will also be present.

Unique political commentary unlike any other

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast With Nicola Willis, Bernard Hickey & Damien Grant

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 06:53:19 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

This week in the Political Economy special from Wellington with National Party Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis and Economist Bernard Hickey.

Damien Grant will also be present.

Issue 1 – What do the weekends local council elections tell us about the 2023 election?
Issue 2 – Adrian Orr threatens a 75 point rise – what happens if inflation isn’t contained?
Issue 3 – Grant Robertson surprises with a huge jump in tax take – how does the Right push for tax cuts when Labour are running things so well?
Issue 4 – Is free market globalization dead and are we all now Keynesian socialists after Covid?

Unique political commentary unlike any other

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast With Minister Michael Wood, Efeso Collins & Damien Grant

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:17:24 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

This week in studio with Minister Michael Wood and Auckland Mayoralty Candidate Efeso Collins. Damien Grant will also be present.

Unique political commentary unlike any other

Issue 1 – Auckland Mayoralty – democracy is at stake!
Issue 2 – Latest TVNZ Poll – MMP spectrum is splintering – why?
Issue 3 – Government gold plated Unemployment scam vs Fair Pay Agreements – with economy faltering what’s best for NZ?
Issue 4 – Fuck Boy Island – is this the public broadcasting TVNZ should be making?

The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube.

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast With Willie Jackson, Brooke Van Velden & Damien Grant

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:34:18 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

This week in studio with the Minister For Broadcasting Willie Jackson and ACT Party Deputy leader Brooke Van Velden. Damien Grant will also be present.

Unique political commentary unlike any other

Issue 1: What is going on with the RNZ-TVNZ merger and is the Public Interest Journalism Fund doing the real mahi?
Issue 2: Wayne Brown vs. Efeso Collins - who will win Auckland mayoralty?
Issue 3: Mood of the Boardroom - why are CEOs so grumpy?
Issue 4: Why do we need to Russian Ambassador in NZ as Putin drags the Ukraine towards a nuclear nightmare

The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube.

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast With Matthew Hooton, Matt McCarten & Damien Grant

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 09:30:13 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

This week in studio right wing Svengali Matthew Hooton and Union hard man Matt McCarten. Damien Grant will also be present

Issue 1: Latest Curia Poll/UMR Poll - is TOP the new Kingmaker?
Issue 2: NZ avoids recession - no problems with the economy then?
Issue 3: Who is going to win the Auckland and Wellington Mayoralty?
Issue 4: Corgi welfare updates and Patrick Gower hugging Samantha Hayes - are we over the coverage of the royal funeral yet?

Unique political commentary unlike any other

The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube.

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast With Jack Tame, Bernard Hickey & Damien Grant

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:38:22 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

This week in studio Meta Economist Bernard Hickey and Jack Tame. Yes that Jack Tame. I know. How cool right? Damien Grant will also be present.

Issue 1 – Elizabeth II – a cornerstone of the 20th Century, how to reconcile an Empire’s blood drenched history and is NZ mature enough to debate a Republic?

Issue 2 – Latest Roy Morgan Poll, Uffindel’s fate and if James Shaw is re-elected as co-leader and no one notices, did it really happen?

Issue 3 – Food inflation surges to 8.7% in August, is Adrian Orr asleep at the wheel?

Issue 4 – Massive frontline rupture in Russia’s vile war on the Ukraine – what does Putin do next and will it influence Xi in November?

Unique political commentary unlike any other

The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube.

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast With Sue Bradford, David Seymour & Damien Grant

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 09:43:43 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

This week in studio with the greatest of all time Sue Bradford and ACT Party leader David Seymour. Damien Grant will also be present.

Issue 1: KiwiSaver GST U-turn, 24 hours for disabled feedback on Covid restrictions and more kids in cars – has Labour lost control despite all the Comm Staff?

Issue 2: LGNZ launches guide against candidate extremists – prudent defence of democracy or neo-mccarthyism?

Issue 3: Ram raiding crime vs organised crime vs Helen Clark’s war on drugs – aren’t we all losing?

and Issue 4: SIS/GCSB Minister on 5 Eyes tour – who is the biggest threat? China, Russia, or the NZ State?

Unique political commentary unlike any other

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Chris Trotter, Dr Oliver Hartwich & Damien Grant

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 09:18:29 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

This week in studio with the Obi-Wan Kenobi of the Left Chris Trotter and Right Wing Svengali Dr Oliver Hartwich. Damien Grant will also be present.

Issue 1 – State Services vs Me and the gagging of the Children’s Commissioner
Issue 2 – Powell shoves US Economy down Jackson Hole – what does Adrian Orr do?
Issue 3 – Billy TK vs Vinny Eastwood vs Counter Spin vs Chantelle Baker vs Free Speech – who’s winning?
Issue 4 – Aloha Luxon threatens the rod against rams raiders

Unique political commentary unlike any other

The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube.

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast With Matthew Hooton, Shane Te Pou & Damien Grant

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:15:03 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

This week in studio with the Architect of the Death Star Matthew Hooton, the last socialist standing Shane Te Pou and the 37th most important columnist at Stuff, Damien Grant.

Unique political commentary unlike any other

The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube.

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast With Tau Henare, Maria Slade & Damien Grant

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 09:28:27 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

This week in studio with the mighty political Totara Tau Henare, NBR senior reporter Maria Slade and Stuff columnist Damien Grant.

Issue 1 – Crucifixion of Uffindell
Issue 2 – Canonisation of Dr Sharma
Issue 3 – Stuff’s Fire and Fury – documentary or middle class propaganda?
Issue 4 – Exploding Food inflation

Unique political commentary unlike any other

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast With Gerry Brownlee, Brooke van Velden & Damien Grant

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 09:40:28 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

This week in studio with National Party Sergeant-at-arms Gerry Brownlee, ACT Party enforcer Brooke van Velden and Stuff columnist Damien Grant.

TONIGHT:

Issue 1 – TVNZ Poll
Issue 2 – National’s new welfare policy
Issue 3 – 6 Ramraids in Auckland overnight
Issue 4 – Key warns against poking the Chinese Dragon

Unique political commentary unlike any other

The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube.

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast With Chris Trotter, Jamie Whyte & Damien Grant

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 10:13:50 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

This week Political Commentator Chris Trotter, former ACT Party leader Jamie Whyte and Stuff columnist Damien Grant.

Unique political commentary unlike any other

The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube.

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The Working Group Weekly Podcast with Matthew Hooton, Jordan Williams & Damien Grant

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:22:14 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

This week the Green Party Coup Meltdown special with Right wing Svengali Matthew Hooton, Taxpayer’s Union Pope Jordan Williams and fair minded Green Party commentator Damien Grant

Unique political commentary unlike any other

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Bernard Hickey, Thomas Coughlan & Damien Grant

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:20:48 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

This week the 7.3% inflation special with Economist Bernard Hickey, NZ Herald Senior Political Reporter Thomas Coughlin and the return of Damien Grant!

Issue 1: The economic ramifications

Issue 2: The political ramifications

Issue 3: The geopolitical ramifications

and Issue 4: The Meta Capitalism ramifications

Unique political commentary unlike any other

The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube.

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with David Seymour, National MP Chris Penk & Matt McCarten

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 08:57:11 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

This week with ACT Party Leader David Seymour, National MP Chris Penk and former Labour Party Chief of staff, Matt McCarten

Issue 1 – Latest Poll – National /ACT stall while political spectrum splinters

Issue 2 – Covid, Famine or War – which Horseman of the Apocalypse will hurt the Government most in our Winter of Discontent?

Issue 3 – Will Adrian Orr raise interest rates by 50 or 75 this week?

and Issue 4 – Kiribas Shocker on the Rocker win for China at Pacific Forum – when will America invade?

Unique political commentary unlike any other

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Minister Michael Wood, National MP Mark Mitchell & Damien Grant

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:51:44 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

This week with Minister Michael Wood, National MP Mark Mitchell and Stuff columnist, Damien Grant

-Hipkins vs gangs

-FPA vs Business NZ

-Children’s Commissioner vs OT Oversight

-NZ vs China vs EU vs Economic Depression

Unique political commentary unlike any other

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Dr Oliver Hartwich, Mike Treen & Damien Grant

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:52:38 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

This week with Union Boss Mike Treen, NZ Initiative Svengali Dr Oliver Hartwich and Stuff columnist, Damien Grant

Issue 1 – Roe vs Wade – 4 cis males debate abortion

Issue 2 – Economic Recession vs Economic Depression – how bad will it get?

and Issue 3 – Jacinda in Europe – can NZ decouple economically from China if EU won’t couple?

Unique political commentary unlike any other

The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube.

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Jordan Williams, Maria Slade & Brooke van Velden

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 08:55:12 -0000

NOW THE NUMBER 1 MOST POPULAR POLITICAL PODCAST IN NZ!!!

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

This week with ACT Party supervillain Brooke van Velden, Taxpayer’s Union Pope Jordan Williams, and NBR Journalist Maria Slade

Issue 1 – Latest Taxpayer’s Union Curia Political Poll + Tauranga by-election results
Issue 2 – Global warming – socialist hoax or environmental apocalypse?
Issue 3 – Fed moves 75points, is global economic armageddon upon us?
Issue 4 – The Auckland Mayoralty – a panel of lepers judging a beauty competition?

Unique political commentary unlike any other

The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube.

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Matt McCarten, Sean Plunket & Damien Grant

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 08:46:43 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

This week with former Labour Party Chief of Staff Matt McCarten, Stuff columnist Damien Grant and Broadcaster Sean Plunket.

Issue 1 – Review the Cabinet reshuffle
Issue 2 – Threats against PM triple in 3 years
Issue 3 – 8.6% US inflation, new Beijing lockdowns & Ukrainian war all suggest inflation isn’t transitory
Issue 4 – January 6th Capital Riot House Committee – can Trump still come back?

Unique political commentary unlike any other

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Bernard Hickey, Matthew Hooton & Damien Grant

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 08:47:19 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

This week with ACT Party Leader David Seymour, NZ Institute Svengali Dr Oliver Hartwich and the 32nd most important columnist at Stuff, Damien Grant.

Issue 1: War, Famine, Plague – will the next 6 months be worse economically for NZ?

Issue 2: Latest gang war tensions – when does crime become a political problem for the Prime Minister?

Issue 3: Can Minister Nanaia juggle 3 Waters & Foreign Affairs Challenges?

and Issue 4: Is the New Academic research unit for Extremism weaponised wokeness?

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with David Seymour, Dr Oliver Hartwich, & Damien Grant

Mon, 30 May 2022 08:45:43 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

This week with ACT Party Leader David Seymour, NZ Institute Svengali Dr Oliver Hartwich and the 32nd most important columnist at Stuff, Damien Grant.

ISSUE 1: Tonight's TVNZ Poll

ISSUE 2: How brilliant was our glorious Prime Minister at Harvard? Exceptional or Amazing?

ISSUE 3: Damien Grant’s 1 millionth column criticising the Reserve Bank Governor, at what point does it become stalking?

ISSUE 4: What are we actually going to do about China & the Gang war?

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Dr Bryce Edwards, Maria Slade, & Damien Grant

Mon, 23 May 2022 08:53:19 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

NBR Senior Journalist Maria Slide and Political Scientist Dr Bryce Edwards

ISSUE 1: ACT Alternative budget – how batshit crazy was it?

ISSUE 2: Labour vs National Budgets

ISSUE 3: Australian & American Election results

ISSUE 4: Famine, War + Plague – which Horseman of the Apocalypse will impact NZ most?

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Russel Norman, Jordan Williams, & Damien Grant

Mon, 16 May 2022 08:54:27 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

Greenpeace boss Russel Norman + Taxpayer’s Union Pope Jordan Williams + Stuff columnist Damien Grant.

ISSUE 1: Why Emissions scheme is a climate crisis joke

ISSUE 2: Pre-Budget criticisms

ISSUE 3: Latest Poll & the horror of a National/ACT Government

ISSUE 4: John Campbell’s excruciating hit job on Labour’s poverty hypocrisy

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Winston Peters, Matt McCarten, Sean Plunket & Damien Grant

Mon, 09 May 2022 09:32:22 -0000

NOW THE NUMBER 1 MOST POPULAR POLITICAL PODCAST IN NZ!!!

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

We have the most entertaining line up to review the week on The Working Group: Matt McCarten + Winston Peters + Sean Plunket + Damien Grant!

TOPICS:
Latest polls
Trevor Mallard
Cost of living crisis

The podcast broadcasts live Monday nights at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube.

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Matthew Hooton, Chris Trotter & Damien Grant

Mon, 02 May 2022 08:21:31 -0000

NOW THE NUMBER 1 MOST POPULAR POLITICAL PODCAST IN NZ!!!

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

To debate the political week we have Columnist Chris Trotter, political commentator Matthew Hooton and Stuff columnist Damien Grant.

TONIGHT:

Issue 1 – Is Ram raiding youth offending a symptom of a deeper malaise? 4 old men pass judgement

Issue 2 – David Parker’s caucasity and the future of co-governance

Issue 3 – Why we need new taxes to rebuild NZ for the People

Issue 4 – Russia + China = Inflation Tsunami – Is it time for Muldoon‘s Think Big?

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with MP Chris Penk, Professor Wayne Hope, Ani O’Brien & Mike Treen

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 08:56:38 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

To debate the political week we have National Party MP Chris Penk, digital editor Ani O’Brien, Professor Wayne Hope and Union Boss Mike Treen.

TONIGHT:

Issue 1 – Chris Luxon/Willie Jackson Q+A interview – who won, who lost?

Issue 2 – Inflation at 30-year highs – political ramifications

Issue 3 – Is mental health an unseen Covid pandemic?

Issue 4 – Musk buys Twitter – thoughts?

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Minister Michael Wood, Efeso Collins & Damien Grant | The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 08:53:13 -0000

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THIS WEEK:

Issue 1 Why Fair Pay Agreements are the most important legislation this Government can pass!I

Issue 2 – Auckland City Council and AT say they are broke – what does the future of Auckland look like?

Issue 3 – Cost of living crisis – what are the solutions?

Issue 4 – Lowering voting age to 16 goes to Supreme Court

To debate the political week we have Minister Michael Wood and Auckland Mayoral Candidate and Councillor, Efeso Collins.

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with David Seymour, Thomas Coughlan & Damien Grant

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:52:40 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

To debate the political week we have Leader of the ACT Party David Seymour and Senior Political Reporter at the NZ Herald, Thomas Coughlan.

THIS WEEK:

Latest Roy Morgan Poll
Trust in News media
Anonymous Internet Trolls are now domestic terrorists?
China & Russian geopolitics vs NZ

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Matthew Hooton, Matt McCarten & Damien Grant

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 21:30:53 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

THIS WEEK:

Luxon on Co-Governance – how confused can National get?
More 501s coming – is Poto Williams the answer?
Will benefit increases be enough to save Labour?
Paula Bennet raises $1.8m while Louisa Wall quits – a tale of two pities

To debate this we have Moral Shepard of the right, Matthew Hooton and Union Boss Matt McCarten.

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Sean Plunket, Jordan Williams, & Damien Grant

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 07:45:59 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

THIS WEEK:

–ACT calls for debate on co-governance

-Why won’t Mallard be investigated for inciting a riot?

-China encroaches in Pacific, how do we navigate between Beijing & Washington?

-Why are we taking Australian refugees when Australia treats us so badly?

You won’t hear politics like this anywhere else!To debate this we have Taxpayer Union Pope Jordan Williams and Talkback God Sean Plunket.

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Simon Bridges, Graeme Edgeler, & Damien Grant

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 08:47:45 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

THIS WEEK:

–Taxpayer’s Union Poll

-Andrea Vance & Jack Tame’s criticism of the Government

-RNZ expose on Police shootings

-Economy & Omicron: what happens next politically?

To debate this we have unemployed Yak whisperer Simon Bridges and Twitter Legal God, Graeme Edgeler.

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Thomas Coughlan, Ani O’Brien, & Damien Grant

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 09:00:28 -0000

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THIS WEEK:
–Shockwave TVNZ Poll

-Maori Party King/Queen makers

-Chris Faafoi hate speech update & TVNZ/RNZ merger

-Putin vs global inflation

To debate this we have NZ Herald Senior Political Reporter, Thomas Coughlan and Digital Editor of The Platform, Ani O’Brien

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Bernard Hickey, Dr Jarrod Gilbert & Damien Grant

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 08:12:49 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

THIS WEEK:

–Ukrainian Nuclear Madness

-Dumb Lives Matter Parliament Protest Meltdown

-Luxon’s State of the Nation Speech

-Is Jacinda’s acquiescence to State Services over Royal Inquiry into historic State abuse craven or cowardly?

To debate this we have the greatest public economist in New Zealand Bernard Hickey & the greatest public sociologist in New Zealand, Dr Jarrod Gilbert. You won’t hear politics like this anywhere else! The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30 pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and is posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube.

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Matt McCarten, Matthew Hooton & Damien Grant

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:07:29 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

THIS WEEK:

–Ukrainian Invasion: Putin vs West

-Dumb Lives Matter Parliament Protest

-Omicron vs Economy vs Public Health

-Children’s Commissioner vs Oranga Tamariki

To debate this we have Former Labour Party Chief of Staff Matt McCarten & Herald columnist & Architect of the Death Star, Matthew Hooton

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with David Seymour, Chris Bishop & Damien Grant

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:23:24 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

THIS WEEK:

-Parliament Protest Meltdown: How many Nazis is too many Nazis?

-Parliament Protest Meltdown: Woke Middle Class Marxism

-Parliament Protest Meltdown: Apocalyptic Police State Crack Down

+ 4 heteronormative white cis males talk about the Gay Conversion Therapy Law

To debate this we have the Leader of the ACT Party David Seymour & the most dog selfied National Party MP, Chris Bishop.

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Dr Bryce Edwards, Ani O’Brien & Damien Grant

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 08:15:57 -0000

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THIS WEEK: If the NZ media won’t hold Mallard to account -WE WILL!

-What is Mallard doing?

-Why won’t the media criticise Mallard?

-Shouldn’t Mallard resign?

Plus Inflation armageddon and Ukraine war.

To debate this we have the best public political academic Dr Bryce Edwards & the most cancelled Digital Journalist in NZ, Ani O’Brien.

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The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Hamish Rutherford, Chris Penk & Damien Grant

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 08:14:15 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! THIS WEEK: -Waitangi Day 2022, what does it mean? - Newshub Poll -Will Unemployment Insurance become the new $750m bike bridge?

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The Working Group Jordan Williams, Chris Trotter & Damien Grant

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 18:18:06 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

THIS WEEK:

-Omicron response: masks & pregnant journalists

-Inflation: Why isn’t Adrian Orr doing a victory lap?

-Neil Young vs Spotify vs Rogan vs free speech

-Latest political poll

To debate this we have Machiavellian prince Jordan Williams and Revolutionary Hero Chris Trotter.

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The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube.

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The Working Group with Matthew Hooton, Thomas Coughlan & Damien Grant

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 08:34:34 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air!

NOW THE 14TH MOST POPULAR POLITICAL PODCAST IN NZ!!!

THIS WEEK:

-Omicron ready or not?

-Brian Tamaki – Messiah or just a very naughty boy?

-Inflation out on 27th

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-Can a weak Biden stop Putin in the Ukraine?

To debate this we have moral shepherd of the right Matthew Hooton and mainstream media bovver boy, Thomas Coughlan

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The Working Group Domestic Political Predictions Special with Matt McCarten, Sean Plunkett & Damien Grant

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 08:05:00 -0000

NOW THE 20TH MOST POPULAR POLITICAL PODCAST IN NZ!!!

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air returns with a 1 hour Domestic Political Predictions Special!

Covid, 3 waters, TVNZ/RNZ merger, Hate Speech legislation, the economy and housing – how will the Government & Political Parties manage each of those issues in 2022?

To debate this we have former Labour Party Chief of Staff and Union Boss, Matt McCarten and fly fishing enthusiast and broadcasting media tycoon, Sean Plunkett.

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The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm Mondays from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube.

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The Economy Special with Bernard Hickey, Simon Bridges & Damien Grant

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 08:20:19 -0000

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air returns because it just seemed wrong to leave you with the Spinoff’s awful podcast and Stuffs even worse podcast.

This week the Economy in 2022! How has Covid warped capitalism, will the climate crisis cripple free markets and how much do we all love Adrien Orr? How will inflation become political and should Grant Robertson get a knighthood for services to property speculators?

To debate these and so many more issues, we have the greatest public economist, Bernard Hickey vs National Party Finance spokesperson Simon Bridges vs Stuff Columnist and casual Libertarian Damien Grant.

The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm Mondays from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube.

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The End of Year Special with Gerry Brownlee & Dr. Bryce Edwards

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 08:19:00 -0000

It’s our end of year special after a season of only 3 episodes! Our productivity screams funded by NZ on Air, our bank accounts don’t!

This week libertarian liquidator and Ctullah of capitalism, Damien Grant, The Blogfather Dr Bryce Edwards and the Mountain comes to Muhammad, The Right Honourable Gerry Brownlee

Coming to you live from the Auckland MediaWorks Studio – The Working Group – hosted by beloved left wing broadcaster Comrade ‘Bomber’ Bradbury with the best political panel in New Zealand media!

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The Working Group Episode 2 - Matthew Hooton & Matt McCarten

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 07:44:00 -0000

The Working Group – hosted by beloved left wing broadcaster Comrade ‘Bomber’ Bradbury with the best political panel in New Zealand media!

This week libertarian liquidator and Ctullah of capitalism, Damien Grant, Moral Shepard of the Right, Matthew Hooton and Former Labour Chief of Staff & left wing Obi Won Kenobi, Matt McCarten.

Providing insight and oversight to the 3 big issues of the political week.

The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm Mondays on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube.

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The Working Group - Ep 1 With Simon Bridges and David Seymour

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 07:58:00 -0000

This week libertarian liquidator and Ctullah of capitalism, Damien Grant, De facto leader of the opposition David Seymour and Yak whisperer Simon Bridges.

Providing insight and oversight to the 3 big issues of the political week.

THIS WEEK

Issue 1 – What the hell just happened inside National?

Issue 2 – Why in all that is holy is ACT on 16%?

Issue 3 – 3 cheers for Jacinda’s handling of Delta? A chance for our guests to thank Labour.

Plus everyone will have a final word 90-second rant.

The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm Mondays on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube.

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The Working Group: Trailer

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 02:57:15 -0000

The first ever working group kicks off Monday the 29th of November at 7.30pm, with special guests Simon Bridges & David Seymour

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