Greens Mining Policy Is Economic Sabotage, Pure and Simple
The Greens’ new mining policy isn’t just bold. Duncan calls it what it is - reckless economic sabotage. In today’s episode, he breaks down exactly what it would mean if a future government tore up mining permits that companies had already spent years and millions securing. Investor confidence falls through the floor, regions lose jobs, and Kiwi workers head to Australia because the opportunities here get pulled out from under them.
New Zealand First's Shane Jones joins the show to unpack the scale of the damage, from constitutional overreach to the reality of what foreign investors are saying behind closed doors. If the Greens want to scare off capital before projects even start, Duncan argues, this is exactly how to do it.
We also hear from a government worker offering rare insight into real public sector cuts, despite claims to the contrary. It’s all part of a bigger question - how do we build anything in this country, when every long-term project becomes a political football?
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National’s Wake Up Call As Labour Hits Back
The latest Ipsos Issues Monitor has smacked National clean in the face, and Duncan is fired up. This isn’t just a bad poll. It’s voters across the country saying they’re worse off, still struggling with the basics, and not buying what National’s selling. A 3.9 out of 10 performance score is more than rough. It’s a warning shot.
Ani O’Brien joins Duncan to unpack why cost of living sits at the top of the pile, why National’s messaging has never landed, and how Labour is somehow looking more trustworthy on the economy despite the mess it left behind. We get into leadership questions, the lack of tough decisions, the frustration of half measures, and whether Chris Luxon’s team is actually hearing what people are saying.
There’s also a look at crime, policing, the Greens’ latest missteps, and the brutal political reality heading into 2026. If National doesn’t get moving fast, voters won’t wait around.
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Te Pāti Māori Is Unravelling and John Tamihere's At the Centre
Te Pāti Māori is in free fall. That is the only honest way to describe what has happened inside the party this week. The sackings of two MPs look unconstitutional, the process looks stitched up, and dozens of people who should have voted never even had the chance. Members have contacted us directly and their message is clear: the party has been swallowed by one man’s network.
Today Duncan breaks down the tangled web around John Tamihere, the family links, the work connections, and the extraordinary level of influence running through almost every layer of the party. When the president’s relatives, employees and loyalists sit across key seats and national council positions, how democratic is the process really?
We look at why this matters, why the expulsions may not stand up to scrutiny, and why some inside the movement are now calling for JT to step aside before the whole project collapses. Plus, we hear from listeners frustrated by the state of frontline services, from hospitals to basic safety.
This is a moment of reckoning for Te Pāti Māori. The question now is whether the party survives the storm.
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Labour Jumps National in the Polls?! And a BRUTAL Week For NZ Police
Duncan unpacks a brutal week for New Zealand Police and digs into a new Talbot poll showing Labour unexpectedly edging ahead of National, shifting the political mood. He argues the government is losing trust through over-promising and under-delivering, while Labour suddenly has momentum to convert. Ashley Church and Maurice Williamson join the panel to analyse the fallout.
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Dissecting NZ Police Scandal and Compulsory KiwiSaver For Kids
On the podcast, Duncan reacts sharply to the explosive IPCA report, saying senior police in New Zealand engaged in outright corruption and a blatant cover-up of Jevon McSkimming’s behaviour, leaving public trust shattered. He calls for prosecutions, compensation, and a full clean-out of Police HQ.
Duncan then switches gears, interviewing Max Rashbrooke about compulsory KiwiSaver for kids and why early saving could transform New Zealand’s financial future.
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After 30 years fronting other people’s brands across TV, radio, and newspapers, Duncan Garner is finally in charge. Welcome to his podcast - Duncan Garner: Editor in Chief.
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