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.  Watch on YouTube Watch on X Watch on Instagram Check the Social Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Watch on YouTube Watch on X Watch on Instagram Check the Social Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. bento.me/theworkinggroup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...

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...

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...

TONIGHT: You read me right! Q+As Jack Tame, Māori TVs Moana Maniapoto and Libertarian Darth Vader Damien Grant in our special wrap of the year second to last show Issue 1 – Evaluating the new Government Issue 2 – 2023 a year of disinformation, misinformation and incandescent rage – how will media industry cope? Issue 3 – Political and Media Predictions for 2024 It’s Politics done unlike anywhere else. The podcast broadcasts from our purpose built studio bunker ADJACENT to Mediaworks studios...

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

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:...

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. The podcast broadcasts from our purpose built studio bunker ADJACENT to Mediaworks studios...

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. The...

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.   The podcast broadcasts from our purpose built studio bunker ADJACENT to...

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...

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   

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...