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We had conversation with Labour Leader and Opposition Leader Chris Hipkins as voting opens, covering campaign momentum and the issues shaping New Zealand’s election debate. Hipkins outlines Labour’s cost-of-living proposals, including opposing National’s proposed 25-cent-per-litre fuel tax increase, introducing free GP visits, capping public transport fares, making solar panels m...

In this episode of New Zealand Speaks , Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez March discusses the party’s proposals to address the cost of living, including a $10,000 tax-free threshold, a 2.5% wealth tax on assets over $10 million (excluding the family home), and cheaper groceries through a publicly owned KiwiMart. He outlines proposed changes to parent residency visas, housing affordabili...

🎙️ Elections Special on Drive Show – Aotearoa Speaks! Missed our conversation with Qiulae Wong, Leader of The Opportunity Party? Catch up on the full interview as we dive into the party’s policies, political alignments, key priorities, and vision for New Zealand ahead of Election 2026. We explore where The Opportunity Party stands on the issues that matter most to Kiwis, how its polici...

We’ve put the questions to Labour candidate Kharag Singh Takanini  and now you can hear what he had to say. We talked small business and the cost of living, supermarket competition, retail crime and community safety, policing, traffic and infrastructure and his vision for Takanini and South Auckland. We also got his take on the latest political debate between Chris Hipkins and Christoph...

As New Zealand heads into an election year, Sunny Kaushal joins Sandy & Ruzbeh to discuss the pressures facing Kiwi businesses from rising crime and repeat offenders to immigration, workforce shortages and the cost of doing business. He shares what he believes the next government should prioritise, whether politicians are truly listening to small businesses, and the one question every business...

Navtej Randhawa, Campaign Manager for the National Party in Manurewa and Ōtāhuhu, joins us for an open and wide-ranging conversation about some of the issues that matter to New Zealanders today. In this episode, we discuss immigration policies and their impact on communities, the challenges facing healthcare staffing, and the pressures on New Zealand’s frontline health system. We also look a...

ACT Party Leader David Seymour joins Sandy & Ruzbeh for an open conversation about ACT’s policies and his vision for New Zealand. They discuss the Treaty of Waitangi, comments made by Paramjit Parmar, immigration, ACT’s proposal to freeze the adult minimum wage, and other issues shaping the country.

Do you think treating public servants like icons distorts political debate and weakens leader accountability? We opened the phone lines to discuss this with our listeners!  

From April 1, 2026, several key changes are taking effect in New Zealand across finance, employment, and social support. Major updates include increased KiwiSaver contributions, higher minimum wages, and adjusted benefit rates. Here is a breakdown of the changes from 1 April 2026.

Listen to this and if you’re someone who can do all of that, each and everything, you're already ahead of the curve.

This Friday the 13th got extra spooky in Drive Show as Arju joined us to share some of her personal paranormal experiences. From unexplained moments to chilling encounters that still give her goosebumps, the conversation took a mysterious turn.

Following reports that Immigration New Zealand is trying to contact nearly a dozen cultural performers from India who allegedly overstayed after a Holi festival in New Zealand, we spoke directly with one of the event’s service providers. In this conversation, we unpack what the organizers knew, how performer visas usually work for such cultural events, and the challenges event promoters face...

Some reports suggest Kiwi families spend a high proportion of their income on childcare compared with other wealthy countries in fact, NZ is often among the most expensive in the OECD, with only a few countries like the UK costing more relative to household budgets. Some listeners shared their experience regarding this!

On the Drive Show, we had a fun chat about what our listeners’ hometowns are famous for!  Click to listen and don’t forget to share what makes your town special too!

In Drive Show, we discussed about things we are conscious about. Is it the way you speak, how you look, your accent, your body language, your laugh, your social media presence, or even how people perceive you?  

In this eye-opening segment, we explored a hypothetical situation—can you take sick leave on a weekday if you were sick over the weekend? Turns out, many aren’t fully aware of their rights around sick leave, medical certificates, and what employers can and can't demand. This conversation highlighted how lack of knowledge leads to exploitation at work. Tune in as we break down the facts...

We all have that one dish — the one that brings a smile after a rough day, that comforts you when you're low, or simply reminds you of home. Is it your mum’s dal-chawal, a cheesy slice of pizza, or a sneaky tub of ice cream? In this episode/segment, we talk about the emotional side of eating – the foods that pick us up when we're down. We want to know yours too!

In this episode, we explore the people, communities, and moments that helped newcomers feel at home in Aotearoa. Whether it was a friendly neighbor, a local organization, or a stranger with a kind gesture — these stories of support and belonging will warm your heart.

We got around 7 answers for it ( click on link to listen)  What is your creative answer?

We shared that the most beautiful name is 'SOFIA' ad listeners shared their stories regarding the name Sofia!

It's been 3 whole years of Drive Show with Sandy and Ruzbeh! If there’s ONE thing we should ADD or DELETE from the show... what would it be? More games? Fewer rants? A new segment? You tell us! #DriveWithSandyAndRuzbeh 

When a Friendship Circle Splits: Do You Mend the Rift or Honor the Distance?

Sandy and Ruzbeh discussed about the thin line of doing work efficiently vs trying to be in good books of Boss or say flattering!  

If you are or know someone who is overstaying or visa is going to expire? Share this information with them!    

Our few listeners shared their views on Samay - Ranveer controversy. What is your take?