Election 2023

Act Party leader David Seymour says being Deputy Prime Minister isn't out of the question - but it's unlikely. During last night's second leaders' debate, National's Judith Collins said he'd be excellent in the role if her party won the election. Seymour told Kerre McIvor it's not on his mind. "Act has always been more focused on policies and what we can leave behind to make this a better place, t...

Focus on the Mana electorate: Hear from minor party candidates Jan Logie (Green Party), Helen Cartwright (Integrity Party) and Michael Walker (Progressive Party) on what they see as the most important issues facing the Mana electorate. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Focus on the Mana electorate: Hear from Labour candidate Barbara Edmonds and National candidate Jo Hayes on what they see as the most important issues facing the Mana electorate. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Focus on the Ohariu electorate: Hear from minor party candidates Jessica Hammond (TOP), Philip Lynch (New Conservative Party), John Ranta (Green Party) and Sean Fitzpatrick (ACT) on what they see as the most important issues facing Wellington's northern suburbs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Heather du Plessis-Allan, Barry Soper, Trish Sherson and Chris Carter thrash out the big political issues in the lead up to Vote 2020. There's no holding back, no topic off limits, and no rules in this rapid-fire, highly opinionated election podcast. This week, the panel discusses the polls and what they mean for Judith Collins and National, Winston Peter's Orewa speech, and Labour's pledge t...

Focus on the key issues facing the Ohariu electorate. Hear from incumbent, Labour's Greg O'Connor, National candidate Brett Hudson and New Zealand First candidate Tracey Martin on what they see as the most important issues facing Wellington's northern suburbs. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Focus on the key issues facing Rongotai and Wellington Central this election: Hear from Wellington Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive John Milford, Real Estate agent Steve Farrell, Renters United's Zoe Woodfield and voxpops from the streets of Wellington, on what needs to be done to address rising housing costs and growing congestion in the capital. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Focus on the Wellington Central electorate: Hear from minor party candidates Brooke Van Velden (ACT), Abe Grey (TOP), Liam Richfield (New Conservative Party) and Jesse Richardson (Independent) on what they see as the most important issues facing Wellington city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Focus on the Wellington Central electorate: Hear from sitting MP, Labour's Grant Robertson, National candidate Nicola Willis and Green Party co-leader and candidate James Shaw with their views on the key issues of housing, transport and water in Wellington city. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Focus on the Rongotai electorate: Hear from minor party candidates Troy Mihaka (Integrity Party), Bruce Welsh (New Conservative Party), Teall Crossen (Greens), Nicole McKee (ACT) and Taylor Arneil (NZ First) on what they see as the most important issues facing the Rongotai region. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National's momentum has slowed after its $4 billion blunder. The Party's promise to claw back $19.1 billion by ending Super Fund contributions was wrong - because Treasury's Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update only showed $15 billion. National Finance spokesperson Paul Goldsmith called it an "irritating mistake". Bu NewstalkZB Political Editor Barry Soper told Heather du Plessis-Allan it's mor...

Hear from sitting MP Labour's Paul Eagle, National candidate David Patterson and TOP party leader and candidate Geoff Simmons with their views on the key issues of transport and housing in the Rongotai area. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newstalk ZB's Vote 2020: Spotlight on Wellington brings you everything you need to know before you cast your vote on October 17 - candidate profiles, electorate analysis, the big issues, the game-changers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The arguments for and against legalising cannabis for personal use are at the centre of tonight's debate about next month's referendum. Hosted by Newstalk ZB's Heather du Plessis-Allan, the debate features Drug Foundation executive director Ross Bell, Associate Professor of Law Khylee Quince - who is a member of the expert panel of the PM's chief science adviser's expert panel on cannabis, Police...

Catch live action of the second instalment of The Front Bench. Every Monday until the election, The Front Bench will take on the biggest talking points of the election campaign. Heather du Plessis-Allan, Newstalk ZB political editor Barry Soper, PR whizz and former Act Party press secretary Trish Sherson and former Labour Party minister Chris Carter have the insight word and analysis.  There's no...

The End of Life Choice Act will allow terminally ill patients to spend more time with their families, not less. Matt Vickers has advocated for euthanasia since his former wife Lecretia Seales died in 2015. After her brain cancer diagnosis, Seales battled the courts for the right to end her life. Vickers joined Kerre McIvor for an hour of talkback on the referendum, and says that many take their ow...

Labour is backing calls to make Matariki a public holiday. It would work out a winter date starting in 2022, to celebrate our national identity, cultures and traditions - and boost tourism and hospitality. Waitangi Day was the last public holiday introduced - nearly 50 years ago. Matariki - which heralds the start of the Maori New Year - would take the number of public holidays in New Zealand to 1...

Heather du Plessis-Allan, Barry Soper, Trish Sherson and Chris Carter thrash out the big political issues in the lead up to Vote 2020. There's no holding back, no topic off limits, and no rules in this rapid-fire, highly opinionated election podcast. Listen live every Monday at 4pm on Newstalk ZB and subscribe to the podcast on iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A doctor advocating against the End of Life Choice Actl is concerned it doesn't let doctors have a say. Palliative care doctor and University of Otago clinical senior lecturer Amanda Landers says it feels like an incoming freight train. She joined Kerre McIvor for an hour of talk back on the referendum, and says the Bill should have more reference to the medics who it affects. "A lack of safeguard...

Last week, Kerre McIvor Mornings hosted former PM Helen Clark to talk about why cannabis should be legalised. Today, Kerre talks to Aaron Ironside from Say Nope to Dope to discuss the other side of the campaign. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helen Clark is throwing her weight behind cannabis legalisation because she says the drug's already widely available. The Former Prime Minister told Kerre McIvor the referendum is a once in a generation opportunity to get this law right. Clark says there is currently an illegal market where organised crime profit. “It doesn't make sense to criminalise people who take this widely used drug. “ Helen...