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Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief

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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.2025 MediaWorks 040745 Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Christopher Luxon's State Of Nation Speech: Defining Or Disappointing?

    Christopher Luxon's State Of Nation Speech: Defining Or Disappointing?
    Jan 20 2026
    Christopher Luxon had the stage, the timing, and the attention. Election year. State of the Nation. A chance to set the agenda. And yet, nothing new landed. We unpack why the Prime Minister’s speech felt safe, steady, and completely underwhelming. From cost of living pressures and power prices to debt, borrowing, and that familiar “green shoots” language, Duncan asks the question many households are already asking around the kitchen table. Are we actually better off? Joining the discussion are Ashley Church and Ani O’Brien, who bring sharply different perspectives on strategy, substance, and whether this was deliberate discipline or a missed opportunity. There’s debate around fiscal discipline, KiwiSaver changes, housing, local government, and the political risks of playing it too safe when voters are still hurting. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Shane Jones: The Deal I Want To Make With Donald Trump

    Shane Jones: The Deal I Want To Make With Donald Trump
    Jan 16 2026
    After two years of talk, the granny flat breakthrough is finally here. You can now build a 70 square metre flat in your backyard without resource consent or a building consent. It’s a big shift, and one that could unlock thousands of homes across the country. On this episode, Duncan breaks down why this reform matters, how it cuts straight through council red tape, and why it could be one of the most practical housing changes in years. This podcast was the first to reveal the policy back in 2024, and now it’s officially in play. Duncan is joined by Shane Jones, who explains how the change came together, why trusting licensed builders is key, and what it means for families, Māori landowners, and regional New Zealand. There’s also a wider conversation about housing supply, infrastructure, mining, fishing, and the cultural shift needed to get this country building again. Jones also talks about his desire to strike a mining deal with US President Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • National and the Brutal Cost Of Living Crisis They Missed

    National and the Brutal Cost Of Living Crisis They Missed
    Jan 15 2026
    Why does the cost of living still feel out of control for so many Kiwis? And why is National struggling to convince voters they understand the pressure at the kitchen table? In this episode, Duncan Garner digs into why the government’s cost of living response has failed to land, despite repeated promises. From power prices and rates to food bills and fixed incomes, Duncan argues the real economy isn’t measured in GDP figures, but in whether households can actually pay their bills. At the centre of the episode is an email from Tony, a 77-year-old from Dunedin, whose story captures what many older New Zealanders are facing. Rising rates, soaring power bills, shrinking savings, and no meaningful relief in sight. It’s a warning for Christopher Luxon, and for Labour too. Ignore the home economy at your peril. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
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