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Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief

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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43:36

Shubz Exposes Willie Jackson And John Tamihere

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2025/12/12

Tonight on the podcast...KING Homeboy give a little https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/king-home-boy-whip-round Stuff article from dec5: https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360910267/hip-hop-champ-hits-mute-beatboxing-after-brain-surgery Shubz on Willie Jackson and John Tamihere, Nicola Willis vs Ruth Richardson, and Chris Bishop’s RMA reforms — a massive week in New Zealand politics and media, and Duncan’s got the whole thing laid out. Join this channel to get access to

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28:15

Westpac BLINDSIDES Kiwis With a Mortgage Rate Shock

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2025/12/11

Westpac has stunned everyone. The Reserve Bank cuts the OCR, the government does a victory lap promising relief is finally coming, and then Westpac sprints out of the blocks with a mortgage rate hike.Kiwis are on their knees, desperate for a break, and the bank that holds the government contract is the first to crank rates up. You honestly couldn’t make this stuff up. This episode, we call it exactly as we see it, then bring in economist Ed McKnight to explain what’s really going on. Ed

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31:06

Nicola Willis' Unnecessary Challenge of Ruth...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2025/12/10

Nicola Willis has walked straight into a political trap, and tonight we get into why it matters.The finance minister didn’t just respond to a provocation from the Taxpayers’ Union and Ruth Richardson, she elevated them, turning a sideshow into a headline feud. We break down why that was a rookie mistake, and what she should have done instead. Then Chris Bishop joins us to unpack the biggest RMA shake-up in 30 years. He explains how the new system could cut consent times, strip out pointless

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21:29

National Surges as The Left Collapses in New Poll

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2025/12/09

This one might just be the poll that flips the script. National’s finally seeing results after a long, flat year, Labour’s had a bump too, and the left… well, that’s another story altogether. The Greens face-plant, Te Pāti Māori collapses to 1 per cent, and voters look like they’ve simply walked away. We dig into why this shift matters, how economic optimism is creeping back in, and why Christopher Luxon suddenly has a bit more spring in his step. Duncan’s blunt about the mess inside Te Pāti

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39:37

The Housing Deal That Favours Iwi - Is This Unfair?

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2025/12/08

We’ve seen some wild housing stories over the years, but this one takes the cake. In today’s episode, we break down the quiet Kāinga Ora deal that handed almost 20 state houses to Tainui for $10 million… and then locked every non-iwi Kiwi out of buying them.No tender. No open market. No chance for anyone else. Duncan unpacks why this long-standing treaty clause is suddenly being used at scale, why it’s stirring real anger, and what it means for home ownership, fairness, and the idea of one

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40:54

National’s Spending Claims vs Reality: Duncan Breaks...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2025/12/05

Are we actually getting the truth about the state of New Zealand’s finances? Today we dig into what the government says it’s cutting, what it’s really spending, and why the numbers simply don’t stack up. Net debt is rising, weekly borrowing continues, and the tough calls we were promised still haven’t shown up.Ashley and Maurice jump in with their usual firepower, breaking down everything from the cost blowouts to the Treasury warnings keeping people awake at night. We also look at next week’s

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11:32

The True Cost of Former Police Boss Andrew Coster’s Exit

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2025/12/04

Andrew Coster’s exit should’ve been simple. Instead, we’ve ended up paying for a slow, messy departure that highlights everything broken about accountability inside the public service.Today we break down what really happened behind the scenes, how Coster fought to stay on full pay, and why his golden handshake feels like an insult to taxpayers and to the woman failed by police leadership. We dig into the IPCA findings, the culture that protected senior officers, and the decision to keep

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15:38

David Seymour and the School Lunch Backfire That Blew Up

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2025/12/03

This one has everything. Politics, pressure, and a school lunch saga that went seriously sideways. Today we unpack the spectacular backfire that’s dominated the headlines, after principal Peggy Burrows tried to pin spoiled lunches on David Seymour’s free school meals programme… except the facts didn’t land where she hoped.We run through what actually happened, why the provider’s records tell a totally different story, and how a stack of week-old meals left sitting at the school turned into a

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40:34

Rates Cap Flop! National's Masterclass In Being Useless

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2025/12/02

We knew the rates cap was coming, but no one expected the government to drag it out this long. On today’s episode, we dive into the plan to finally rein in council rate hikes… in 2029. That’s six years after National took office. People need relief right now, not in the next political lifetime. Duncan reckons it’s a great policy torpedoed by hopeless timing, and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers’ Union joins us to break down why councils are already licking their chops. With spending up,

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36:37

The 'Dire State' of NZ's Hospitals and Luxon's...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2025/12/01

We’ve got a Code Blue on our hands. Today we dive into the explosive claims from a senior health leader who says our hospitals are so stretched they’d be treated like a patient in full emergency mode. We talk about why Kiwi-trained nurses are being left on the bench while overseas staff walk straight into jobs, and why the system feels like it’s working against its own people.Chris Luxon also gives the green light to move-on orders for Auckland’s homeless, and the team unpacks whether the plan

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38:46

Nursing Crisis: Why NZ Grads Can't Get Jobs In Our...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2025/11/28

It makes no sense at all. We are crying out for nurses yet freezing out the ones we just trained. Duncan asks why we are pushing young talent to Australia when our hospitals are desperate. Plus the media ignores a massive win in maths because it doesn't fit the negative vibe. And is the PM actually in trouble? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:26

Our Audience Picks a New National Party Leader

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2025/11/27

This one kicked off with a simple question: if Christopher Luxon really was facing a leadership challenge, who would you want running the National Party? So we put it to our YouTube audience, and nearly a thousand of you delivered a fascinating result. Chris Bishop edged out Erica Stanford by just a single point, with Luxon miles back and Nicola Willis taking a real hammering. Duncan digs into why Bishop and Stanford are resonating right now, what each brings to the table, and why Luxon’s position

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38:55

Ludicrous Hauraki Gulf Fishing Ban And NZ's Illicit...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2025/11/26

This one’s a powder keg. Duncan takes aim at the government’s overhaul of the Hauraki Gulf, where so-called high protection areas somehow still allow commercial operators and Māori customary fishers in… while shutting out everyday recreational fishers.It’s a setup that feels unequal, looks unequal, and is being sold as “protection” even though the sea only gets half of it. And heading into summer, Duncan reckons the backlash is going to be massive. Then, we shift gears into another

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39:12

Luxon’s Leadership Wobbles And TOP Leader Qiulae Wong

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2025/11/25

Questions around a coup to roll National leader and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon have been swirling. When a first-term PM is already denying leadership moves, things aren’t exactly humming. Duncan gets into what’s real, what’s noise, and why National insiders are quietly asking when, not if, the pressure really lands. Then, he sits down with Qiulae Wong, the brand-new leader of The Opportunity Party. She’s a mum of two, comes from the business world, and freely admits she never set out to be

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14:31

New Zealand’s Plasma Shortage: The Urgent Call to Donate

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2025/11/25

New Zealand’s plasma supply is under pressure, with demand for lifesaving plasma-based treatments rising sharply. Duncan Garner speaks with NZ Blood’s Scott Sinclair about the growing reliance on imported American plasma, and the risk that poses if overseas supply tightens. A new plasma-focused centre on Constellation Drive aims to boost donations, but New Zealand still needs thousands more regular donors to reach self-sufficiency. The message is clear: donate now, because the life you save could

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40:51

Christopher Luxon FINALLY Goes Big With KiwiSaver...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2025/11/24

Christopher Luxon has finally swung for something big, and tonight we get stuck into what his KiwiSaver overhaul really means. After months of beige policy and quiet corridors, the Prime Minister has dropped a long term plan to lift contributions to a combined 12 per cent. It’s ambitious, it’s overdue, and it’s got everyone talking. We break down why Luxon’s suddenly found his spine, whether this is smart economics or pure desperation, and what it means for workers, employers, and anyone trying

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37:00

Winston Peters Throws a Grenade and National's Scary...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2025/11/21

Winston Peters has detonated the week’s political story, promising to repeal the government’s new Regulatory Standards Bill. ACT’s David Seymour instantly shouted that Winston is eyeing up Labour. Really? We dig through what’s real, what’s theatre, and what’s pure Winston. Spoiler: it’s mostly Winston being Winston.Duncan breaks down how this bill really came about, why ACT demanded it, and why National never cared much for it in the first place. We look at what this means heading into the next

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22:27

David Seymour On Economic Recovery And Political...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2025/11/20

On the podcast, we get stuck into the big question everyone’s asking - how long can this government keep blaming the last one? David Seymour joins us to talk through the state of the economy, why the recovery feels so slow, and why voters seem to have run out of patience.We dig into whether Labour really left the cupboard bare, or whether National and Co. raised expectations too high and too fast. David fronts up on spending, confidence, and the very real pressure small businesses are still

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23:54

Greens Mining Policy Is Economic Sabotage, Pure and...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2025/11/19

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

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44:35

National’s Wake Up Call As Labour Hits Back

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2025/11/18

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

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