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Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief

Duncan Garner: Editor in Chief is a New Zealand politics and current affairs podcast hosted by veteran broadcaster Duncan Garner. With more than 30 years across TV, radio, and newspapers, Duncan brings sharp opinion, hard questions, political interviews, and breaking news analysis on NZ politics, government, media, the economy, and the stories shaping New Zealand. Email: duncan@rova.nz Facebook : Instagram : YouTube : rova

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49:38

Co-Governance Crisis: Is the Far North Council Being...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2026/04/24

The government says they aren’t intervening in the Far North, but we’ve seen the letters that say otherwise. Officials are at the table, reporting back to Wellington, and the pressure is mounting. We dive into the co-governance creep National promised to stop and ask why they’re still being so soft. Plus, the panel reacts to Winston Peters’ most brutal tweet in 40 years.Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSypyI8wbnZgJDYY0VCdwJQ/join Get in touch with Duncan

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34:51

Santana Gold Mine: The $180 Million Demand by Iwi...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2026/04/23

We are looking at the massive gold mine project in Central Otago that is currently stalled. Is it a fair deal for iwi or a massive tax on business? Act MP Simon Court joins us to discuss why this veto culture needs to end before we lose all our investors to Australia. Plus, your feedback on media bias and the latest in Parliament.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:21

BSA vs Sean Plunket: Is This Overreach from an...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2026/04/22

What happens when an old regulator tries to police a media world that’s already moved on? We get stuck with a fight over The Platform’s Sean Plunket, the BSA, free speech, and whether broadcasting rules still make sense when podcasts and radio start crossing over.In this episode, Duncan digs into the complaint over Plunket’s “mumbo jumbo” comment, and why the real issue might be the Platform’s link to terrestrial radio. He’s joined by Free Speech Union chief executive Jillaine Heather to talk

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17:53

Luxon’s Lifeline: Three Ways The Prime Minster Can...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2026/04/21

Christopher Luxon is under fire, and his leadership is being questioned by his own team. Duncan has three clear steps for the Prime Minister to reset his government and survive this slump. We also highlight why Minister Simon Watts is avoiding the tough questions on our show, and answer your feedback on iwi settlements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:51

Is Christopher Luxon Finished? National Party...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2026/04/20

Is the National Party in a death spiral? Duncan sits down with Ani O'Brien and Jordan Williams to dissect the latest polling numbers and the growing pressure on Christopher Luxon. With the election just six months away, we ask the hard questions about leadership, strategy, and whether a change at the top is the only way forward for the party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:51

Another Poor Poll: Can National Win With Luxon Leading?

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2026/04/17

National is stuck in the twenties, Winston Peters is rising fast, and the pressure on Christopher Luxon is no longer background noise. In this episode, we break down the latest polling and what it really means for National heading into an election. Is this just a rough patch, or something deeper? And more importantly, can the party actually win with Luxon still leading? We’re joined by Maurice Williamson and Ashley Church to unpack the leadership chatter, the reality behind political polling, and

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14:15

REVEALED: Voting And Speaking Rights Given To...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2026/04/15

Duncan dives into a major shift happening right now in the Far North District Council. They have held an extraordinary meeting to give full voting and speaking rights to unelected iwi and hapu members. We look at what this means for local democracy and whether shared governance works when there is no shared electoral accountability to the ratepayers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:34

Diesel Hits $4: Inflation, Fuel Costs Continue To...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2026/04/14

This country runs on diesel and without it we come to a halt. Duncan is joined by Peter Williams and Ani O'Brien on the panel, to break down the massive spike in fuel costs and why the government is caught between a rock and a hard place. We also look at the rising tensions in Northland over co-governance and whether the public service is still too bloated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:50

David Seymour: Govt’s Response To Far North Council...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2026/04/13

What happens when a council stops looking like democracy and starts looking like intimidation? That’s where we begin today, as Duncan digs into the government’s warning to the Far North District Council and asks whether local democracy is being pushed off course.Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour joins us to talk through the claims, the growing pressure on the government, and what happens when elected representatives say they’re being frozen out or threatened. We also get into the wider question

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44:15

Winston Surges, National Struggles, And Co-Governance...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2026/04/10

Winston Peters is absolutely launching in the polls, and the panel wonders if National is simply conceding the ground. Meanwhile, Duncan gets a blunt "F off" from Far North Mayor Moko Tamihere after asking about unelected seats on council committees. We also dive into the $4 petrol crisis and why the Reserve Bank is warning of heavy headwinds this winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:05

'F** Off!': My Incredible Interaction With Far North...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2026/04/09

We are diving into a shocking breakdown of local democracy today. Duncan shares a blunt, two-word email from Far North Mayor Moko Tepania that has left us gobsmacked. After serious allegations about unelected influence at the council table, the Mayor was offered a right of reply. His response? A personal "f off". We ask if it is time for the government to step in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:11

Peters Surges In Latest Poll, And More Co-Governance...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2026/04/08

Winston Peters is back, and he is not just making up the numbers. With a massive surge to 13.6 percent in the latest poll, the New Zealand First leader is eyeing up the top job while National and Labor drift. We also dive into the co-governance rows erupting in Hastings and the Far North, where local councillors say democracy is being pushed aside for unelected boards.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:19

Far North Co-Governance: Unelected Members Making BIG...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2026/04/07

Duncan sits down with Far North District Councillor Davina Meads for a sobering look at what she calls "co-governance on steroids." From unelected representatives outvoting elected officials to serious questions about financial accountability and personal safety, Davina shares her front-row seat to a system she believes is drifting away from democratic principles. We ask if the government is doing enough to step in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:17

Free Speech Fight: How Can The BSA Police The Internet?

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2026/04/02

The BSA has just scored the home goal of the century. By trying to bring the entire internet under its 1989 jurisdiction, they might have just signed their own death warrant. Duncan is joined by Annie O’Brien and Morris Williamson to pull apart this massive overreach, National’s disastrous new poll numbers, and whether a Cabinet reshuffle can actually save Luxon’s leadership.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:09

NZ Fuel Crisis: How National And Labour BOTH Failed Us

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2026/04/01

We are facing an energy crisis, and the paper trail is brutal for both sides of the house. Duncan dives into the decisions that left New Zealand vulnerable to diesel disruptions until 2028. From scrapped reserves to the latest Roy Morgan poll showing National at a record low, we look at what happens when leadership chooses hope over a plan.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:22

David Seymour Talks Budget Pressure And The 15,000...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2026/03/31

Duncan is fired up today over the latest numbers showing the public service is actually growing instead of shrinking like National promised. Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour joins us to talk about the looming winter fuel crisis and why he thinks we need fewer ministers at the top to finally get spending under control. Plus, we look at the rise of petrol drive-offs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:40

It's Time For Labour Leader Chris Hipkins To Step Down

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2026/03/30

Duncan makes a blistering case for why Chris Hipkins must resign as Labour leader following revelations about COVID vaccine advice for teenagers. We dive into whether it was gross incompetence or a deliberate cover-up. Plus, the panel discusses the growing fuel crisis and why domestic flights are being grounded while international travel takes priority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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48:56

MBIE’s Diesel Botch Job, And Grading National’s Fuel...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2026/03/27

We were told we had 11 days of diesel left before the country ground to a halt, only for MBIE to admit they got the numbers completely wrong 24 hours later. Duncan is joined by Maurice Williamson and Ani O’Brien to rip into the bureaucracy, the widening wage gap with Australia, and whether Chris Hipkins has some serious explaining to do over his vaccine comments.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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20:30

‘Monumental’ Social Media Court Ruling, And Erica...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2026/03/26

Huge news today as US courts deliver landmark rulings against Meta and YouTube for knowingly harming children. Duncan breaks down why this is the wake-up call parents and lawmakers needed to push through New Zealand's social media ban for under-16s.Education Minister Erica Stanford also joins the pod to discuss the massive structural changes coming to NCEA. From 2028, school is getting harder with a new focus on core subjects and national consistency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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28:14

NZ Fuel Crisis: Is Govt’s $50 Payment Actually Enough...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2026/03/25

The government is handing out 50 bucks to struggling families to help with the pain at the pump, but is it a masterstroke or just a drop in the ocean? Duncan breaks down why this targeted support is actually a win for economic stability. We also chat with economist Ed McKnight about who might actually pocket a bit of extra cash from this deal.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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