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POLITICAL cOMMENTARY
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I am deeply passionate about democracy and politics.
I have extensive political knowledge, particularly about New Zealand politics.
I offer insightful and unique political perspectives on contemporary issues to help people understand why politics matters and how it impacts them.
Listen to some of my recent commentary below.
26 April, 2026
Radio New Zealand: The Whip
In this episode, I joined former National Party Minister Wayne Mapp and RNZ's Guyon Espiner to talk about Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's caucus vote on his leadership and the fallout since, the politics of the Indian FTA, the situation in Iran and the fuel crisis and the so-called parody bill. Take a listen.
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25 March, 2026
Radio New Zealand: The Whip
On Radio New Zealand's weekly political show, The Whip, I was part of a conversation about the impact of ongoing fuel crisis fuelled by the war in Iran. We discussed the Government's newly announced relief package to help low and middle income earners, and if New Zealand, along with other allies, would contribute to efforts to free up the Strait of Hormuz. Take a listen.
21 November, 2025
Radio New Zealand: The Panel
I joined Radio New Zealand's Wallace Chapman and the Panel to talk about Winston Peters' announcement that New Zealand First would repeal the Regulatory Standards Act just days after voting it into law. Take a listen to hear why I think we'll be seeing more of this from Peters and from Act leader David Seymour in the next 12 months. Take a listen.
13 August, 2025
The Politics Panel (The Whip)
I was part of Radio New Zealand's new half-hour Politics Panel with former Labour Government Minister Stuart Nash and RNZ's podcast editor Tim Watkin. We discussed everything from Chloe Swarbrick being asked to leave the House twice in as many days to US President Donald Trump sending the national guard to Washington DC. Take a listen.