Jacqui Van Der Kaay
Storyteller & Political commentator
Storytelling
Effective communication has never been more important. We live in a world overloaded with information and places to find it. Let me help you tell your story and make sure that it's heard.
Political COMMENTARY
I am deeply passionate about politics and democracy. I offer insightful and unique political perspectives on contemporary issues. You can hear my analysis on Radio New Zealand shows the Panel and the Whip.
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Latest news
25 March, 2026Radio 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. .jpeg)
13 August, 2025Radio New Zealand: The Panel
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.
26 February, 2025Change and communications: what matters most
I was part of a panel of change communication experts, who shared our learnings on how change managers can work best with communications specialists.
25 February, 2025Radio New Zealand's The Panel
How much do voters care about Andrew Bayly's resignation as a Minister after touching his staff member's arm during a heated discussion? On Radio New Zealand's The Panel, I argue that integrity issues like these have a greater impact than you might think. (Discussion starts at about 14.30 mins Take a listen
11 February, 2025Radio New Zealand's The Panel
I joined the Panel to discuss two new political polls out yesterday which showed the left block has the numbers to form a government if an election was held today. Listen to why I think the Government is losing support and why the majority of those polled think the country is moving in the wrong direction.
27 November 2024Radio New Zealand's The Panel
I spoke with Wallace Chapman and the panellists about the first year of the coalition government. It was a fascinating conversation with former Green MP Sue Bradford and former National Government press secretary Ben Thomas.. Take a listen
16 October 2024Scandals contributed to Labour’s election defeat
Former Prime Minister Chris Hipkins admits that the series of scandals leading up to last year’s election contributed to Labour’s large defeat. In Back on Track, a new book on the 2023 New Zealand election, being launched today, Hipkins says. Read more
16 September 2024Politicians need to lift their game
Declining trust in New Zealand politicians should be a warning to them to lift their game. Results from the New Zealand Election Study for the 2023 election show that the level of trust in politicians has once again declined. Read more
8 May 2024Green Party grapples with persistent scandals
Parliament’s speaker had no option but to refer Green MP Julie Anne Genter to the Privileges Committee for her behaviour in the House. Read more
30 April 2024Radio New Zealand The Panel
On Radio New Zealand's The Panel, I chatted with Wallace Chapman and the panel about the latest political poll that shows a continuing decline in the Government and Prime Ministers' poll ratings. Take a listen from around 13 minutes in. Listen.jpg)
16 March 2024Greens’ transparency missing in action
This latest scandal, allegations of migrant exploitation involving MP Darleen Tana, has once again thrown the party’s handling of such issues into the spotlight. Like Ghahraman, there have been questions about who knew what and when and about when the public would be told. Read more
16 January 2024Green MP’s resignation leaves questions unanswered
Golraz Ghahraman’s resignation as a Green MP was the inevitable outcome after more than a week of speculation following several allegations of shoplifting. However, her resignation has left many unanswered questions about how the Green Party handled this first political scandal of 2024. Read more- 12 January, 2024
Shoplifting allegation damage already done
Regardless of the outcome of the investigation into alleged shoplifting by Green MP Golriz Ghahraman, it seems likely the damage is already done. Read more - 24 November, 2023
Radio New Zealand the Panel
Just after the new Government coalition between National, Act, and NZ First is announced, I provide my analysis of what to watch for in the coming months. Listen
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