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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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2 September, 2026Radio New Zealand The Whip
I joined former Labour Government Minister Chris Carter and NZME's Maria Slade on the Whip where we talked about the Crown Review of the Moa Point disaster and the repercussions of the Privileges Committee's decision about MBIE officials misleading MPs about the status of their IT project at a select committee. We also chatted with one of New Zealand's undecided voters. Take a listen
24 August, 2026Radio New Zealand The Panel
I joined the panel to talk about Opportunity Party's latest polling that sees them in a position to put the next government into power. And, we have fun talking about political slogans - how much do they really matter and what's a good one? Take a listen (about 15mins, 30 seconds in).
12 August, 2026The Spinoff - Weighing the risks and benefits of rolling Christopher Luxon
National Party MPs will have one question as they head to an urgent caucus meeting about Christopher Luxon’s leadership today: is rolling a sitting prime minister really a viable option three months out from the election? Read my take
20 July, 2026Law Talk - The early career lawyers behind the Women's Law Journal
It was a privilege to chat with the three young lawyers who are editing the Women's Law Journal on top of their busy jobs and study. Read the article.
22 April, 2026Radio New Zealand: The Whip
On Radio New Zealand's weekly politics show, the Whip, 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.- 26 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
Radio 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.
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