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
Episodes
May 21, 2026 • 33 mins
We are diving deep into a massive local issue that could break the back of New Zealand’s business. A local tribe in Tauranga is demanding up to half a billion dollars in compensation over the expansion of the Port of Tauranga. Duncan chats with Regional Development Minister Shane Jones about whether national infrastructure is being held to ransom and what this means for our economy.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
May 21, 2026 • 37 mins
Labour is playing a dangerous game of politics by camouflaging six months out from the election. Chris Hipkins and Carmel Sepuloni are refusing to front with any concrete policy, hoping voters will forget six years of failure. Plus, we reveal the exclusive results from our editor-in-chief poll on the proposed public service job cuts
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
May 19, 2026 • 26 mins
The sky is not falling in, but the public service is finally getting a much-needed reset with eight thousand workers set to go. Duncan breaks down why this is a serious correction to a problem that exploded under the previous government. Plus, Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour joins the show to explain why these budget savings are locked in and what it means for the future of Wellington.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
May 19, 2026 • 29 mins
Today on the podcast, we look at the government's latest promise to cut down the size of the public service. Duncan breaks down why this feels like a rerun and questions if it highlights a first-time failure. Plus, Education Minister Erica Stanford joins us to discuss her major curriculum reforms and new primary school funding. We also check out your feedback on Winston Peters' big policy bombs.
Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
May 17, 2026 • 23 mins
Winston Peters is back in the headlines with a couple of massive policy ideas, but we reckon he is only half right. While making KiwiSaver compulsory is a smart move that is long overdue to fix our retirement time bomb, his plan to buy back the BNZ for billions is total nostalgia dressed up as economic policy. Maurice Williamson and Ashley Church join us to break down the madness.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
May 14, 2026 • 38 mins
We dig into a private Ngāi Tahu newsletter that Duncan says is full of corporate puffery designed to hide the truth about a $180 million mining standoff. Plus, Maurice Williamson and Jordan Williams join us to talk about the latest "too close to call" polls, why Aucklanders are facing record rate hikes, and if the government has the guts to be ruthless in the upcoming budget.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
May 14, 2026 • 21 mins
We are on a collision course with a massive 30 billion dollar problem. Duncan and economist Ed McKnight look at the uncomfortable truth about our retirement age and why it might have to hit 72 just to keep the lights on. They also discuss why no real change can happen while Winston Peters is in the room.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
May 12, 2026 • 48 mins
The latest political polls are out, and they are looking incredibly tight. Duncan breaks down why the chances of a hung parliament are rising and what a potential "three-headed monster" on the left would look like for your back pocket. We also catch up with Taupō District Councillor Christine Rankin to talk about the toxic state of co-governance and why she thinks the current government needs to find a backbone.
Learn more about yo...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
May 12, 2026 • 44 mins
Te Pāti Māori is in total collapse, and we are witnessing the most rapid exit of a political movement in New Zealand history. Duncan breaks down the internal warfare and ego-driven leadership that squandered an extraordinary platform. We also catch up with pollster David Farrar to talk about Winston’s rise, Luxon’s personal numbers, and the recent scandal that rocked the Press Gallery.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
May 11, 2026 • 30 mins
Duncan is opening up for the first time about what really happens behind the scenes at Parliament. He takes a deep dive into the exit of former TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman and why he thinks she has been held to a completely different standard than anyone else. Duncan shares stories of his own 17 years in the press gallery to show how the rules really work.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
May 11, 2026 • 40 mins
Ani O’Brien joins Duncan to talk about the fallout from her reporting on former TVNZ political editor Mikey Sherman. She opens up about the brutal online backlash and why she is finally taking action against the trolls. We also dig into the toxic culture of the press gallery and why our state broadcaster might be fundamentally broken.=
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
May 8, 2026 • 48 mins
The gloves are coming off, and the coalition discipline is starting to fray in public. With the budget just weeks away, we are entering an unusually long and brutal campaign season. Duncan breaks down the latest poll of polls and asks the tough questions about National’s identity. Maurice Williamson and Janet Wilson join us to discuss whether New Zealanders actually feel better off today.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
May 7, 2026 • 31 mins
Duncan and the panel dive into the massive reaction following our interview with Chlöe Swarbrick. We hear from Andrew, a Dunedin business owner who says politicians are trading on "vibes" while real people pay the price. Plus, we discuss the government scrapping the BSA and the growing calls for a social media ban for under-16s.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
May 6, 2026 • 32 mins
We’re diving deep into the state of New Zealand Politics. Duncan questions why we’re importing thousands of workers while 215,000 Kiwis sit on Job Seeker support. It’s lazy policymaking that leaves taxpayers picking up the bill while businesses avoid training locals.
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick joined us to discuss a very different path forward. She’s backing a wealth tax on the "tippy top" 3% of New Zealanders to fun...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
May 5, 2026 • 27 mins
Duncan sits down with Resources Minister Shane Jones to pull apart the reality of our new trade ties with India. We ask why New Zealand is pledging $30 billion in investment offshore while our own schools and roads are falling apart. Shane also weighs in on the Santana Gold Mine standoff and his plan to "incinerate" Treaty references that he says are holding our economy back.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
In this episode, Duncan takes a deep dive into the anatomy of the New Zealand media and why trust in legacy outlets is hitting new lows. He stayed silent on the story for so long. Duncan also addresses allegations made in Barry Soper’s new book, pointing out what he claims are significant omissions regarding the veteran journalist's own past.
We are also joined by ACT Leader and Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour to discuss the p...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
April 30, 2026 • 35 mins
Duncan Garner takes aim at the growing fight over Santana Minerals’ proposed gold mine in Central Otago, after Ngāi Tahu opposed the project following reports of a $180 million figure being discussed.
Duncan argues this is no ordinary consent battle. He says it goes to the heart of whether New Zealand is still a place where major projects can get built, investors can have certainty, and high paying regional jobs can actually exist...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
April 29, 2026 • 51 mins
Winston Peters has just pulled a classic Winston move. By leaking sensitive emails and blindsiding Christopher Luxon, it looks like he’s trying to get himself kicked out of the coalition to play the martyr. We dive into why Luxon didn’t pull the trigger and what this means for the government's stability.
We break down the coalition cracks and the $180 million gold mine standoff, and Maurice shares his frustration at seeing elected...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
April 29, 2026 • 46 mins
This one goes straight at the uncomfortable bit: what happens when the people who demand accountability suddenly go very quiet?
Duncan is joined by commentator and comms specialist Ani O’Brien, who broke the story about Maiki Sherman, Lloyd Burr, and an incident the New Zealand media had allegedly known about for over a year. The question isn’t just what was said, it’s why so many people who knew did nothing.
Together, Duncan and...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
April 28, 2026 • 42 mins
This one hits different. Because it is not theory, it is lived experience.
Duncan sits down with firefighters Steve Devine and Dave Phillips to hear directly from the frontline. What they describe is a system going backwards. Ageing trucks breaking down on the way to fires. Stations closed for years. Equipment that is outdated. And a workforce stretched thin while still fighting for fair pay and proper support.
But it goes de...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
Popular Podcasts
Hey Jonas! The official Jonas Brothers podcast. Hosted by Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas. It’s the Jonas Brothers you know... musicians, actors, and well, yes, brothers. Now, they’re sharing another side of themselves in the playful, intimate, and irreverent way only they can. Spend time with the Jonas Brothers here and stay a little bit longer for deep conversations like never before.
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.