8PM LIVE TONIGHT – The Bradbury Group Iran War Interview with Phil Goff + Fran O’Sullivan, Matthew Hooton and Maria Slade on economic and political fallout

A Marxist, 2 NZ Herald columnists, a former Labour Leader and a Business Journalist all walk into a bar.
The barman looks up and says, ‘What do you think this is? The Bradbury Group?”
1-on-1 in 10 Interview – Iran War Interview with Phil Goff
Former High Commissioner to UK and Labour Party Leader – Phil Goff on the American War against Iran
Political Panel Discussion on the economic and political fall out
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Maria Slade– BusinessDesk Journalist
- Fran O’Sullivan – NZ Herald Business Editor
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Matthew Hooton – Academic, Political Commentator & NZ Herald Columnist
Tonight’s Political Agenda
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Issue 1 – Political fallout of the war – can Luxon hold on?
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Issue 2 – Economic fallout of the war – can the economy hold on?
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and Issue 3 – What are the polls telling us about Election 2026?

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The Bradbury Group – Election Year Edition
Live from Waatea, The Bradbury Group brings together politicians, journalists and commentators for Aotearoa’s most fearless weekly political debate.
For election year, we’re proud to announce the weekly inclusion of political commentator, academic and newspaper columnist Matthew Hooton.
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