The Bradbury Group with Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, Russel Norman + Political Panel: David Cunliffe, Tau Henare and Tania Waikato

A Marxist, the co-Leader of te Pati Māori,  the Greenpeace Boss, a Former leader of Labour, a former National Party/NZF politician and a Green Party candidate walk into a bar.

The barman looks up and says, ‘What do you think this is? The Bradbury Group?”

1-on-1 in 10 with co-Leader of Te Pati Māori, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

How can Te Pati Māori ensure this is a one term Government in this years election and the demographic impact of a change in the Māori Electorates

Extra 1-on-1 in 10 with Russel Norman from GreenPeace

The impact of climateflation and the reality of El Niño this election.

Political Panel Discussion

• Tania Waikato – Green Party candidate
• David Cunliffe – Former Leader of the Labour Party
• Tau Henarae – Former National/NZF MP

Tonight’s Political Agenda

• Issue 1 – What is really happening with the India Free Trade Deal?
• Issue 2 – New RNZ-Reid Research poll and how close 2026 election will be
• Issue 3 – Will NZ Economy turn around in time for election

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.

“Every Muppet Show needs its Statler and Waldorf – and legendary political commentator Dr Matthew Hooton has agreed to fulfil that role for this election, beamed in weekly from a secure, undisclosed location.”

The show will be available on Waatea Facebook, Waatea Radio, Sky TV, YouTube, ROVA, Spotify, The Daily Blog and Apple Podcasts.

The Bradbury Group – Live at 8pm every Tuesday night.

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