Waatea Election 2026 podcast: fuel crisis, war & politics
Waatea’s weekend political podcast dives into the biggest issues shaping Election 2026 — from rising fuel prices to global conflict and domestic political pressure.
Fuel prices and cost-of-living pressure in Election 2026
- Fuel prices are climbing fast and the pressure is building on whānau across Aotearoa.
Chris Hipkins controversy and political fallout
- The personal becomes political for Chris Hipkins — where is the line?
Iran war debate: should New Zealand get involved?
- War in Iran — should New Zealand send support when we barely have enough ourselves?
Waatea’s Election 2026 political podcast lineup
Join broadcaster and commentator Matthew Tukaki for Waatea’s weekend political podcast for Election 2026.
This week with Labour MP Willow-Jean Prime, Former Mana Leader Hone Harawira and Editor of the Daily Blog, Martyn Bradbury
