What topics are being discussed on The Bradbury Group this week?

This week’s show covers coalition tensions, immigration politics, the Iran conflict, energy prices and speculation about a possible snap election.

Who are the guests on this week’s Bradbury Group?

The show features Labour leader Chris Hipkins, former High Commissioner Phil Goff, Matthew Hooton, Simon Wilson and Kerrin Leoni.

Where can people watch The Bradbury Group?

The Bradbury Group streams live on Waatea platforms, YouTube, Sky TV, ROVA, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and The Daily Blog.

Chris Hipkins & Phil Goff On Coalition Chaos

The coalition is at war, the cost-of-living crisis is deepening, and fears over global conflict are colliding with Election 2026 politics. This week, The Bradbury Group brings together Labour leader Chris Hipkins, former High Commissioner Phil Goff and one of the sharpest political panels in the country to unpack the chaos.

A Marxist, a former Auckland Mayor, the Leader of the Labour Party, a Māori electorate candidate, a Newspaper columnist, and Listener columnist all walk into a bar.

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

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1-on-1 in 10 with Labour Leader Chris Hipkins

The Leader of the Labour Party, Chris Hipkins, on ACT and NZ First immigration campaigns, the unprecedented civil war between National and NZ First and latest polling showing majority of voters don’t trust this Government to manage the energy crisis

Is the coalition heading towards collapse?

Former British High Commissioner, former Auckland Mayor and former leader of Labour, Phil Goff, on the fight between the Foreign Minister and Prime Minister over Iran, what knowing Luxon’s support for America means and the latest Trump threats.

Political Panel Discussion

Matthew Hooton – NZ Herald Columnist
Kerrin Leoni – Tamaki Makaurau Labour Party Candidate
Simon Wilson – Listener Columnist

Tonight’s Political Agenda

Issue 1 – Is Winston attempting to manufacture a snap election?
Issue 2 – ACT and NZF immigration policies – whose dog whistle is loudest?
Issue 3 – Should NZ help Trump open the Strait of Hormuz to help combat the cost of living crisis?

Can New Zealand survive the global economic shockwave?

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.