Te Kaupapa Election 2026 weekend political podcast: with Labour Party MP – Arena Williams + Green MP – Kahurangi Carter
Waatea’s Election 2026 political podcast brings together key voices from across the spectrum to unpack the biggest issues shaping the country right now — from the fuel crisis to Māori media and shifting political power.
Election 2026 Political Podcast: This Week’s Panel
Waatea’s weekend political podcast dives into the biggest issues shaping Election 2026
Host – Matthew Tukaki, with panellists Labour Party MP – Arena Williams, Green MP – Kahurangi Carter, and Editor of The Daily Blog, Martyn Bradbury.
Key Issues Driving Election 2026
This week:
Fuel Crisis and Cost of Living Pressure
1. Fuel Crisis & Cost of Living – Is National’s Response Enough?
Māori Media Under Threat
2. Māori Radio at Risk – A System Under Pressure
Political Authority and Policy Backdowns
3. Fisheries Backdown – Who’s Really in Charge?
Brooke van Velden’s Exit and Political Fallout
4. Brooke van Velden Steps Away – Legacy and Impact
As Election 2026 approaches, debates around cost of living, media independence and political accountability are only intensifying. This week’s Te Kaupapa podcast highlights just how contested the direction of Aotearoa has become — and how much is at stake.
