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New Zealand Votes: A Government in the Balance
9 mins·07:45, 6 Nov 2026
New Zealand Votes: A Government in the Balance
9 mins
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07:45, 6 Nov 2026
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Guest: Grant Duncan, Independent Political Analyst
New Zealand heads to the polls with National and Labour closely matched, raising the prospect of another election decided by smaller parties and coalition negotiations. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon faces scrutiny over rising unemployment and his government's economic record, while Labour's Chris Hipkins is seeking a political comeback. Independent political analyst Grant Duncan examines voter disillusionment, the competing economic agendas and the influence of smaller parties in determining the next government. We also explore how New Zealand's relationships with China, the United States and Australia could shape its political direction, and the challenges awaiting whoever takes power.
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Presenter: Richard Bradbury, Roshan Kanesan, Frankie Lim
Producer: Tun Hizami Hashim, Dylan Lee Jin Jee
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