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Award winning podcasters Pat and Chewie host a news commentary show that is broadcast weekdays Big Hairy News, or #BHN, gives the space needed to cover off the stories covered rather than the two and a half minutes the mainstream media gives guests between weather and the next ad break.

  1. 1h ago

    #BHN Williams on Hager's claims | Hager responds to Williams | Seymour on race baiting

    Jordan Williams appeared on any media source that would have him this morning to reply to Nicky Hager’s new book. He seemingly wanted to mostly refute the accusations that TPU paid out a former worker for sexual harassment, a claim that takes up one line in Hager's 129 page book.Nicky Hager spoke to the NZ Herald this morning after Jordan Williams stated that many of the claims that Hager made are false. We'll take a look at what Harger had to say in response to Williams.Marama Davidson and Daid Seymour appeared on a panel this morning to talk about the accusation that Seymour uses race as a weapon and if the Greens should force landlords to rent out empty properties++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

  2. 1d ago

    #BHN Hager drops new book | Labour supports landlord reimbursements | Waka in Israel

    Investigative journalist Nicky Hager is about to release his latest book with just seven weeks until the election. At the time of writing these notes we don't know what the book is about but Hager is known for books including 2014’s Dirty Politics and 2002’s Seeds of Distrust, which sent shockwaves through election campaigns, is set to reveal his work at 6pm at an event held at Unity Books in Wellington.Many on the left are struggling with Labour's decision to continue on with Nationals tax laws for landlords as Labour has been very clear this election cycle that Luxon's government making the choice to divert billions of dollars to landlords was bad policy that took money out of government revenue that could have been used better elsewhere.Moana Maniapoto spoke with several Māori who went on a junket to Israel, paid for by the Israeli government and seem to come back confirmed Zionists. We'll take a look tonight at one conversation she had, with former broadcaster, Neil WakaWe'll also take a look at National trying to "blame Labour" for crime during their last term by showing footage of crime that happened under their watch.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

  3. 2d ago

    #BHN Jordan Williams on Q&A talking tax | Luxon on police numbers | It gets worse for Sheeran

    Jordan Williams was on Q&A this weekend talking CGT and Wealth Tax so we thought we'd bring on a former Senior lecturer in taxation, and current Labour spokesperson for revenue Deborah Russell on to unpack what was said about the left's tax initiativesChristopher Luxon spent time with bestie Mike Hosking this morning explaining why they have failed with their election promise to have 500 new police officers and how the reason public servants were getting treated well when it came to salary increases was they are "deeply, deeply unionised"...but he was using that as a negative...go figureEd Sheeran has made his first public statement since his horror week around Macklemore's public call to Free Palestine. There is something very clear that Ed has missed which we will cover tonightAnd anything else that comes up between time of launch and showtime++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

  4. 5d ago

    #BHN Bruce Mahalski on Climate Protest | Fact Checking Chris Hipkins | Health under microscope again

    Artist and Activist Bruce Mahalski joins live to promote a series of upcoming public talks across the South Island asking a straight-forward question: Is climate change really an emergency? And if it is, what does that mean for ordinary people and their families?Chris Hipkins answers listeners questions on NewsTalk ZB. The host, Kerre Woodham, refused to accept Hipkins' claim that National have put the country in a worse fiscal position, so I did some fact checking on her behalf to share with you. Healthcare services and short staffing is once again on the agenda. The family of a man that died in an ED bathroom due to over capacity speaks directly to politicians to seek answers, accountability and apologies.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

  5. 6d ago

    #BHN Trust New Zealand:Un-enroll to vote! | GDP numbers released | Choo-Choo! How CRL was reported

    The Leader and Deputy of Trust NZ, the latest party to put their hat in the ring this election, joins tonight to promote their campaign to get people to enroll to vote... no, un-enroll to vote..?GDP numbers were released today showing an abysmal 0.2% increase. Other OECD countries have been largely unaffected by global oil shocks, but Nicola Willis is adamant global events are to blame for our slow economic recovery.Paul Barlow gives his weekly Open Brief Debrief. This week we’re choo choo choosing to see how the opening of Auckland’s CRL was presented in media and who made sure they took credit for it. ++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

  6. Sep 16

    #BHN Paul Barlow Co-hosting | Supermarkets on notice | Taxes v Levies | Ed Sheeran controversy

    Paul Barlow joins tonight for the weekly news.Supermarkets, price gouging and anti-competitive behaviour was the hot topic today with both National and Labour revealing policies to tackle the rising cost of food in New Zealand. Bishop tries to talk his way around National's latest "levy". 1News doing an excellent job of explaining the difference between a levy and tax but their definition calls into question whether Labour's CGT is in fact a tax after all...Ed Sheeran has been blasted for caving to demands to kick Macklemore from his tour after saying "Free Palestine" on stage. This has lead to a renewed discussion as to the role of influential people and Hollywood to call out atrocities and global crisis and getting political.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

  7. Sep 15

    #BHN Co-host Brie Elliot | Latest Poll, Major Parties Slump again | ACT despises low-wage earners

    Brie Elliot joins tonight to co-host and discuss the latest news in the lead up to the election.Latest polling data shows major parties continue to slump in the polls and struggling to get above the 30% threshold, giving way for the minor parties to rise.ACT release a campaign policy to stop further increases to the minimum wage and reduce the wages of employees doing on-the-job training.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

  8. Sep 14

    #BHN Sean Ackland: Edu Debate Wrapup | Luxon on CRL opening | Outgoing ANZ boss Q+A

    Sean Ackland co-hosts tonight to debrief the education debate from Dunedin this weekend and get his thoughts as our resident industry expert.The hottest topic from this weekend and today was the opening of Auckland's City Rail Link. PM Luxon joined John Campbell on Morning Report this morning to share his completely out-of-touch perspective on what this upgrade to the city's public transport means for the average person and commuter.ANZ's outgoing CEO Antonia Watson spoke with Jack Tame over the weekend to discuss the state of banking in NZ, and reviews her previous comments about implementing a CGT and having an adult conversation around tax in order to tackle the looming worker/pensioner ratio diminishing and putting pressure on future Govt finances.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

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Award winning podcasters Pat and Chewie host a news commentary show that is broadcast weekdays Big Hairy News, or #BHN, gives the space needed to cover off the stories covered rather than the two and a half minutes the mainstream media gives guests between weather and the next ad break.

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  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
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