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1 DAY AGO

'Not Impressed': Karen Chhour Speaks Out On Oranga Tamariki Race-Based Leave

We dive into the controversial cultural leave entitlements for Māori staff at Oranga Tamariki. Minister Karen Chhour joins us to explain why she finds the PSA contract disappointing and how she is campaigning for equality from within the system. Plus, Duncan tackles the Green Party proposal to grant whales legal personhood, calling it a constitutional experiment that could cause a logistical nightmare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 day ago

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29 min
2 DAYS AGO

More On Oranga Tamariki Race-Based Leave As Minster Karen Chhour Responds

On today's podcast, more on the whistleblower who came forward from Oranga Tamariki, with claims of race-based cultural leave that isn't available to other staff. Duncan digs into why this government hasn't scrapped these entitlements yet, and reveals Minister Karen Chhour’s "please explain" that has been issued to her own ministry. We also look at the "ethnic rankings" still being used in our health system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11 min
4 FEB

Is National Really Anti-Māori? The Facts Says No

Is New Zealand being sold a lazy political narrative about Māori and this government? We reckon so. As Waitangi approaches, Duncan takes aim at the claim that National is anti-Māori and starts pulling apart the record. From treaty settlements and co-governance to iwi wealth, education reform and charter schools, the evidence doesn’t match the rhetoric. Duncan lays out why the media keeps repeating a story that simply doesn’t stand up to scrutiny. Political commentator Ani O’Brien joins the conversation to unpack activism, Party Māori, and why narrative has replaced outcomes in so much of our political debate. They also dig into education, why Māori achievement is finally lifting, and why real progress doesn’t always look the way activists want it to. This is a straight-up challenge to the talking points, the media comfort zone, and the politics of outrage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Feb

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45 min
30 JAN

Is This the End of Free Speech Online?

The Broadcasting Standards Authority is facing a terminal decline and they've come up with a desperate plan to stay relevant. They want the government to rewrite the law so they can police the internet and control what we say on podcasts and live streams. We talk to Ashley Church and Maurice Williamson about why this mission creep is a massive overreach for a 35-year-old regulator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Jan

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53 min
27 JAN

Who's At Fault For Mt Maunganui Tragedy, and Dissecting Latest Political Poll

Six people are dead, and the questions won’t go away. On this episode of Duncan Garner: Editor in Chief, we dig into what’s being called an avoidable tragedy and why so many warnings appear to have gone unanswered. We look at the role of the council, the one-one-one system, and the decisions made years earlier that may have destabilised the land. Were people too slow to act, too afraid to make a call, or trapped in a system drowning in process and paperwork? We’re joined by Christine Rankin and Ashley Church for a frank discussion about responsibility, bureaucracy, political leadership, and whether New Zealand has lost the ability to make common-sense decisions when it matters most. We also break down the latest political poll and what it says about Labour, National, and the rise of Winston Peters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Jan

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33 min
23 JAN

Digging Deeper Into India Trade Deal And Its Uncapped Immigration

This one lit a fire. We dig deeper into the India free trade deal and the uncapped student numbers that have sparked huge backlash. An immigration insider speaks out about fraud, weak controls, and the real pressures being felt on housing, jobs, and schools. It’s raw, detailed, and confronting. We also break down the first major poll of the year, and it’s a warning sign National voters should not ignore. Labour leads, New Zealand First is surging, and the government is bleeding support in places it cannot afford to lose. The panel unpacks why expectations haven’t been met and why that disappointment matters. Plus, Ashley Church and Maurice Williamson join Duncan to talk leadership, broken promises, co-governance frustration, housing policy, and why Winston Peters is finding his moment again. A big, wide-ranging conversation about politics, trust, and what voters are really saying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Jan

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45 min
20 JAN

Christopher Luxon's State Of Nation Speech: Defining Or Disappointing?

Christopher Luxon had the stage, the timing, and the attention. Election year. State of the Nation. A chance to set the agenda. And yet, nothing new landed. We unpack why the Prime Minister’s speech felt safe, steady, and completely underwhelming. From cost of living pressures and power prices to debt, borrowing, and that familiar “green shoots” language, Duncan asks the question many households are already asking around the kitchen table. Are we actually better off? Joining the discussion are Ashley Church and Ani O’Brien, who bring sharply different perspectives on strategy, substance, and whether this was deliberate discipline or a missed opportunity. There’s debate around fiscal discipline, KiwiSaver changes, housing, local government, and the political risks of playing it too safe when voters are still hurting. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Jan

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44 min
29/09/2025

Outrageous Sweetheart deal between the Government and Iwi

In this podcast episode, Duncan Garner delves into a contentious issue involving the New Zealand government's asset sale policies and their taxation implications.Ashley Church and Rawdon Christie join the panel to discuss the economic inefficiencies and potential bias in the current system. Team Duncan coming soon... Get in touch with Duncan - duncan@rova.nz and join us on the socials.Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/duncan-g...Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29/09/2025

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42 min
29/12/2025

Is Anyone Actually Winning In Politics Right Now | Damien Grant & Ani O'Brien

With an election year looming, Duncan is joined by Ani and Damian for a wide-ranging, no-nonsense look at the political year that’s been and the one ahead. They dig into why the economy still feels flat despite falling interest rates, what rising insolvencies really signal, and why cost of living continues to dominate everything else. The conversation turns to whether the government has squandered time, failed to control the narrative, or simply blinked when tougher decisions were needed. There’s also a sharp assessment of where the government has delivered, particularly on crime and education, with Erica Stanford’s performance standing out in an otherwise difficult term. From leadership rumours and polling woes to whether voters actually feel better off, this is a blunt take on a year that’s tested politicians and the public alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29/12/2025

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53 min
16/12/2024

The Government will open the 'Money Books' Tomorrow... What Will They Find? 16th December 2024

Today on the show... What sort of bloodbath will be revealed tomorrow when the government opens the books on the NZ economy tomorrow? How much more of a hit have we taken since the budget What about growth and unemployment numbers? None of this stuff has got better. There are new ACC levies, the ferry mishandling - It just keeps coming! Brad Olsen will walk us through it. And the National Party's social media is saying that they're getting the country "back on track." How do we feel about that? Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chief.html Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16/12/2024

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35 min

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