Could the 2026 election be a make or break moment for MMP? 

With National and Labour neck and neck and Opportunity potentially holding the balance of power, forming the next government could be anything but straightforward. 

Katie Bradford is joined by Infrastructure New Zealand's Nick Leggett and Financial Services Council CEO Kirk Hope to dissect the latest leaders' debate, the growing influence of smaller parties and whether politicians can finally agree on the future of superannuation.

Could the 2026 election be a make or break moment for MMP? With National and Labour neck and neck and Opportunity potentially holding the balance of power, forming the next government could be anything but straightforward. Katie Bradford is joined by Infrastructure New Zealand's Nick Leggett and Financial Services Council CEO Kirk Hope to dissect the latest leaders' debate, the growing influence of smaller parties and whether politicians can finally agree on the future of superannuation.

Join Katie Bradford and some of New Zealand's sharpest political minds for an unfiltered chat about the people, policies and power plays shaping this year's campaign as we head towards Election 2026.

Visit the NZ Herald website or app for comprehensive coverage of Election 2026.

Join Katie Bradford and some of New Zealand's sharpest political minds for an unfiltered chat about the people, policies and power plays shaping this year's campaign as we head towards Election 2026.
Visit the NZ Herald website or app for comprehensive coverage of Election 2026.

Each Friday, NZ Herald Senior Political Reporter Thomas Coughlan covers off the biggest political news in New Zealand, going behind the headlines and giving the inside perspective direct from the Beehive, featuring interviews with politicians, press...

Election 2026: The Podcast

Is MMP facing its biggest test yet? Plus the retirement age debate

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Could National return to government and still lose some of its biggest names?

Former Labour leader and Auckland mayor Phil Goff joins Katie Bradford and NZ Herald chief political reporter Jamie Ensor to unpack the campaign’s latest twists—from the risk facing National’s senior list MPs to the promises that could disappear during coalition negotiations.

They also dissect the leaders’ debate, Labour’s handling of its landlord tax policy and National’s proposed foreign aid cuts. Plus, Goff reflects on facing John Key across the debate stage—and the panel considers what could decide this closely fought election.

Could National return to government and still lose some of its biggest names?
Former Labour leader and Auckland mayor Phil Goff joins Katie Bradford and NZ Herald chief political reporter Jamie Ensor to unpack the campaign&rsquo;s latest twists&mdash;from the risk facing National&rsquo;s senior list MPs to the promises that could disappear during coalition negotiations.
They also dissect the leaders&rsquo; debate, Labour&rsquo;s handling of its landlord tax policy and National&rsquo;s proposed foreign aid cuts. Plus, Goff reflects on facing John Key across the debate stage&mdash;and the panel considers what could decide this closely fought election.

Could National win the election and lose its biggest names?

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One NZ CEO Nick Judd and AUT AI expert Dr Mahsa McCauley discuss some of the upsides of AI. Brought to you by One NZ.

One NZ CEO Nick Judd and AUT AI expert Dr Mahsa McCauley discuss some of the upsides of AI. Brought to you by One NZ.

Beyond the risks, what opportunities does AI offer? - Future of NZ Debate

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Crimson Education's Jamie Beaton on how we can build world-class universities in NZ. Brought to you by One NZ. 

Crimson Education's Jamie Beaton on how we can build world-class universities in NZ. Brought to you by One NZ.&nbsp;

Can we have a Harvard in the Hutt? Jamie Beaton says yes - Future of NZ Debate

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Is MMP facing its biggest test yet? Plus the retirement age debate

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