In a first for On the Tiles, Thomas and Georgina have teamed up for a chat with Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk about his early wins in the portfolio, and a special focus on earthquake risk for buildings and if the Government, and country, needs to change its approach to risk. 

In a first for On the Tiles, Thomas and Georgina have teamed up for a chat with Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk about his early wins in the portfolio, and a special focus on earthquake risk for buildings and if the Government, and country, needs to change its approach to risk.

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

Minister Chris Penk talks construction, levys, insurance and earthquake-risk

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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Minister Chris Penk talks construction, levys, insurance and earthquake-risk

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