This week on The Bradbury Group, Martyn Bradbury and a fiery panel tackle New Zealand’s economic crash, government snot-and-hope policies, and the mass exodus of workers. We debate strikes, Auckland’s woes, and why the government’s still silent on Palestine. Expect sharp banter, political fireworks, and Martyn’s signature irreverence. If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention. Tune in, sound off, and remember: the revolution continues. Everything’s an opinion—except the need for change.

This week on The Bradbury Group, Martyn Bradbury and a fiery panel tackle New Zealand&rsquo;s economic crash, government snot-and-hope policies, and the mass exodus of workers. We debate strikes, Auckland&rsquo;s woes, and why the government&rsquo;s still silent on Palestine. Expect sharp banter, political fireworks, and Martyn&rsquo;s signature irreverence. If you&rsquo;re not angry, you&rsquo;re not paying attention. Tune in, sound off, and remember: the revolution continues. Everything&rsquo;s an opinion&mdash;except the need for change.

Penguins, Pinky, and the Great Kiwi Crash: Snot, Strikes & the State of the Nation

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark joins host Martyn Bradbury and the panel - Steve Abel, Simon Wilson, Kerrin Leoni, and Maria Slade - for a fearless kōrero on New Zealand’s refusal to recognise Palestine, the state of the economy, rising unemployment, and youth welfare cuts. Aotearoa’s most provocative political podcast - unfiltered, unapologetic, and fact-checked below.

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Former Prime Minister Helen Clark joins host Martyn Bradbury and the panel - Steve Abel, Simon Wilson, Kerrin Leoni, and Maria Slade - for a fearless kōrero on New Zealand&rsquo;s refusal to recognise Palestine, the state of the economy, rising unemployment, and youth welfare cuts. Aotearoa&rsquo;s most provocative political podcast - unfiltered, unapologetic, and fact-checked below.
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Former PM Helen Clark, Simon Wilson, Steve Abel, Kerrin Leoni, Maria Slade | Economy, Teen Beneficiaries & Palestine | Bradbury Group

This week’s pod pulls no punches - Chris Hipkins is grilled on why NZ joined National, ACT, and NZ First in refusing to recognise Palestine. The panel then tears into a CEO mutiny against PM Chris Luxon and Nicola Willis, pointing out the economy is tanking faster than a moa hunt with Shane Jones. Oil and gas exploration is back (because apparently climate change is fiction), while local elections are still outsourced to corporations, slashing turnout. It’s righteous fury, dark humour, and political firepower aimed squarely at a flailing Government.

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This week&rsquo;s pod pulls no punches - Chris Hipkins is grilled on why NZ joined National, ACT, and NZ First in refusing to recognise Palestine. The panel then tears into a CEO mutiny against PM Chris Luxon and Nicola Willis, pointing out the economy is tanking faster than a moa hunt with Shane Jones. Oil and gas exploration is back (because apparently climate change is fiction), while local elections are still outsourced to corporations, slashing turnout. It&rsquo;s righteous fury, dark humour, and political firepower aimed squarely at a flailing Government.
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Chris Hipkins on Oil, Palestine & Voter Rights | Panel - Michael Wood & Riccardo Menéndez-March | Bradbury Group

This week’s episode kicks off with NZCTU economist Craig Renney, who takes aim at the Government’s austerity policies, the Reserve Bank fiasco, and why he warned last year that their economic strategy would lead to collapse.

Then, the panel of All Stars - Kerrin Leoni, Shane Te Pou, Labour MP Arena Williams, and National’s Chris Penk - debate three fiery topics: the shocking GDP crash and what comes next, nationwide strikes by doctors, nurses, and teachers, and New Zealand’s delay in recognising Palestine.

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This week&rsquo;s episode kicks off with NZCTU economist Craig Renney, who takes aim at the Government&rsquo;s austerity policies, the Reserve Bank fiasco, and why he warned last year that their economic strategy would lead to collapse.
Then, the panel of All Stars - Kerrin Leoni, Shane Te Pou, Labour MP Arena Williams, and National&rsquo;s Chris Penk - debate three fiery topics: the shocking GDP crash and what comes next, nationwide strikes by doctors, nurses, and teachers, and New Zealand&rsquo;s delay in recognising Palestine.
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Craig Renney on Poor Economic Strategy & RBNZ | Panel - Chris Penk, Arena Williams, Kerrin Leoni, Shane Te Pou | Bradbury Group

In this episode, host Martyn 'Bomber' Bradbury dives straight into the fiery fallout between Labour and Te Pāti Māori, as Willie Jackson joins the show to unpack Tākuta Ferris’ controversial comments, the impact on Māori-Pākehā unity, and what it means for the left heading into the next election.

Then, our powerhouse panel of Kerrin Leoni, Shane Te Pou, and Chris Finlayson tackle three explosive topics: whether New Zealand is broken, the toxic Māori wards debate, and the shocking assassination of U.S. right-wing figure Charlie Kirk.

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In this episode, host Martyn 'Bomber' Bradbury dives straight into the fiery fallout between Labour and Te Pāti Māori, as Willie Jackson joins the show to unpack Tākuta Ferris&rsquo; controversial comments, the impact on Māori-Pākehā unity, and what it means for the left heading into the next election.
Then, our powerhouse panel of Kerrin Leoni, Shane Te Pou, and Chris Finlayson tackle three explosive topics: whether New Zealand is broken, the toxic Māori wards debate, and the shocking assassination of U.S. right-wing figure Charlie Kirk.
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Willie Jackson Responds to John Tamihere | Panel - Chris Finlayson, Shane Te Pou, Kerrin Leoni | Bradbury Group

This episode kicks off with Māori Party co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer fresh off a Tamaki Makaurau by-election victory. She dives into the campaign’s social-media-powered success, the battle to unite the Left ahead of 2026, and fighting back against a Government she calls the most anti-Māori in decades.

Then, a fiery political panel featuring tackles three hot issues: the by-election fallout, polling shake-ups, and secret Treasury warnings of public service chaos.

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This episode kicks off with Māori Party co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer fresh off a&nbsp;Tamaki Makaurau by-election victory. She dives into the campaign&rsquo;s social-media-powered success, the battle to unite the Left ahead of 2026, and fighting back against a Government she calls the most anti-Māori in decades.
Then, a fiery political panel featuring tackles three hot issues: the by-election fallout, polling shake-ups, and secret Treasury warnings of public service chaos.
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer on By-Election Fallout | Teanau Tuiono, John Tamihere, Matthew Tukaki | Bradbury Group

In this episode, Peeni Henare - Tamaki Makaurau by-election candidate - tackles voter struggles, community heartbreak, and a few laughs about his beloved Warriors. Then, it’s into the political arena with a star-studded panel debating three hot-button issues: the Government’s bold plan to sell citizenships to mega-wealthy foreigners, Auckland’s crumbling economy and homelessness crisis, and the global uproar over Israel’s actions being declared genocide.

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In this episode, Peeni Henare - Tamaki Makaurau by-election candidate - tackles voter struggles, community heartbreak, and a few laughs about his beloved Warriors. Then, it&rsquo;s into the political arena with a star-studded panel debating three hot-button issues: the Government&rsquo;s bold plan to sell citizenships to mega-wealthy foreigners, Auckland&rsquo;s crumbling economy and homelessness crisis, and the global uproar over Israel&rsquo;s actions being declared genocide.
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Peeni Henare on Tāmaki Makaurau by-election | Phil Goff, Simon Wilson, Dita De Boni, Kerrin Leoni | Bradbury Group

The Bradbury Group is back, with Martyn 'Bomber' Bradbury firing up over everything from Gaza to climate chaos, before diving into a rollicking debate on what Labour must do to win. Chris Hipkins joins for a one-on-one on crime, the economy, and cruise ships in Auckland, while panelists Arena Williams, Craig Renney, and John Tamihere trade blows over tax, jobs, and Māori politics.

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The Bradbury Group is back, with Martyn 'Bomber' Bradbury firing up over everything from Gaza to climate chaos, before diving into a rollicking debate on what Labour must do to win. Chris Hipkins joins for a one-on-one on crime, the economy, and cruise ships in Auckland, while panelists Arena Williams, Craig Renney, and John Tamihere trade blows over tax, jobs, and Māori politics.
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Chris Hipkins - Can Labour Win in 2026? | Panel - Arena Williams, John Tamihere, Craig Renney | Bradbury Group

The Bradbury Group turned its spotlight on the Tamaki Makaurau by-election, with host Martyn 'Bomber' Bradbury roasting David Seymour’s week of gaffes, before a fiery one-on-one with Hannah Tamaki, who batted away questions about Destiny Church and insisted she’s standing on her own kaupapa. The panel - Hone Harawira, Claudette Hauiti, Matthew Tukaki, and Tau Henare - then clash over housing, jobs, Māori rights, and whether Labour or Te Pāti Māori can win the seat. Equal parts chaos, comedy, and politics - it’s election fever, Bradbury-style.

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The Bradbury Group turned its spotlight on the Tamaki Makaurau by-election, with host Martyn 'Bomber' Bradbury roasting David Seymour&rsquo;s week of gaffes, before a fiery one-on-one with Hannah Tamaki, who batted away questions about Destiny Church and insisted she&rsquo;s standing on her own kaupapa. The panel - Hone Harawira, Claudette Hauiti, Matthew Tukaki, and Tau Henare - then clash over housing, jobs, Māori rights, and whether Labour or Te Pāti Māori can win the seat. Equal parts chaos, comedy, and politics - it&rsquo;s election fever, Bradbury-style.
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Hannah Tamaki & Tāmaki Makaurau By-Election | Hone Harawira, Tau Henare, Claudette Hauiti, Matthew Tukaki | Bradbury Group

Martyn 'Bomber' Bradbury welcomes Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson on as this week's special guest, covering coalition possibilities, climate policy clashes, and much more. Then, the panel of All Stars - Chris Finlayson and Kerrin Leoni - discuss Auckland's economic struggles, the latest TVNZ political poll results, foreshore and seabed legislation, and recognition of Palestine.

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Martyn 'Bomber' Bradbury welcomes Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson on as this week's special guest, covering coalition possibilities, climate policy clashes, and much more. Then, the panel of All Stars - Chris Finlayson and Kerrin Leoni - discuss Auckland's economic struggles, the latest TVNZ political poll results, foreshore and seabed legislation, and recognition of Palestine.
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Auckland’s Decline, Palestine, TVNZ Poll & Seabed Law | Marama Davidson, Chris Finlayson, Kerrin Leoni | Bradbury Group

The Bradbury Group is a no-holds-barred weekly political podcast from Martyn "Bomber" Bradbury. Unapologetically Left, fiercely independent, and born from the ashes of The Working Group, this is where real political debate lives. Each Tuesday, Bradbury and guests take on the big issues, call out the bad faith, and push back against the spin. Buckle up.

The Bradbury Group is a no-holds-barred weekly political podcast from Martyn "Bomber" Bradbury. Unapologetically Left, fiercely independent, and born from the ashes of The Working Group, this is where real political debate lives. Each Tuesday, Bradbury and guests take on the big issues, call out the bad faith, and push back against the spin. Buckle up.

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