Imagine waking up after election night to find neither side has enough seats to govern. 

Polls have suggested there is a chance we'll see a hung parliament, with neither the left or right blocs having a majority of seats. 

With election day fast approaching, we're looking under the bonnet of how MMP runs, how coalition talks work, and what happens if parties can't agree on anything. 

Today on The Front Page, University of Otago law professor, Andrew Geddis is with us to break down how Parliament works, what happens if the numbers don't stack up, and how messy things could get.

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Host: Chelsea Daniels
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

Imagine waking up after election night to find neither side has enough seats to govern.&nbsp;
Polls have suggested there is a chance we'll&nbsp;see a hung parliament, with neither the left or right blocs having a majority of seats.&nbsp;
With election day fast approaching, we're looking under the bonnet of how MMP runs, how coalition talks work, and what happens if parties can't agree on anything.&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page, University of Otago law professor, Andrew Geddis is with us to break down how Parliament works, what happens if the numbers don't stack up, and how messy things could get.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future.

Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. 

Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future.
Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture.&nbsp;
Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Who governs New Zealand if the election ends in a deadlock?

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Auckland’s mayor wants control of the city’s roads and rail network and he wants the next Government to hand it over. 

As he did before the last election, Wayne Brown has released a manifesto outlining what Auckland Council wants from the next government. 

Just nine days out from the election, he's pitching a major shakeup of transport governance, and some bold ideas about how to boost the inner city's population. 

He’s also calling for changes to housing, infrastructure funding and planning rules, arguing Aucklanders, not Wellington, should decide what the city looks like. 

Today on The Front Page, Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is with us to discuss what he wants from the next government. 

Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

Auckland&rsquo;s mayor wants control of the city&rsquo;s roads and rail network&nbsp;and he wants the next Government to hand it over.&nbsp;
As he did before the last election, Wayne&nbsp;Brown has released a manifesto outlining what Auckland Council wants from the next government.&nbsp;
Just nine days out from the election, he's&nbsp;pitching a major shakeup of transport governance, and some bold ideas about how to boost the inner city's population.&nbsp;
He&rsquo;s also calling for changes to housing, infrastructure funding and planning rules,&nbsp;arguing Aucklanders, not Wellington, should decide what the city looks like.&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page,&nbsp;Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is with us to discuss what he wants from the next government.&nbsp;
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

'It's moronic': Wayne Brown attacks fast-track housing system

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Children falling behind. Teacher shortages. Classroom disruption. Questions over what our kids are learning, and whether the system is giving every child the chance to succeed. 

Education is one of the few issues where the consequences of political decisions can last a lifetime. 

Are our children learning enough? Are schools getting the support they need? Is the curriculum working? And are we doing enough for the children who are falling behind? 

This week on The Front Page, we're asking the parties what they would change and how they plan to improve outcomes for New Zealand children. 

Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

Children falling behind. Teacher shortages. Classroom disruption. Questions over what our kids are learning, and whether the system is giving every child the chance to succeed.&nbsp;
Education is one of the few issues where the consequences of political decisions can last a lifetime.&nbsp;
Are our children learning enough? Are schools getting the support they need? Is the curriculum working? And are we doing enough for the children who are falling behind?&nbsp;
This week on The Front Page, we're asking the parties what they would change and how they plan to improve outcomes for New Zealand children.&nbsp;
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

Who has the best plan for our schools?

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A concerning situation in Australia has sparked warnings of a 'new reality' in politics. 

Australian Independent MP Helen Haines is in a critical but stable condition after an attack outside her electorate office in Victoria. Her husband has confirmed she has had both legs amputated. 

A 43-year-old man is accused of ramming his Toyota LandCruiser into Haines while she was unloading her car, pinning her between the two vehicles.  

While the motivations remain unclear – it's sparked a wave of politicians revealing their experiences of harassment and intimidation.  

Back home, and a 2024 Otago University study found that 98% of 54 MPs surveyed had experience harassment, and nearly one in five reported an actual or attempted physical attack. 

Today on The Front Page, Massey University sociologist Paul Spoonley is with us to discuss. 

Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

A concerning situation in Australia has sparked warnings of a 'new reality'&nbsp;in politics.&nbsp;
Australian Independent MP Helen Haines is in a critical but stable condition after an attack outside her electorate office in Victoria.&nbsp;Her husband has confirmed she has had both legs amputated.&nbsp;
A 43-year-old man is accused of ramming his Toyota LandCruiser into Haines while she was unloading her car, pinning her between the two vehicles.&nbsp;&nbsp;
While the motivations remain unclear &ndash; it's sparked a wave of politicians revealing their experiences of harassment and intimidation.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Back home, and a 2024 Otago University study found that 98% of 54 MPs surveyed had experience harassment, and nearly one in five reported an actual or attempted physical attack.&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page,&nbsp;Massey University sociologist Paul Spoonley is with us to discuss.&nbsp;
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

Why threats against politicians are a threat to us all

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Who governs New Zealand if the election ends in a deadlock?

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