Join us as we plunge into the heart of Aotearoa's political arena. From the absurdities of "woke food" controversies to the crucial debate over government bailouts. And as the specter of fascist fast-track powers looms large, we confront the very essence of democracy and the influence of money in our political system.

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Join us as we plunge into the heart of Aotearoa's political arena. From the absurdities of "woke food" controversies to the crucial debate over government bailouts. And as the specter of fascist fast-track powers looms large, we confront the very essence of democracy and the influence of money in our political system.
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Martyn ’Bomber’ Bradbury & Damien Grant join forces for the best weekly political podcast in New Zealand.

The Working Group - NZ’s Best Weekly Political Podcast

Martyn 'Bomber' Bradbury & Damien Grant join forces for the best weekly political podcast in New Zealand. 

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link. 

<a href="https://linktr.ee/theworkinggroup">Martyn 'Bomber' Bradbury &amp; Damien Grant join forces for the best weekly political podcast in New Zealand. </a>
<a href="https://gravitycredit.co.nz/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=description&amp;utm_campaign=Gravity&amp;utm_id=working+group">Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group.</a> For more information on Gravity click the link.

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Navigating Aotearoa's Political Landscape:  Woke Food, Homeowner Bailouts, and Fascist Powers | GUESTS - Duncan Garner & Matthew Tukaki

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link. 

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:
Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism
Gareth Hughes - Labour Party MP for the mighty South Auckland
Arena Williams - Assistant Whip and Manurewa representative

Tonight's Issues:
15 Economists vs Finance Minister
84 000 Hikoi to Parliament vs Heather Du Plisse Allan
Matthew Hooton vs Chris Luxon
Politics and the All Blacks vs right wing backlash

Welcome to The Working Group, jump on in.

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Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroup

<a href="https://gravitycredit.co.nz/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=description&amp;utm_campaign=Gravity&amp;utm_id=working+group">Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group.</a> For more information on Gravity click the link. 
Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.
Joining me tonight:
<ul>
<li>Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism</li>
<li>Gareth Hughes - Labour Party MP for the mighty South Auckland</li>
<li>Arena Williams - Assistant Whip and Manurewa representative</li>
</ul>
Tonight's Issues:
<ol>
<li>15 Economists vs Finance Minister</li>
<li>84 000 Hikoi to Parliament vs Heather Du Plisse Allan</li>
<li>Matthew Hooton vs Chris Luxon</li>
<li>Politics and the All Blacks vs right wing backlash</li>
</ol>
Welcome to The Working Group, jump on in.
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Check out the Social Media - <a href="https://bento.me/theworkinggroup">https://bento.me/theworkinggroup</a>

Politics and Rugby... a Good Mix? | GUESTS: Gareth Hughes & Arena Williams

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link. 

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:
Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism.
Duncan Garner - New Zealand broadcaster and journalist
Willie Jackson - Politician, former unionist, broadcaster and Urban Māori leader

Tonight's Issues:
Hikoi and protest in Parliament - End of Western Civilization or real Democracy?
David Seymour's response to Treaty Principles Referendum Critics seemed a tad churlish.
Accusations of bias in TVNZ covering Hīkoi - fair criticism or the Political right strangling free speech again?
What now for Treaty Principles Referendum Bill?

Welcome to The Working Group, jump on in.

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TEXT: Working to 3598 

Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroup

<a href="https://gravitycredit.co.nz/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=description&amp;utm_campaign=Gravity&amp;utm_id=working+group">Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group.</a> For more information on Gravity click the link. 
Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.
Joining me tonight:
<ul>
<li>Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism.</li>
<li>Duncan Garner - New Zealand broadcaster and journalist</li>
<li>Willie Jackson - Politician, former unionist, broadcaster and Urban Māori leader</li>
</ul>
Tonight's Issues:
<ol>
<li>Hikoi and protest in Parliament - End of Western Civilization or real Democracy?</li>
<li>David Seymour's response to Treaty Principles Referendum Critics seemed a tad churlish.</li>
<li>Accusations of bias in TVNZ covering Hīkoi - fair criticism or the Political right strangling free speech again?</li>
<li>What now for Treaty Principles Referendum Bill?</li>
</ol>
Welcome to The Working Group, jump on in.
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Check out the Social Media - <a href="https://bento.me/theworkinggroup">https://bento.me/theworkinggroup</a>

The Hīkoi Special | GUESTS: Duncan Garner & Willie Jackson

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link. 

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:
Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism.
David Parker - Former Minister of just about everything and Labour MP
Peter Williams - Taxpayers Union Sergeant-at-arms and sometimes Reality Check Radio Host

Tonight's Issues:
Hīkoi Politics, the Treaty Principles Bill and the latest foreshore and seabed confiscation legislation
Should Gerry Brownlee be sacked as Speaker for barring Investigative journalist Aaron Smale? 
US Election result -Trump uses the UNDERmensch to empower the UBERmensch.

Welcome to The Working Group, jump on in.

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TEXT: Working to 3598 

Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroup

<a href="https://gravitycredit.co.nz/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=description&amp;utm_campaign=Gravity&amp;utm_id=working+group">Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group.</a> For more information on Gravity click the link. 
Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.
Joining me tonight:
<ul>
<li>Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism.</li>
<li>David Parker - Former Minister of just about everything and Labour MP</li>
<li>Peter Williams - Taxpayers Union Sergeant-at-arms and sometimes Reality Check Radio Host</li>
</ul>
Tonight's Issues:
<ol>
<li>Hīkoi Politics, the Treaty Principles Bill and the latest foreshore and seabed confiscation legislation</li>
<li>Should Gerry Brownlee be sacked as Speaker for barring Investigative journalist Aaron Smale? </li>
<li>US Election result -Trump uses the UNDERmensch to empower the UBERmensch.</li>
</ol>
Welcome to The Working Group, jump on in.
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Check out the Social Media - <a href="https://bento.me/theworkinggroup">https://bento.me/theworkinggroup</a>

Navigating Aotearoa's Political Landscape: Woke Food, Homeowner Bailouts, and Fascist Powers | GUESTS - Duncan Garner & Matthew Tukaki

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