Can battle lines be drawn or allegiances formed without clear party policies?  Perhaps we're looking at a rolling maul over an invisible political football... 

The new Roy Morgan poll brought on a barrage of rugby references, as Tash McGill and Andrew Urquhart analysed shifts in how Coalition and Opposition parties are tracking post-Budget 2026.

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Tune into Thoughts & Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App.

For more from the show, visit the Thoughts & Comments page at rhema.co.nz.

Can battle lines be drawn or allegiances formed without clear party policies?&nbsp; Perhaps we're looking at a rolling maul over an invisible political football...&nbsp;
The new Roy Morgan poll brought on a barrage of rugby references, as Tash McGill and Andrew Urquhart analysed shifts in how Coalition and Opposition parties are tracking post-Budget 2026.
Text 8168, keyword 'Comments' to share your thoughts.
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Tune into Thoughts &amp; Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App. For more from the show, visit the <a href="https://www.rhema.co.nz/listen-on-demand/video-podcast/thoughts-and-comments" aria-label="Link Thoughts &amp; Comments">Thoughts &amp; Comments</a> page at rhema.co.nz.

Thoughts & Comments brings social commentary to current issues and a faith perspective to the latest news. Hosted by Andrew Urquhart, a seasoned broadcaster with over three decades of experience. In each episode, Andrew chats with a wide range of guests and experts who bring their wisdom and insight to a huge variety of topics, including politics, psychology, societal trends, theology, geopolitical analysis, social policy, and spirituality. We’ll give you something worth thinking about! Thoughts & Comments with Andrew Urquhart, wherever you get your Podcasts.

Thoughts &amp; Comments brings social commentary to current issues and a faith perspective to the latest news. Hosted by Andrew Urquhart, a seasoned broadcaster with over three decades of experience. In each episode, Andrew chats with a wide range of guests and experts who bring their wisdom and insight to a huge variety of topics, including politics, psychology, societal trends, theology, geopolitical analysis, social policy, and spirituality. We&rsquo;ll give you something worth thinking about! Thoughts &amp; Comments with Andrew Urquhart, wherever you get your Podcasts.