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Focus on Politics
A weekly analysis of significant political issues.
On RNZ National, Friday after 6.30pm and Saturday at 5.10pm. Online article publishes 10am on Saturdays.
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Focus on Politics: The Political Road to Waitangi
6 Feb 2021RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson looks at the political lead up to the official Waitangi commemorations. Audio
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Focus on Politics: Reflecting on March 15
11 Dec 2020New Zealand prepares for a shake-up after the Royal Commission report into the March 15 attacks. Audio
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Focus on Politics: China-Australia clash
4 Dec 2020RNZ political editor Jane Patterson asks: has NZ damaged its relationship with China over the row with Australia? Audio
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Focus on Politics: Robertson vs. Orr
28 Nov 2020The Government has been under pressure after ruling out any tax changes to dampen housing demand. Finance Minister Grant Robertson has now recruited the central bank to bring its considerable resource… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: A housing market aflame
20 Nov 2020The housing market continues to defy predictions of a post-Covid slump, with prices hitting new records around the country and RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson asks: what is the Government going to… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: Leaving behind Oranga Tamariki
13 Nov 2020Footage of the attempted removal of a Maori newborn propelled Oranga Tamariki into the spotlight, making it one of the most fraught and challenging areas for Tracey Martin as the Minister for… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: A Full Cabinet
6 Nov 2020While all eyes may be on the volatile US election fallout, the NZ Prime Minister has spent the week quietly assembling her second term government. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch takes a… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: Referenda Madness
30 Oct 2020The people have spoken. The provisional referendum results are in. And it's two very different tales on euthanasia and cannabis. RNZ Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch breaks down the numbers and… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: The Campaign Mop Up
23 Oct 2020A thumping Labour win and a National humiliation. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch checks in with the rest of the gallery team to dissect the 2020 election result and what it means for the… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: Campaign Week Five
9 Oct 2020RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson catches up with the rest of the political team as the election creeps closer. Audio
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Focus on Politics: Campaign Week Four
2 Oct 2020A poll, policy, debates and Serious Fraud Office charges - it was a big week on the campaign trail. RNZ senior political reporter Jo Moir catches up with the rest of the gallery team who've been… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: Campaign Chat
25 Sep 2020RNZ's political team gets together for a wrap-up of the week on the campaign trail. Audio
Focus on Politics
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A weekly analysis of significant political issues.
On RNZ National, Friday after 6.30pm and Saturday at 5.10pm. Online article publishes 10am on Saturdays.
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