Grant Duncan
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 14th August 2025
In today's episode, a woman is dead and a man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot by police in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr; A political commentator says Labour is shutting… Audio
Labour ministers refuse to front Covid public hearing
A political commentator says Labour is shutting down all debate on its response to the Covid pandemic. Political analyst Dr Grant Duncan spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
The Wednesday Politics Panel
It's another hit of the most insightful and sharp 30 minutes in political analysis. Today Wallace is joined by journalist Guyon Espiner, political commentator Grant Duncan and former Labour MP Poto… Audio
The Panel with Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Chris Wikaira Part 1
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Chris Wikaira.
First, they're joined by political analyst Grant Duncan to discuss the UK's landmark decision… Audio
The Panel with Sarah Perriam-Lampp and Peter Dunne (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sarah Perriam-Lampp and Peter Dunne discuss the year ahead in politics and President Donald Trump's vow to buy Greenland. Audio
Electoral Commission under fire over EasyVote packs
The Electoral Commission has come under fire from both ends of the political spectrum for failing to send out all EasyVote packs before voting opened.
The packs include information cards which help… Audio
Allan saga puts Labour on back foot - Commentator
A political commentator says Labour looks like it's on death row, twelve weeks out from the election.
Kiri Allan has resigned from her ministerial portfolios after crashing her car on Sunday night… Audio
The case for and against a four-year parliamentary term
We're just over three months out from this year's general election, which also means we're nearing the end of the three year parliamentary term. But what if we made it a year longer? Associate… Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Simon Pound (Part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Penny Ashton and Simon Pound break down the latest 1News-Kantar political poll and speak to a clinical psychologist about sexual assault in light of the case… Audio
The Panel with Simon Pound and Cas Carter (Part One)
Today on the Panel, Wallace and panellists Simon Pound and Cas Carter discuss the major policies the Government is scrapping, including the RNZ merger. Plus, they discuss the three tonnes of cocaine… Audio
The Panel with Mark Sainsbury and Amy Carter (Part One)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Mark Sainsbury and Amy Carter discuss the results of the independant investigation into Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell's alleged bullying and The Queen's funeral.
…The Panel with Max Harris and Janet Wilson (Part 2)
Wallace and panellists Max Harris and Janet Wilson discuss the implications of the latest political poll, why New Zealand needs to tax its billionaires better and they hear from a Dunedin who has led… Audio
The Panel with Alexia Russell and Rajorshi Chakraborti(Part 1)
Panellists Alexia Russell and Rajorshi Chakraborti discuss rising living costs, National overtaking Labour in the polls, and laundry! Audio
The Panel with David Slack and Heather Roy (part 1)
Panellists David Slack and Heather Roy discuss the new National Party leadership. Audio
Maori Party co-leader returns to House without tie
Associate Professor Grant Duncan, who teaches politics at Massey University, joins The Panel to discuss the symbolism of the tie. Audio
Winston Peters farewelled after long career
Associate Professor Grant Duncan speaks to The panel about his legacy. Audio
NZ election: Final election votes in
NZ's final election results are in and National has lost two seats while Labour and Māori Party gain one each. Audio
Is it time to rethink the format for political debates?
As election day inches closer, we take a look at the political week that was. Professor Grant Duncan from Massey University joins The Panel to discuss debate formats, polling figures and early voting.
…The missing million voters overseas, will they turn up?
The overseas voters are being encouraged to get their votes in, but there are difficulties for some countries. The Panel speaks to Massey University Associate Professor Grant Duncan about the impact… Audio
Is it time to rethink MMP with fewer parties potentially making it through
Twenty five years since the introduction of MMP - is it time to rethink our electoral system with the possibility that in the next Parliament only three parties could be represented? Audio
