On the Tiles

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Each Friday, NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan covers off the biggest political news in New Zealand, going behind the headlines and giving the inside perspective direct from the Beehive, featuring interviews with politicians, press gallery reporters and economic and political experts.

And join us every month for a Local Edition episode with Georgina Campbell, looking at the biggest concerns from a local government level. You can find more politics news at nzherald.co.nz/politics/


Episode Date
Inside a lifetime of foreign policy work and what it says about our current issues
Apr 26, 2024
Christopher Luxon’s surprise reshuffle: What you need to know
Apr 24, 2024
How can councils overcome their infrastructure deficit?
Apr 18, 2024
Minister Chris Penk talks construction, levys, insurance and earthquake-risk
Apr 11, 2024
David Seymour on his big regulation shake up
Apr 04, 2024
Grant Robertson reflects on career, Covid finances as he signs off from Parliament
Mar 20, 2024
Labour's Barbara Edmonds talks finance portfolio and thoughts on tax
Mar 14, 2024
Luxon's judgement, country's finances in spotlight as 100 day plan ends
Mar 07, 2024
Corporate welfare or visionary move: Inside Wellington's Reading Cinemas deal
Mar 01, 2024
Three Waters is dead - so can councils afford what's coming next?
Feb 16, 2024
100 days deadline approaches: Will Government meet their target?
Feb 09, 2024
Where should the Treaty of Waitangi sit within our law?
Feb 01, 2024
Why the Government and Māori are divided over Treaty principles
Jan 26, 2024
The challenges facing the Government in 2024
Dec 21, 2023
Bonus: What you need to know about the 'mini budget' and HYEFU
Dec 20, 2023
From Auckland to Gore - how local politics fared in 2023
Dec 14, 2023
How has the relationship between media and politicians changed?
Dec 08, 2023
National-Act-NZ First reach a deal: Inside the new Cabinet and policy priorities
Nov 24, 2023
The multitude of economic issues Minister of Finance Nicola Willis faces
Nov 23, 2023
Government-in-waiting: Act, National & NZ First's three-way coalition meetings
Nov 16, 2023
Tricky times: Will Wellington sell its airport shares to keep the city afloat?
Nov 08, 2023
The final votes are in - what do they mean for the new government?
Nov 03, 2023
Campaign highlights, Cabinet speculation and texts from Winston
Oct 27, 2023
How important are the special votes?
Oct 18, 2023
The campaign is over - but when will the new government be sworn in?
Oct 16, 2023
Election 2023 results: Inside National's blue wave and Labour's wipeout
Oct 14, 2023
Which party, politician and policy performed the best during the campaign?
Oct 13, 2023
The penultimate day of campaigning - how close is the race?
Oct 12, 2023
The Auckland electorates seeing National and Act go head to head
Oct 11, 2023
How a by-election and overhang could increase the size of our next Parliament
Oct 10, 2023
The final week of the campaign begins - but could there really be a second election?
Oct 09, 2023
The minor parties make their case - can TOP join them in Parliament?
Oct 06, 2023
Tax battles, home invasion claims and the Wellington electorates the Greens want to take
Oct 05, 2023
Fuel tax fight, red tape cuts, and the many sides of the race for Northland
Oct 04, 2023
The debate over a debate continues - and inside the races for Auckland Central and Mt Albert
Oct 03, 2023
Debate squabbles, Covid tests, and campaign safety concerns
Oct 02, 2023
The battle of the fiscal policies as Robertson, Willis face the CEOs
Sep 29, 2023
Inside the latest leaders' debate and the Parliament protest
Sep 28, 2023
How important is advanced voting in picking our next government?
Sep 27, 2023
Who's winning when it comes to the economy?
Sep 26, 2023
Why this week is a 'last opportunity' for parties to make their case
Sep 25, 2023
Inside the minor party leaders' debate and the latest MP scandal
Sep 22, 2023
Main parties fight over the economy and petrol prices
Sep 20, 2023
Who really won the first televised debate? Plus, education policies and goat visits
Sep 20, 2023
How important are the debates in this election?
Sep 19, 2023
Fluoride controversy, debate prep and Act's hijacked party launch
Sep 18, 2023
Who's won the latest debates - and who is promising to resign over a policy?
Sep 15, 2023
The criticism grows for National's tax plan - will it matter to voters?
Sep 14, 2023
How debate ready are our politicians?
Sep 13, 2023
What does the PREFU mean for our politicians and the economy?
Sep 12, 2023
'Trainwreck' interviews and packed policy announcements
Sep 11, 2023
False claims, literacy changes and safety concerns on the campaign trail
Sep 08, 2023
Tourism targets, pink buses, and the murder that inspired change
Sep 07, 2023
Economic priorities, EV chargers, and the state of the campaign so far
Sep 06, 2023
On the Campaign - Coming September 6th
Sep 04, 2023
Episode 64: Willie Jackson and Thomas bury the hatchet as Parliament wraps up
Sep 01, 2023
Episode 63: Todd Muller on leaving politics and his mental health journey
Aug 22, 2023
Episode 62: Political polls - how do they work?
Aug 18, 2023
Episode 61: Phil Mauger on life as Christchurch's new Mayor
Aug 10, 2023
Episode 60: The report offering a hopeful future for local government
Jul 20, 2023
David Seymour on what Act's priorities are if in Government (Re-release)
Jul 13, 2023
Episode 59: Chippy wins in China - can he do the same in Europe?
Jul 07, 2023
Episode 58: Kiri Allan, law and order and the PM in China
Jun 30, 2023
Episode 57: What the data says about political catchphrases and interviews
Jun 23, 2023
Episode 56: Budget dramas and water woes dominate local politics
Jun 15, 2023
Episode 55: The China Tightrope and those pesky airport shares
Jun 09, 2023
Episode 54: The challenges facing National pre-election
Jun 02, 2023
Episode 54: Post-Budget, post-polls, and post-housing u-turns
May 26, 2023
Episode 53: The highs and lows of Budget 2023
May 19, 2023
The key information from Budget 2023
May 18, 2023
Bonus: What happens next in Gore District Council drama?
May 17, 2023
Episode 52: Raf Manji on TOP, land taxes, and Ilam electorate
May 12, 2023
Episode 51: Protests and delays make Wellington rail a national concern
May 04, 2023
Episode 50: Ruth Richardson on fiscal, monetary and tax policies
Apr 28, 2023
Episode 49: What can we expect from Budget 2023?
Apr 21, 2023
Episode 48: 20 years on - Helen Clark on why NZ didn't join the Iraq War
Apr 13, 2023
Episode 47: The Gore standoff, Auckland vs LGNZ and the latest local politics news
Apr 06, 2023
Episode 46: Conspiracy or cock-up? Inside the Stuart Nash-OIA drama
Mar 31, 2023
Bonus: What led to Stuart Nash's resignation
Mar 17, 2023
Episode 45: Dr Ayesha Verrall on health targets, Rob Campbell and Mātauranga Māori
Mar 10, 2023
Episode 44: Rates to rise as councils plan what to do with your money
Mar 02, 2023
Episode 43: The Reserve Bank's tight balancing act
Feb 24, 2023
Episode 42: Judith Collins on her big promotion and longevity in politics
Feb 16, 2023
Episode 41: Why Wayne Brown's response to the floods has sparked backlash
Feb 02, 2023
Episode 40: Jacinda Ardern's legacy and what's next for Labour
Jan 27, 2023
Bonus: What next after Jacinda Ardern's shock resignation
Jan 19, 2023
Episode 39: The political winners and losers of 2022
Dec 21, 2022
Episode 38: The national issues causing local problems for public transport
Dec 15, 2022
Episode 37: Three Waters, reshuffles and budgets - inside a fiery week of politics
Dec 09, 2022
Episode 36: New report shines light on political donations
Dec 06, 2022
Episode 35: The challenges facing Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown
Nov 24, 2022
Episode 34: House prices and tax cuts - former Reserve Bank Deputy Governor talks monetary policies
Nov 18, 2022
Episode 33: What to expect from Labour's party conference
Nov 04, 2022
Local Edition: What do the results mean for the country's biggest cities?
Oct 10, 2022
The Kākā: Inside the crunch decisions for Auckland Council and its voters
Oct 07, 2022
Local Edition: How former MP Nick Smith is faring in Nelson's mayoral race
Oct 03, 2022
Local Edition: Tim Shadbolt won't go down without a fight
Sep 27, 2022
Episode 32: Why is it so hard to predict New Zealand's house prices?
Sep 23, 2022
Local Edition: Game-changing polls as mayoral races heat up
Sep 19, 2022
Local Edition: False promises, rates explained, and Queenstown's open race
Sep 12, 2022
Episode 31: The Queen's passing and a new PM - a big week for the UK
Sep 09, 2022
Local Edition: Why housing will play a major role in mayoral elections
Sep 05, 2022
Episode 30: What was the Government thinking with 'KiwiSaver tax'?
Sep 02, 2022
Local Edition: Three Waters, Northland's mayoral exodus, and unpaid bills
Aug 29, 2022
On the Tiles - Local Edition: Coming Soon
Aug 28, 2022
Episode 29: James Shaw on what he's learned from the co-leadership vote
Aug 26, 2022
Episode 28: David Seymour on Act's rise and what they want from National
Aug 19, 2022
Episode 27: What are National's big concerns ahead of their conference?
Aug 05, 2022
Episode 26: Will a review into Covid monetary policy go ahead?
Jul 29, 2022
Episode 25: What've politicians accomplished now that they can travel?
Jul 22, 2022
Episode 24: How Labour's Cabinet reshuffle sets up the party for 2023
Jun 17, 2022
Episode 23: What to make of Australia's big election result
Jun 03, 2022
Episode 22: Dissecting the finer points of Budget 2022
May 20, 2022
Episode 21: Economists weigh in on what they want to see in Budget 2022
May 13, 2022
Episode 20: Rachel Brooking on the difficult choices involved with RMA reform
Apr 30, 2022
Episode 19: Judith Collins reveals why she never wanted to be leader
Apr 14, 2022
Episode 18: Nicola Willis on going from staffer to National deputy leader
Mar 25, 2022
Episode 17: Gerry Brownlee and Golriz Ghahraman debate foreign policy, Russia sanctions, and UN's effectiveness
Mar 03, 2022
Episode 16: Dissecting protests, the Omicron response, and Luxon's division speech
Feb 24, 2022
Episode 15: Raf Manji on how TOP can make it to Parliament in 2023
Feb 17, 2022
Episode 14: Michael Wood on entering politics, becoming a Minister and transport plan backlash
Feb 10, 2022
Episode 13: Margaret Wilson reflects on her career in politics and fighting for pay equity
Feb 04, 2022
Episode 12: Max Rashbrooke on class, inequality and money in politics
Jan 20, 2022
Episode 11: Wrapping the year in politics - and what it means for 2022
Dec 22, 2021
Episode 10: Chloe Swarbrick gives the Green perspective on Finance and Expenditure
Dec 09, 2021
Full interview: Chris Luxon talks after being named National's new leader
Nov 30, 2021
Episode 9: Analysing National's implosion - where did Judith go wrong and what's next?
Nov 25, 2021
Episode 8: Simon Bridges talks Covid, capitalism, climate change and conversion therapy
Nov 18, 2021
Episode 7: Facing the anti-lockdown protest at Parliament and Labour's drop in the polls
Nov 11, 2021
Episode 6: Economy panel takes a look at the Government's books
Oct 21, 2021
Episode 5: National's Chris Bishop talks Covid, vaccinations and poll numbers
Oct 15, 2021
Episode 4: Is the elimination strategy 'goneburger'? Analysing the mixed messages with mixed metaphors
Oct 07, 2021
Episode 3: Michael Baker on the Government's plan to reopen the borders
Sep 23, 2021
Episode 2: National and the 'zone of irrelevancy', and the Government's risky alert level decisions
Sep 16, 2021
Episode 1: The Delta lockdown, Opposition missteps and the Spanish Pfizer
Sep 10, 2021
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Sep 09, 2021