Today in the Back room of Politics, I talk to Halter, an agricultural technology company revolutionising dairy farming, with great results. Listen in to hear how technology is helping reduce carbon emissions, while increasing productivity.

Today in the Backroom of Politics, I talk to Zespri Chairperson Bruce Cameron, and Head of Global Affairs Michael Fox, both at Fieldays in Hamilton, about Zespri's huge contribution to New Zealand export receipts.

Today in the Back Room of Politics I talk with Madeline Newman Executive Director of AI Forum NZ, and Hon Judith Collins, National Party MP and spearhead of a Parliamentary bipartisan Caucus on AI, where we discuss what exactly is artificial intelligence (AI), what are its implications, and where is it heading?…

Today in the "Back Room of Politics" I talk to a great kiwi Tenby Powell Fformer army officer, business man, local government politician who has decided to do something practical to help people in the Ukraine through a special purpose NGO called Kiwi K.A.R.E (Kiwi Aid & Refugee Evacuation).

Today in “The Backroom of Politics” Gerry Brownlee National Party MP talks about the interesting subject of political lobbying with three prominent Government public relations specialists, Mark Unsworth - Saunders Unsworth, Georgina Stylianou – BRG, and Spiro Anastasiou - Senate SHJ

Today in the Back Room of Politics, I talk with Dr Chris Wilson Senior Lecturer, Politics and International Relations Programme Director, Master of Conflict and Terrorism Studies, at the University of Auckland about the Government’s planned hate speech legislation. What is hate speech? Do we want it or need this legislation? And what are its implic…

Today in the Back Room of Politics, I talk with Samira Taghavi, Barrister and Mahsa Marks, Consultant both Iranian born women now living in New Zealand, about the human rights violations in Iran, their own experiences growing up in Iran, and their current views on what is happening.

Co-Governance it’s a hot button issue and today I’m sitting down with Hon Willie Jackson, a strong proponent, and Hon Shane Jones who is not so enthusiastic, whatever way you look at it co-governance will be an issue in 2023.

Today we're discussing the Central Plains Water Scheme - A very large irrigation system, which is an important part of NZ Infrastructure that is making a difference. Barbara Kuriger and Nicola Grigg joins Gerry to discuss with a number of guests.

I sit down with Josie Pagani, political commentator and former director of the Council for International Development, and Mike Yardley, broadcaster and columnist, to discuss China's proposed multilateral agreements in the Pacific, New Zealand's response, and how we can better engage with the region.

In the first episode of the 2022 season, I sit down with some of our most popular returning guests, Green MP Golriz Ghahraman and fellow podcaster Martyn "Bomber" Bradbury, to discuss emissions reduction, polls and tax cuts, all in the context of "leftie optimism" and "right-wing fatalism".

Our final The Backroom of Politics episode for 2021 is a collaboration with The Working Group podcast, hosted by The Daily Blog. Myself and Dr Bryce Edwards join host Martyn Bradbury to discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of New Zealand politics this year, and make our predictions for 2022. Check out The Daily Blog at the links below: https://th…

In this episode, I sit down with Nikki Rogers, Regional Manager for Central South Island at Hospitality New Zealand, and Marty Fuller, longtime Christchurch hospitality figure and proprietor of the Elmwood Trading Company. We discuss the changes our hospitality sector has and will need to make in response to the changing Covid-19 environment in New…

This week I sit down with Laurie Patterson, co-founder of the Groundswell movement, to discuss what's driving the movement, and what change our farming communities want to see in their relationship with the Government.

In this episode I sit down with entrepreneur and publican Leo Molloy to discuss the effects of repeated Auckland lockdowns on the city's hospitality sector, his vision for Auckland and mayoral candidacy, and our shared West Coast and Irish heritages.

In this episode, I sit down with Mayor of Westland Bruce Smith, and Christchurch City Councillor Sam MacDonald, to discuss the Three Waters Reform: the issue the reforms are trying to address, why they're so controversial, and how they will affect local communities.

In this episode, I sit down the Simon Bridges, National Party Spokesperson for Justice, on the Government's proposed legislative changes to certain "hate speech" provisions. We discuss the ambiguity around defining hate speech and the implications of these changes.

In this episode, I'm joined by molecular biologist Dr Hamish Campbell, to talk all things vaccination- how vaccines work, why you should get vaccinated, and what high vaccination rates mean for our communities.

I sit down with Gary Moore, former Labour mayor of Christchurch, for a robust discussion on the Government's proposed Three Waters Reforms, which would see the management of drinking, storm and waste water removed from local authorities and handed to four new regional entities.

I sit down with National's Housing Spokesperson, Nicola Willis, to discuss what's driving New Zealand's housing crisis, how it's impacting those trying to get into the market, and the possible solutions.

I'm joined by Elisha Watson, social entrepreneur and founder of Nisa, a Wellington-based manufacturer and retailer of ethically and sustainably produced clothing, with a mission to provide employment opportunities to people (especially women) from refugee and migrant backgrounds. We discuss the challenges facing refugees and migrants in finding emp…

With Auckland in Level 4 and the rest of New Zealand in Level 2, New Zealanders continue our successful battle against Covid-19 surrounded by questions about moving forward. In this episode, I'm joined by leading innovator, businessman and founder of Animation Research Limited, Sir Ian Taylor, about where to from here.…

In this episode I'm joined by Leonie Freeman, Chief Executive of Property Council New Zealand, to discuss the Council's mission, the legislative, supply and demand issues driving the housing crisis, and how we might solve it. For more information on the Council, head to: https://www.propertynz.co.nz/about-us. To learn more about Leonie's philanthro…

In this episode, I sit down with National's Covid-19 Response Spokesperson, Chris Bishop, to discuss the current lockdown, vaccine rollout, and ways New Zealand can improve its Covid-19 response.

In this episode, I sit down with Former Minister of Trade Tim Groser, Saunders Unsworth trade expert Charles Finny, and National's spokesperson for Trade Nicola Grigg, to discuss all things trade.

In this episode, I sit down with Kathryn Marshall, General Manager of Williams Corporation, to discuss the bureaucracy slowing down housing construction and suggestions on improving the system- all from the perspective of a company in the trenches.

I sit down with Brad Olsen, Principal Economist and Director at Infometrics and leading economic commentator, to discuss New Zealand's housing crisis.

In this episode I sit down with Bill Browder, the financier and political activist behind the global movement of 'Magnitsky laws', which began in the United States. We discuss Bill's remarkable story as the victim of corruption in Russia, his involvement in passing these laws in the US and globally, and why New Zealand should join other nations in …

I'm joined in this episode by fellow National MPs Erica Stanford and Stuart Smith, to discuss National's climate change approach, in response to my previous episodes with Golriz Ghahraman and Dr Rod Carr.

I'm joined in this episode by Dr Rod Carr, Chair of the Climate Change Commission. We sit down to discuss the Commission's role, and how we can practically achieve New Zealand's climate targets.

In this episode, I sit down with Green MP Golriz Ghahraman. We discuss the National and Green Party approaches to climate change, and how New Zealand can achieve its climate goals.

The Backroom of Politics is an insight into the discussions that lead to policy-making in New Zealand, hosted by Hon Gerry Brownlee MP.