Professor Robert Patman joins Thoughts & Comments to unpack the shifting balance of global power and why smaller nations are increasingly caught in the crosshairs as rules-based order comes under pressure. Otago University's International Relations expert examined the timing of China's long-range missile tests in the South Pacific, New Zealand's broader South Asian relations, crumbling NATO alliances, and escalating Middle East tensions.
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Election 2026: Party Policies, Tax Reform & Parliamentary Accountability
With Election 2026 on the horizon, Andrew Urquhart is joined by political analyst Dr Bryce Edwards, researcher Thomas Scrimgeour (Maxim Institute) and leadership mentor John Peachey (The Think Farm) to unpack party manifestos, debate tax reform, and ask whether Kiwis demand enough accountability from their politicians. From KiwiSaver changes to the Greens' wealth tax, and a Finance Minister calling out a budget blowout in Canada, this is the political conversation you need to hear.
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18:20 John Peachey
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