The Iron Duke Podcast
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The Iron Duke Podcast
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Episode 140 - Who should be allowed to vote in New Zealand?
Welcome back listeners! This week on the show, Jesse, Ben and Henry have a take or two on the following topics: might our domestic economy be finally turning (again); the philosophical policy debate challenging whether only New Zealand citizens...
Episode 139 - Can The Opportunity Party be kingmaker this year?
This week the team at Iron Duke Studios takes you through their peaks and pits on a local, domestic and international level. We talk about the democratic challenges arising from Wellington's Golden Mile project, whether this election will be wh...
Episode 138 - Why does every Budget need a catchy name?
Another lap around the fiscal sun means one thing: it’s time for the Iron Duke Podcast Budget 2026 special. Join the team as they unpack some of the key items from this year's fiscal package.
Episode 137 - Do we need to reduce public sector headcount?
This week we are back in the studio with a full podcast team - Jesse, Ben & Henry - where we go through some of the already announced pre-Budget 2026 policies. With the main item on the menu being the most spicy so far: a reduction in headc...