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Gone By Lunchtime: Were we watching the same debate?

To the windows, to the wall – our hosts debrief after the first televised debate between the two Chrises.

Gone By Lunchtime06 Oct 2026
Were we watching the same debate?

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A political lobbyist on ‘rephrensible’ tactics in NZ democracy

A political lobbyist on ‘reprehensible’ tactics in NZ democracy

Toby Manhire speaks to Holly Bennett, founder of government relations agency Awhi, about the reality of lobbying in Aotearoa, and to Spinoff deputy editor Alice Neville about the very best of canned margaritas.

At Large with Toby Manhire06 Oct 2026
The army of indies igniting election 2026

The army of indies igniting election 2026

Toby Manhire looks at the independent creators attempting to address the problems with youth enrolment, before speaking to Shanti Mathias from Policy.nz and Jean Donaldson from On the Fence about how their respective tools can help voters find clarity during a hectic election campaign.

At Large with Toby Manhire05 Oct 2026
The debate explosion

Gone By Lunchtime: The debate explosion

Reuniting IRL in the Spinoff podcast studio, our hosts dissect the first action-packed week of the 2026 election campaign.

Gone By Lunchtime02 Oct 2026
Winners and losers in debate for Mt Albert, the box-office contest of election 2026

Winners and losers in debate for Mt Albert, the box-office contest of election 2026

Toby Manhire speaks to Spinoff writers Hayden Donnell and Lyric Waiwiri-Smith to assess the highs and lows of The Great Mt Albert Debate.

At Large with Toby Manhire02 Oct 2026
The pre-election books are open – is Nicola Willis right to cheer?

The pre-election books are open – is Nicola Willis right to cheer?

Toby Manhire speaks to Bernard Hickey, fresh from the pre-election fiscal update lockup, to assess the state of our national accounts, and to Chris Schulz about a teaser clip for Nathan Fielder's upcoming documentary.

At Large with Toby Manhire29 Sep 2026

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