Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
National is trapped below thirty percent, and the latest polling shows this election is far too close to call. Christopher Luxon keeps telling us that the economic recovery has begun, but middle New Zealand simply is not feeling it in their wallets. Families are still getting hammered by soaring insurance premiums, painful power bills, and massive mortgages while local businesses close their doors.
When voters stop believing the sales pitch, they eventually stop believing the messenger. We ask if the leader has become the absolute ceiling for the government. Plus, we break down why Winston Peters keeps climbing and what the dynamic addition of Paul Henry means for David Seymour and Act on the campaign trail. If the minor coalition partners keep stealing National votes, they could end up running the country with less power than they hold today.
00:00:00 Christopher Luxon messenger problem
00:01:00 National trapped under thirty percent
00:04:00 The reality of everyday living costs
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National is trapped below thirty percent, and the latest polling shows this election is far too close to call. Christopher Luxon keeps telling us that the economic recovery has begun, but middle New Zealand simply is not feeling it in their wallets. Families are still getting hammered by soaring insurance premiums, painful power bills, and massive mortgages while local businesses close their doors.
When voters stop believing the sales pitch, they eventually stop believing the messenger. We ask if the leader has become the absolute ceiling for the government. Plus, we break down why Winston Peters keeps climbing and what the dynamic addition of Paul Henry means for David Seymour and Act on the campaign trail. If the minor coalition partners keep stealing National votes, they could end up running the country with less power than they hold today.
00:00:00 Christopher Luxon messenger problem
00:01:00 National trapped under thirty percent
00:04:00 The reality of everyday living costs
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCSypyI8wbnZgJDYY0VCdwJQ/join
Get in touch with Duncan - duncan@rova.nz and join us on the socials.
Website: rova.nz/podcasts/duncan-garner-editor-in-chief-live
Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast
TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast
