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01/06/2026

Who else learnt the recorder in primary school?? šŸŖˆ

With the Government announcing $5.6 million in Budget 2026 for musical instruments in primary schools, where do you think that funding should go?

We explore all this and more on this weekā€™s episode of the Select Committee, your weekly politics wrap!

šŸ”— Link in comments.

29/05/2026

This year's budgetā€”did NZ win or lose!?šŸ“ˆ

Nicola Willis dropped the 2026 Budget yesterday and in this Select Committee podcast, we unpack what that means for you and your community.

We also dive into the climate-change litigation involving Fonterra and ask a bigger question: when Parliament and the courts pull in different directions, who ultimately gets the final say?

Link in comments for the full episode ā¬‡ļø

27/05/2026

Australiaā€™s social media banā€¦ Did it work?? šŸ‡¦šŸ‡ŗ

And what's your definition of "working"?

We explore all this and more on The Select Committee, your weekly politics wrap. We go beyond the headlines to explain the stories that matter, and the ones that donā€™t.

šŸ”— Link in comments for the full episode.

25/05/2026

How do you buy a bank that isnā€™t for sale?

Winston Peters wants New Zealand to buy back BNZ, but when itā€™s not yet on the marketā€”you have to wonder: is this serious policy, economic nostalgia, or proof campaign season has officially begun?

What do you think?

šŸŽ§ Listen to The Select Committee, your weekly politics wrap. We go beyond the headlines to explain the stories that matter ā€” and the ones that donā€™t.

šŸ”— Link in comments for the full episode.

21/05/2026

What do public sector job cuts, social media bans and Winston buying a bank all have in common!? The Select Committee.

Get behind the political headlines and listen to The Select Committee, your weekly politics wrap. We explain the stories that matter ā€” and the ones that donā€™t.

šŸ”— Link in comments for the full episode.

19/05/2026

ā€¼ļø PSA for the under 45s ā€¼ļø

Are the good old days of Fees Free and retiring at 65 behind us?

šŸŽ§ Listen to The Select Committee, your weekly politics wrap.
We go beyond the headlines to explain the stories that matter ā€” and the ones that donā€™t.

šŸ”— Link in comments for the full episode.

13/05/2026

Are we prepared for war?

As Europe ramps up defence spending and global tensions rise, New Zealand faces difficult questions about security, resilience, and our place in an increasingly unstable world.

šŸŽ§ For the full story, listen to The Select Committee, your weekly politics wrap. We go beyond the headlines to explain the stories that matterā€”and the ones that donā€™t.

Link in comments for the full episode!

12/05/2026

Is ACT trying to cut NZ Firstā€™s political lunch?

NZ First has often shaped the tone of New Zealandā€™s immigration debate. But with ACT now releasing a six-point immigration proposal, the question is whether the political centre of gravity is shifting.

šŸŽ§ Listen to The Select Committee, your weekly politics wrap. We go beyond the headlines to explain the stories that matterā€”and the ones that donā€™t.

šŸ”— Link in comments for the full episode.

11/05/2026

Some commentators suggest New Zealand is moving toward an ICE-style approach to immigration. Is this valid or merely imported rhetoric?

šŸŽ§ For the full story, listen to The Select Committee, your weekly politics wrap.

We go beyond the headlines to explain the stories that matterā€”and the ones that donā€™t.

Link in comments for the full episode.

07/05/2026

Are New Zealanders too averse to war?

Europeā€™s defence budgets have increased by 30% over the past decade as geopolitical tensions continue to rise. But New Zealandā€™s geographic isolation has shaped a very different mindset.

In this geopolitical environment, are we avoiding a conversation the rest of the world is already having?

šŸŽ§ For the full story, listen to The Select Committee, your weekly politics wrap. We go beyond the headlines to explain the stories that matterā€”and the ones that donā€™t.

Link in comments for the full episode.

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