On the Tiles

Each Friday, NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan covers off the biggest political news in New Zealand, going behind the headlines and giving the inside perspective direct from the Beehive, featuring interviews with politicians, press gallery reporters and economic and political experts.

And join us every month for a Local Edition episode with Georgina Campbell, looking at the biggest concerns from a local government level. 

You can find more politics news at nzherald.co.nz/politics/

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Recent Episodes
  • Labour's David Parker on the state of foreign affairs
    Apr 4, 2025 – 54:27
  • Sir Bill English on what's needed to fix the health system
    Mar 28, 2025 – 41:15
  • Orr to Goff, Marmite to reshuffles: The week that was in politics
    Mar 7, 2025 – 36:54
  • Local body elections: Who’s running for the mayoralty in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch?
    Feb 27, 2025 – 33:04
  • Politics in the Pacific: AUKUS, Cook Islands and tensions with China
    Feb 21, 2025 – 33:29
  • Craig Renney offers an alternative take on economic growth
    Feb 14, 2025 – 38:14
  • Our economic predictions for 2025 - and what it'll mean for the Government
    Feb 7, 2025 – 45:35
  • The year in politics: Highlights, lowlights, and our Politician of the Year
    Dec 20, 2024 – 40:56
  • The winners and losers of local politics in 2024
    Dec 13, 2024 – 37:57
  • Boris Johnson talks AUKUS, New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern and his new book
    Dec 6, 2024 – 20:47
  • Who is Wellington’s Crown Observer? Nick Smith on why he recommended Lindsay McKenzie for the job
    Nov 29, 2024 – 22:44
  • Treaty debate heats up after hīkoi - what will happen next?
    Nov 22, 2024 – 25:02
  • Former Labour MP Naisi Chen campaigned in the US for Kamala - why she thinks Trump won
    Nov 15, 2024 – 27:48
  • Former US Ambassador to NZ Scott Brown weighs in on his country's election
    Oct 24, 2024 – 23:16
  • What the latest statements reveal about the Government's finances
    Oct 18, 2024 – 44:35
  • Tory Whanau on what's next for Wellington after airport sales plan voted down
    Oct 11, 2024 – 30:15
  • Why the majority of local councils are backing Māori wards
    Sep 12, 2024 – 21:57
  • How does the Government plan to tackle infrastructure?
    Aug 30, 2024 – 34:20
  • Central Government takes aim at council spending at LGNZ conference
    Aug 22, 2024 – 11:52
  • Minister Simeon Brown discusses Government's plans for water and local councils
    Aug 15, 2024 – 20:11
  • The Greens vs Darleen Tana and Act vs Te Pāti Māori - inside Parliament's latest drama
    Aug 2, 2024 – 34:34
  • Chris Hipkins reflects on move into Opposition and what's next for Labour
    Jul 25, 2024 – 30:09
  • Mahé Drysdale discusses his plans for fixing Tauranga
    Jul 24, 2024 – 14:36
  • What will happen next in US politics with Todd Muller
    Jul 19, 2024 – 33:20
  • Carmel Sepuloni on what's wrong with the welfare system
    Jul 11, 2024 – 30:21
  • Act's Mark Cameron speaks about the death of his son
    Jul 6, 2024 – 45:41
  • What are city deals and how could they transform local governments?
    Jun 27, 2024 – 26:04
  • What we learned from Parliament's first ever Scrutiny Week
    Jun 21, 2024 – 08:33
  • Who are the best performing MPs in Parliament?
    Jun 14, 2024 – 36:50
  • Democracy set for return in Tauranga - can the city avoid the mistakes of the past?
    Jun 6, 2024 – 19:32
  • Tax cuts, spending and what's next: Breaking down Budget 2024
    May 31, 2024 – 39:50
  • Julie Anne Genter addresses Parliament outburst and why it won't define her political career
    May 16, 2024 – 22:52
  • Budget 2024 preview: Can the Government deliver on its pledges?
    May 10, 2024 – 37:00
  • James Shaw talks climate change, rogue MPs and former leaders as he exits politics
    May 3, 2024 – 38:03
  • Inside a lifetime of foreign policy work and what it says about our current issues
    Apr 26, 2024 – 32:38
  • Christopher Luxon’s surprise reshuffle: What you need to know
    Apr 24, 2024 – 08:57
  • How can councils overcome their infrastructure deficit?
    Apr 18, 2024 – 29:40
  • Minister Chris Penk talks construction, levys, insurance and earthquake-risk
    Apr 11, 2024 – 34:08
  • David Seymour on his big regulation shake up
    Apr 4, 2024 – 31:14
  • Grant Robertson reflects on career, Covid finances as he signs off from Parliament
    Mar 20, 2024 – 22:12
  • Labour's Barbara Edmonds talks finance portfolio and thoughts on tax
    Mar 14, 2024 – 30:28
  • Luxon's judgement, country's finances in spotlight as 100 day plan ends
    Mar 7, 2024 – 35:15
  • Corporate welfare or visionary move: Inside Wellington's Reading Cinemas deal
    Mar 1, 2024 – 21:56
  • Three Waters is dead - so can councils afford what's coming next?
    Feb 16, 2024 – 23:52
  • 100 days deadline approaches: Will Government meet their target?
    Feb 9, 2024 – 16:12
  • Where should the Treaty of Waitangi sit within our law?
    Feb 1, 2024 – 49:18
  • Why the Government and Māori are divided over Treaty principles
    Jan 26, 2024 – 50:08
  • The challenges facing the Government in 2024
    Dec 21, 2023 – 32:46
  • Bonus: What you need to know about the 'mini budget' and HYEFU
    Dec 20, 2023 – 07:07
  • From Auckland to Gore - how local politics fared in 2023
    Dec 14, 2023 – 36:32
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