Three Gals One Beehive

Can we build it? No we can’t!

This week the Gals talk about the Government’s decision not to bail out the Interislander mega ferries project, the policies on the legislative bonfire and what went down at COP28. Holly is outraged with a new report on Government infrastructure spending, Brigitte channels Bob the Builder and Georgie makes an odd clarification about our Climate Change Minister.   We answer a question about the Treaty referendum proposed by ACT and we crown our Yass Queen and Beehave Mate of the week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who owns Māori?

This week the Gals discuss all the action inside – and outside – the first week of the 54th Parliament. We talk about a newbie MP whose maiden speech got a lot of attention, as well as protests and fiscal cliffs! Georgie claims Christchurch is the musical hotspot of Aotearoa, Brigitte has a love fest with the Auditor General and Holly has some poignant thoughts about Te Pāti Māori.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No smoko break for new government.

This week the Gals talk about ciggies, tax cuts and Winston. We discuss the new Government’s ambitious plan for its first 100 days, the Opposition getting ready for battle and we crown the unsung heroes of Parliament as this week’s Yass Queen and Beehave Mate to some childish art.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A throuple is born!

This week the gals have ploughed through the coalition agreements to bring you the bits and bobs you need to know about your incoming government. From racing portfolios to partnership schools, Brigitte and Georgie run through the government’s work programme for the next three years. Not to mention, the ultimate jobshare that is the Deputy Prime-ministership! Yass Queen goes to an incoming Minister who had to borrow his boss’ shirt and Beehave Mate goes across the Tasman for a few lessons in how NOT to be accountable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No deal!

This week the Gals discuss where we’re at with negotiations and take our picks as to when we’ll have a new government formed. We revisit what’s up with the Electoral Commission as the three recounts are finalised and tell a tale of two Mayors (Auckland and Wellington). The most deserving Yass Queen and Beehave Mate are given their respective crowns, and we answer a few of your questions on Question Time. Plus, we lose Brigitte to Italian internet, Holly has a strong message for MFAT’s CEO and Georgie aspires to be Lord Stylianou.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Electoral Commission shitshow and Matua Jones off to the doctor

This week the Gals navigate some wi-fi issues as Brigitte attempts to podcast on dodgy Croatian internet while drinking an 8 per cent beer. But back to politics – we chat about a string of stuff-ups by the Electoral Commission, journos chasing MPs around Wellington and Hipkins remaining as Labour leader… for now. We share the Yass Queen crown between Labour and National for putting foreign diplomacy first and Beehave Mate sees Georgie sing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM-elect, PM-reject and MPs losing their marbles

Now squarely on the other side of Election 2023, PM-elect (Blue Chris) and PM-reject (Red Chris) return to Parliament to face (more) media, and two (of the three) gals discuss what comes next for the two major parties. While one outgoing Minister chooses to bow out in style, another has some sweary words for a journalist. And Winnie Watch returns, giving you an update on all that Winston has been saying since his return to Wellington - hint, it's not much at all. Feel better soon George xxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning After

In short – we have a new government. Three tired (and one hungover) Gals talk about what went down in the 2023 general election, where things are at now and who emerged victorious in those battleground electorates. Plus, the Gals share their election night highlights and democracy nerd Brigitte gets all warm and fuzzy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Final Countdown!

This week the Gals talk by-elections, second election and the election. We take a look at the seats to watch on Election Night, talk about New Zealand’s response to the violence in Israel and the Gals give their final pre-election thoughts. Hang in there folks – we’ll see you on the other side!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fat bears, Big Pinky and ‘he said, she said’.

This week the Gals discuss the South Island election debate schmozzle, the feral nature of this election campaign, and new Ministers, new promises. Brigitte gives out the Yass Queen crown to another, far more important, election and Holly gets mad at the Electoral Commission. On Unstuck, we talk law and order.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More polls, more drolls and bipartisan alignment on immigration.

As we draw closer to Election Day, the Gals break down the latest polls, newly announced benefit policies from the right, the release of Labour’s Fiscal Plan, and the bumper immigration policy drop touted as Immigration Saturday! The Gals give their take on the second Chris vs Chris TV debate, and what does a 'tasty sandwich' have to do with Election 2023? Find out in this week's Beehave Mate! ‘Unstuck’ delves into the myriad of education policies on offer this election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blue Chris vs Red Chris, campaign promises and the mess that is Oranga Tamariki

This week, the Gals discuss the first major TV debate between the leaders of the two major parties before looking at what policies have been announced on the campaign trail this week. Holly has some words about how kids in state care are being failed and Georgie has some words about Brigitte’s noisy typing. Yass Queen to a special Welly bookshop and Beehave Mate to a repeat offender. We also get ‘Unstuck’ about the various health policies parties are promising.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Shaw on climate change, abuse towards politicians and his vision for NZ

On the fourth episode of the Three Gals Leaders Series, the Gals chat to Greens co-leader James Shaw about why climate change is an economic crisis as well as an environmental one, what he loves about his job and why he couldn't work with National. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Numbers, abolishing prisons and a hot pink billboard

In this week’s episode of E Toru Kōtiro Kotahi Wharepī (3 Gals, One Beehive) the Gals talk about the state of the Government’s books, health targets, the stark contrast between two political parties’ law and order plans and Winnie Watch two weeks in a row. Yass Queen to a billboard artist and Beehave Mate for Labour’s digging through schoolboy awards. And a new segment this week – Unstuck – where the Gals bring you the ‘sexy tax special’. Enjoy Brigitte’s singing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hipkins on family, education and dealing with COVID

In the third episode of the Three Gals Leaders Series, Labour leader and Prime Minister Chris Hipkins talks about why his keeps his family private, the importance of education and how he found being the front man for a global pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.