Three Gals One Beehive

Benefits, budgets and big tech.

This week the Gals talk about the Government ticking off its to-do list, foreign policy and the scrap between media and big tech. Brigitte reaches peak democracy nerd and Georgie and Holly decide to go into the speed bump business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s in the pot Celia??

This week the Gals talk about Waitangi, infrastructure, law and order, the economy and the Pacific. Holly has some words for Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown (bro), Brigitte gives us a Caucus lesson and Georgie fails at an investigation into a pot plant swearing in. Yass Queen to the “greatest political doco ever made” and Beehave Mate for some deliberate copy and pasting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Red Sea, green tears and blue smoke.

The politicians are back – and so are the Gals! In the first episode for 2024, Georgie mourns the resignation of Green Party co-leader James Shaw, Holly has some views on the Coalition Government’s Crown-Māori relations and Brigitte praises Labour for going hard in the House. The Gals also discuss NZ’s foreign policy tightrope in the Middle East and some Ministerial bungles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big sausage and the quadruple!

On the last episode of 2023, the Gals chat about the not-so-merry mini budget, big sausages and how Wellington stopped moving. Brigitte and Georgie are at odds over the latest piece of legislation to be repealed by the new Government and Holly is fired up about the Prime Minister’s use of taxpayer funding for his te reo Māori lessons. We’ll be back on February 2 2024! Meri Kirihimete!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.