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  Christchurch East   Held by Poto Williams (Labour) National: Jo Hayes Greens: Cathy Sweet Christchurch East is getting ready for its 3rd election in 4 years. In 2013, Poto Williams was elected as the MP for the area, after a by-election triggered when Lianne Dalziel stepped down to run for mayor. Williams was elected […]

In the penultimate Rebel Radio Election Broadcast episode of this election season we interview National’s Port Hills candidate Nuk Korako, debrief the week that was, and present to you the origin stories for each of New Zealand’s political parties – at high speed.

Christchurch Central Held by: Nicky Wagner (National) Labour: Duncan Webb TOP: Douglas Hill Greens: Peter Richardson Christchurch Central is without a doubt the closest electoral contest in Christchurch, and in fact, one of the most interesting in the country. Traditionally a Labour stronghold, it Nicky Wagner squeaked in in 2011, before building a sizeable majority in […]

The latest show from the Rebel Radio Election Broadcast includes an interview with Labour’s Wigram candidate Megan Woods, and a summary of the debates and election drama of the past week.

In the lead up to the election James Dann talks us through each electorate in Christchurch and gives us his perspective and predictions for each one. This week: Ilam held by Gerry Brownlee since the Foo Fighters were an exciting new band / 1996 Labour Candidate: Anthony Rimell Green Candidate: David Lee Independent: Raf Manji Gerry […]

In the lead up to the election James Dann talks us through each electorate in Christchurch and gives us his perspective and predictions for each one. This week: Wigram Held by: Megan Woods (Labour) National: David Hiatt Greens: Richard Wesley The Wigram electorate used to be called Sydenham, and was held by Jim Anderton. A […]

Rebel Radio Election Broadcast number three in the lead up to the New Zealand election. This podcast features an interview with leader of The Opportunities Party Gareth Morgan and a round up of the past week in NZ politics.

The second Rebel Radio Election Broadcast in the lead up to the New Zealand election. This podcast features an interview with Ilam candidate Raf Manji and a round-up of the week’s politics news.

In the lead up to the election James Dann talks us through each electorate in Christchurch and gives us his perspective and predictions for each one. This week: Port Hills Held by: Ruth Dyson (Labour) National: Nuk Korako Green Party: Eugenie Sage   A couple of weeks ago, local journalist and friend of the show […]

The weird orange gimp man is back, which means there must be an election coming up. Over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting the election contests in and around Christchurch that will be decided on September the 23rd. We’re going to look at the main Christchurch metro electorates – Christchurch Central, Christchurch East, […]