Voting

Is there a magic number to suggest that a young person is mature enough to vote? In this week's kōrero session the hosts talk about the issue to lower the voting age to 16. Some students from a local… Audio

In seven days from now we'll be looking back on the 2020 New Zealand General Election with our Sunday Morning election special. Our weekend panellists Jane Clifton and Richard Harman offer their final… Audio

The Electoral Commission has apologised for a range of problems some people have experienced during this first week of advanced voting, but there's concern it'll turn some off from having their say at… Audio

Voters can head to the polls from tomorrow when 450 advance voting places open their doors for this year's election and referedums.

Forty-seven percent of people voted in advance of election day in… Audio

With a general election looming in the middle of a pandemic, is now the time to consider online voting as an option. Dr Julienne Molineaux, Director of The Policy Observatory at AUT talks to The Panel… Audio

On the Fence is an online tool created by Massey University to help young voters decide who to vote for. It matches personal values with political parties, and is said to have increased youth voter… Audio

In her latest book, What We Talk About When We Talk About Books, Harvard Professor Leah Price dispels the myth of the end of the golden age of reading by suggesting that reading might not have been so… Audio

Analysis of younger voters shows the least engagement from university towns. An expert on youth and politics, Dr Sylvia Nissen talks to the Panel about political youth appeal. Audio

The Tauranga City Council has voted to establish a Māori ward ahead of the 2022 local elections, after being told racism is ingrained in the community. 

The council will also give voting rights to… Audio

Sixteen year olds are taking a case to the High Court - saying - they should be allowed to vote. The members of Make it Sixteen will have their case heard on Monday. One of the group's members Liam… Audio

It's not officially authorised by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, but co-authors Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand have compiled the most major account from Harry and Meghan's perspective with their new… Audio

Research NZ's latest survey asked Kiwis to rate their trust and confidence in a number of occupations and professions. The news is good for emergency service workers, but not so good for… Audio

The latest survey from Research NZ shows that Kiwis continue to be heavily in favour of euthanasia legislation, while the cannabis question remains finely balanced. Emanuel Kalafatelis joins the show… Audio

Elections are just around the corner - here's what you want to know but have been too embarrassed to ask. Audio

Mike Williams, former Labour party president and CEO of the Howard League, spoke to The Panel. Audio

In the first week of alert level 3 MPs have speedily passed a tax bill, started a performance review of the Government and heard views on prisoner voting. Audio

Tomorrow is the last day for the public to submit their views to parliament about prisoners being being able to enrol to vote if their sentences are shorter than three years. Audio

Voters will this year get a say on whether New Zealand should legalise cannabis for personal use.

Advocates argue legalisation will take the product out of the hands of criminals, and ensure that… Audio