In this Weekly Breakdown episode, we’re tackling major topics shaping politics and media today: American Election Results – What can New Zealand’s Labour Party learn from the U.S. election, and could it influence strategies here? Treaty Principles Bill – Was the timing of this bill’s advancement a deliberate move? We discuss why it was reportedly pushed forward a week early. Future of NZ Media Landscape – With recent developments, should we be concerned about the future of New Zealand’s media and information landscape?Join the conversation and stay informed! Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share your thoughts in the comments below.

Timecodes:00:00 American Election Results4:32 Treaty Principles Bill29:03 Future of NZ Media Landscape37:55 What can New Zealand’s Labor Party learn

This week we’re covering: Darline Tana waka jumped: What’s behind the political move? The reality of 400,000 beneficiaries in New Zealand: What’s being done about it? When is it the right time to criticize the government? We break down the debate. The latest on the American presidential election: Who’s leading the race? NZ as a Republic: Should Aotearoa cut ties with the monarchy—yea or nah? Stay informed and share your thoughts! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell! 🔔 Timecodes: 00:00 Darline Tana waka jumped 11:14 what's happening? 12:11 400,000 beneficiaries in New Zealand 15:43 When is it the right time to criticize the government? 20:55 Will Nationals policies be popular in the future? 28:22 American presidential election 55:19 NZ as a Republic

In this bonus episode we discuss whether Big government or Small Government is the best model.