Episode

Unpacking political quibbling about policy costs, media minister under scrutiny, re-booting Metro

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Mediawatch

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Jun 20, 2026

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2578

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Summary

Politicians are already pumping out counter-claims about the costs of each other’s election-year policies, frustrating citizens and the media. Is there a better way? Also: media minister under scrutiny at Parliament - and reviving Metro at a tough time for publishing. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details