GOVERNMENTALITY: Bringing Election Chaos Right to Your Door

Words by Alex Marinkovich-Josey (he/him)

At the beginning of this year, two students set out to cover as much of this year’s election as possible.

Hollie and Xandi are known for their in depth and lengthy political recons, and they wanted to set themselves the task of bringing those discussions to as many curious listeners as possible. With a mission to make the often confounding world of politics accessible, Governmentality has brought a new voice into the realm of Aotearoa’s political coverage.

Governmentality seeks to share as much of the political world as possible, ranging from policy breakdowns, interviews with candidates, or just ripping apart the nonsense numbers that underpin significant party policies.

Here’s a look at some of the breakdowns and interviews that Governmentality released during the lead-up to the election!

Balancing Ballots

How does voting work in Aotearoa? In this episode, expect a deep dive into our electoral systems and what the politicians actually get up to in the Beehive. If you’re still trying to figure out what this whole election thing is about, this is the episode for you.

First to the Finish Line

NZ First’s Wellington Central Candidate, Taylor Arneil, joins the show to talk about their policy heading into the election. They discuss universal student allowances, stopping the ‘brain drain’, and why a vote for NZ First might help avoid a disastrous government.

The Education Conversation

Hollie and Xandi tackle the education sector. What's wrong with the current system, and what do we do about it? Expect a breakdown of each party's policy and track record when it comes to supporting educators.

Budget Bash: ACT

In this episode, Hollie and Xandi break down ACT’s proposed ‘alternative budget’, and investigate their priorities. What cuts and savings are being proposed, and what is their vision for Aotearoa as a whole?

Cents and Sensibility

National’s Tax policy seems to be the talk of the town, but how does it stack up to economic scrutiny? Hollie and Xandi break down the good, the bad, and the as of yet unknown (like their MIA costings!)

Governmentality: Aotearoa Politics with Hollie and Xandi | Podcast on Spotify