#BHN Big Hairy News

#BHN Big Hairy News

https://anchor.fm/s/b3dff620/podcast/rss
55 Followers 1.3K Episodes Claim Ownership
Award winning podcasters Pat and Chewie host a news commentary show that is broadcast weekdays Big Hairy News, or #BHN, gives the space needed to cover off the stories covered rather than the two and a half minutes the mainstream media gives guests between weather and the next ad break.

Episode List

#BHN Webb Recaps TPB Sub Hearings | A Friendly Bomber Roast | Seymour Dog-Whistles to a kid

Jan 9th, 2026 9:30 AM

A special "Best of Friday Shows" from 2025!Back in February we interviewed our very first Bright Hairy News guest Duncan Webb who, at the time, was chair of the Select Committee for the Treaty Principles Bill and had just completed the hearing process.Mihingarangi Forbes interviewed TPM co-leaders Debbie and Rawiri for MATA where BHN got a special mention in a list of alternative media the party trusts. Emz and Mage react live rather enthusiastically. David Seymour answers questions from a very brave 13yo about the TPB and couldn't help himself but blame Māori for being over-represented in prison stats.Save a massive 30% on all items except coffee mugs at https://bhn.nz/shop/ during the summer break using the promo code XMAS2025 at checkoutLike us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkBecome a Patron and support the work we're doing and help us continue as the only independent progressive news network in NZ www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNews

#BHN Debbie Ngarewa-Packer on Gaza | Brie Elliott on Bishop | Garner embarrasses himself

Jan 8th, 2026 9:30 AM

Tonight we have co-leader of te pati Māori, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, LIVE at 9pm to wrap up our series of having the left leaders on to talk about this Government's decision to sit on the wrong side of history by not recognising the statehood of PalestineBrie Elliot has had some really interesting interactions with Chris Bishop online with an outcome that we will share with you tonight as Brie joins us LIVE at 9pmDuncan Garner decided to have a crack at BHN last week claiming when we mocked his video on why teachers were striking including one of the reason for striking was "about making families suffer". Duncan challenged to us to show him where his statements were wrong...which we are happy to o tonight.Save a massive 30% on all items except coffee mugs at https://bhn.nz/shop/ during the summer break using the promo code XMAS2025 at checkoutLike us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkBecome a Patron and support the work we're doing and help us continue as the only independent progressive news network in NZ www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNews

#BHN McAnulty on foreign buyers changes | Winston on 'woke' | Garner's idiot whistleblower claim

Jan 7th, 2026 9:30 AM

Labour Housing Spokesperson Kieran McAnulty joined to talk the changes in foreign buyers' rules allowing wealthy investors on a so-called “golden visa” being allowed to buy or build a house in New Zealand as part of a bid to attract more investment and to grow the economy. Winston Peters used 'woke' 19 times in his speech to the party faithfulAn alleged whistle blower has written to Duncan Garner saying that, among other things, "Luxon is f**ked" and that "he only wants yes men" and "he hates anyone who challenges him". Is it a real email, we have our doubts, but we'll share it with you tonight to see what you think.Save a massive 30% on all items except coffee mugs at https://bhn.nz/shop/ during the summer break using the promo code XMAS2025 at checkoutLike us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkBecome a Patron and support the work we're doing and help us continue as the only independent progressive news network in NZ www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNews

#BHN Barb Edmonds on unemployment numbers | Luxon says nothing in ZB hour | 90,000 march for Gaza

Jan 6th, 2026 9:30 AM

Best of AugustFinance Minister Nicola Willis remains hopeful that unemployment will start to reduce sometime this year but given global economic uncertainty with Donald Trump's trade wars she won't give a more exact time frame, Labour's Barb Edmonds joins us LIVE to discuss. Christopher Luxon was on Newstalk ZB today for an hour explaining how much he enjoyed the format of discussing issues "a bit deeper" all while not going in-depth at all in any way just continuing on the same old talking points.An estimated 90,000 people have marched across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in one of many protests against the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. The bridge was closed to traffic for much of the day and police say the situation came close to catastrophe at times.Save a massive 30% on all items except coffee mugs at https://bhn.nz/shop/ during the summer break using the promo code XMAS2025 at checkoutLike us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkBecome a Patron and support the work we're doing and help us continue as the only independent progressive news network in NZ www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNews

#BHN Swarbrick v Seymour | Craig Renney on nurses salaries | Potaka terrible on Q&A

Jan 5th, 2026 9:30 AM

Best of July 2025Green Party Co-Leader Chlöe Swarbrick and DPM leader David Seymour were on Herald NOW's political panel talking retail theft, ferries and Bob Vylan.We connected with Simeon Brown's office today requesting their workings for how they got to the "average" nurse earning $125k. We got sent a document that we go over with Craig RenneyTama Potaka has what is the worst interview from any Minister of the crown in this cycle, which is saying something, in that he literally doesn't answer questions, and one has to wonder why...it's not the win they think it isSave a massive 30% on all items except coffee mugs at https://bhn.nz/shop/ during the summer break using the promo code XMAS2025 at checkoutLike us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkBecome a Patron and support the work we're doing and help us continue as the only independent progressive news network in NZ www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNews

Get this podcast on your phone, Free

Create Your Podcast In Minutes

  • Full-featured podcast site
  • Unlimited storage and bandwidth
  • Comprehensive podcast stats
  • Distribute to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more
  • Make money with your podcast
Get Started
It is Free