Election 2026: The Podcast

Katie Bradford

Booking Overview

A current-affairs political interview show focused on New Zealand’s Election 2026 campaign, featuring political leaders, senior journalists, business executives and academic experts. Suitable pitches include authoritative politicians, policy specialists, economists, technology or education leaders, and executives with a direct stake in campaign issues; booking difficulty is medium because the show seeks credible, news-relevant voices but includes both prominent and accessible experts.

Metrics

Episodes: 185

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: New Zealand

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@nzme.co.nz

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Host

Katie Bradford - New Zealand political journalist and broadcaster with experience covering national politics, political parties and election campaigns.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Current or former politicians, senior political commentators, chief executives, recognized academics, policy experts and leaders with direct expertise in major New Zealand election issues.

Required Achievements:

Held senior elected or government office, Led a prominent company or organization, Established expertise in politics, public policy or technology, Built recognized expertise in education or other nationally relevant sectors

Recent Guest Discussions

Tamatha Paul - Views On Wealth And Inequality In The Context Of The Future Of New Zealand Debate.

Jamie Beaton - Building Globally Competitive Universities In New Zealand.

Mahsa McCauley - The Potential Benefits And Opportunities Of Artificial Intelligence For New Zealand.

Nick Judd - The Opportunities Artificial Intelligence Could Create For New Zealand.

Phil Goff - National’s Senior Mps, Coalition Negotiations, The Leaders’ Debate, Labour’s Landlord Tax Policy And Proposed Foreign Aid Cuts.

Recent Topics

Politics, Elections, New Zealand Politics, Political Campaigns, Public Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Election 2026: The Podcast

Is MMP facing its biggest test yet? Plus the retirement age debate

October 15, 2026

Could the 2026 election be a make or break moment for MMP? With National and Labour neck and neck and Opportunity potentially holding the balance of power, forming the next government could be anything but straightforward. Katie Bradford is joined by Infrastructure New Zealand's Nick Leggett and Financial Services Council CEO Kirk Hope to dissect the latest leaders' debate, the growing influence of smaller parties and whether politicians can finally agree on the future of superannuation.See o...

Could National win the election and lose its biggest names?

October 08, 2026

Could National return to government and still lose some of its biggest names? Former Labour leader and Auckland mayor Phil Goff joins Katie Bradford and NZ Herald chief political reporter Jamie Ensor to unpack the campaign’s latest twists—from the risk facing National’s senior list MPs to the promises that could disappear during coalition negotiations. They also dissect the leaders’ debate, Labour’s handling of its landlord tax policy and National’s propose...

Beyond the risks, what opportunities does AI offer? - Future of NZ Debate

October 08, 2026

One NZ CEO Nick Judd and AUT AI expert Dr Mahsa McCauley discuss some of the upsides of AI. Brought to you by One NZ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frequently asked questions

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Election 2026: The Podcast

How do I get in touch with Election 2026: The Podcast?

Election 2026: The Podcast is hosted by Katie Bradford. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@nzme.co.nz. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Election 2026: The Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Election 2026: The Podcast: podcasts@nzme.co.nz.

How many listeners does Election 2026: The Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Election 2026: The Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Election 2026: The Podcast?

Election 2026: The Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Current or former politicians, senior political commentators, chief executives, recognized academics, policy experts and leaders with direct expertise in major New Zealand election issues. Common among recent guests: Held senior elected or government office; Led a prominent company or organization; Established expertise in politics, public policy or technology. Recent guests include Tamatha Paul, Jamie Beaton, and Mahsa McCauley.

How hard is it to get booked on Election 2026: The Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Election 2026: The Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Elections, New Zealand Politics, Political Campaigns, and Public Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@nzme.co.nz

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