New Zealand politics in 2024 was messy, intense, and sometimes downright ridiculous. In this episode of Duncan Garner: Editor-in-Chief, Duncan reviews the political year, highlighting the winners, losers, and everything in between.He names Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon as the political MVPs, applauds Winston Peters’ masterclass in chaos, and examines the missteps of Te Pāti Māori and John Tamihere. Ministers are also assessed, with Erica Stanford emerging as a standout for her leadership in education, while Matt Ducey struggles to manage the mental health portfolio.Duncan also discusses the economic backdrop, cost-of-living pressures, and what voters are likely to demand in 2025. Expect sharp observations, clear analysis, and the kind of no-nonsense commentary that makes this show essential listening.Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSypyI8wbnZgJDYY0VCdwJQ/join Get in touch with Duncan - duncan@rova.nz and join us on the socials. Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/duncan-garner-editor-in-chief-live Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices