House of Chaos

3. Horses, Ducks, and Government Cuts

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:06:12 GMT

Another fortnight of New Zealand news from your favourite emotional support politics pod.

Is New Zealand’s best military defence a marching band? How did Rebecca miss the news about Donald Trump’s ballroom? Why do rich people always think they’re experts on the economy? And can we just please just let trans people live their lives?

We post fortnightly. Next episode 15th June.

If you like your news cosy and a little bit silly, like and subscribe to support the pod and stay up to date with new episodes!

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2. New Zealand Tries Some Anti-Immigration Politics On For Size

Sun, 17 May 2026 22:12:06 GMT

Another fortnight of New Zealand news from your favourite emotional support politics pod.

Will the government actually cancel the Broadcasting Standards Authority? Which of the coalition partners can prove they're the most anti-immigrant before the election? And what's Homer Simpson's neighbour Ned Flanders got to do with te Tiriti o Waitangi?? Listen and find out!

We post fortnightly. Next episode 1st June.

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1. Winston Starts Manoeuvring

Sun, 03 May 2026 20:23:36 GMT

Izzy and Rebecca bring you their first dollop of fortnightly news. And hasn't it been a biggy!

What's up with Winnie and the coalition? Does Luxon want a special relationship with Trump? Why is scrapping the NZ Census going to ruin Christmas? And why is the India-New Zealand free trade deal giving that guy in the top hat from 'The Princess and the Frog'? Listen and find out!

We post fortnightly. Next episode 18th May.

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0. A Taste of House of Chaos

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:53:18 GMT

Izzy and Rebecca introduce House of Chaos, your emotional support New Zealand politics pod.

Why is Izzy the Elle Woods of politics? How was Rebecca radicalised by rubbish? What are Izzy and Rebecca's news icks? Listen and find out!

Episode 1 dropping 4th April. Posting fortnightly thereafter.

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