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Three Gals One Beehive

Three Gals One Beehive

Three Gals 100 Episodes Oct 22, 2026

Join Georgina Stylianou, Brigitte Morten and Holly Bennett as they buzz through the spin, the jargon and the pointy-heads of New Zealand politics so you don't have to. The self-confessed political geeks will bring you a weekly update of all things politics but will try and make it sexy. Ok so maybe not sexy sexy, but not boring!

Episodes

Suckers for punishment - the last leaders debate and the Mongrel Mob enters the chat
Suckers for punishment - the last leaders debate and the Mongrel Mob enters the chat Oct 22, 2026 2406 This week the Gals talk about the Stuff Leaders’ debate, the blow up over the Greens and Te Pāti Māori appearance at a Mongrel Mob gang pad, all the election policies you didn’t know you didn’t know about and whether our election date is “challenging but manageable”.   Yass Queen to the On A Roll campaign and a double-header Beehave Mate.    Question Time: How can my Mum vote?   Follow our podcast
"A new golden rule" - Leaders Series with Chris Hipkins
"A new golden rule" - Leaders Series with Chris Hipkins Oct 21, 2026 2376 The Gals talk to Labour leader and former Prime Minister Chris Hipkins about bipartisanship in aged care, getting capital gains tax across the line, why this campaign is different to three years ago and not eating standing up.    We also ask about “nine new taxes” and fiscal holes, education and potential coalition partners.    The Three Gals’ Leaders Series is proudly sponsored by Duncan Cotteril
Making Political Pasta with Tova O’Brien
Making Political Pasta with Tova O’Brien Oct 19, 2026 2259 The Gals are joined by TVNZ broadcaster Tova O’Brien who takes us behind the scenes of an election debate and tells us what politicians are like when the cameras are off.    We talk about the art of the grilling politicians, the rivalry and camaraderie of the Press Gallery, declining trust in government and media and her picks for the upcoming election.    Follow our podcast on Instagram @threegal
“I’ll whip out a grapevine anytime” - Leaders Series with Marama Davidson
“I’ll whip out a grapevine anytime” - Leaders Series with Marama Davidson Oct 15, 2026 2615 The Gals sit down with Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson and chat about her life outside politics, what it’s like being a co-leader, aerobics and the Greens’ tumultuous few years.    We discuss the realities of governing under MPP, tax and wealth redistribution, climate change and whether there’s more common ground between the Greens and New Zealand First than you might think.    The Three Gal
To the waaaaall
To the waaaaall Oct 9, 2026 3076 This week the Gals discuss fiscal plans and fiscal holes, the first big TVNZ Leaders’ debate (and an excellent millennial musical reference) and the main policy announcements on the campaign trail.    Yass Queen to Latvia and Beehave Mate to the Hobart City Council.    Question Time: Is it immoral to be a billionaire?    Follow our podcast on Instagram @threegalsonebeehive and you can also contact
The political whakapapa of the pledge card
The political whakapapa of the pledge card Oct 2, 2026 2585 This week the Gals talk about campaign launches, the Waitangi Tribunal and the state of the Government’s books.    Yass Queen to Gloria Steinem and Beehave Mate to OpenAI.    Question Time: What’s to stop you going around different polling places to vote again?
“You don’t get any credit in this country” - Leaders Series with Winston Peters
“You don’t get any credit in this country” - Leaders Series with Winston Peters Oct 1, 2026 2601 The Gals talk to New Zealand First leader and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters about whether we’re too easily offended, the pros and cons of MMP and how he juggles his diplomacy-first role with domestic politics.    We ask about declining support for our major parties, trade-offs facing the country and where NZ First’s support comes from.    The Three Gals’ Leaders Series is proudly sponsor
“You do you, boo” - Leaders Series with Christopher Luxon
“You do you, boo” - Leaders Series with Christopher Luxon Sep 24, 2026 3120 The Gals talk to National Party leader and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon about MMP and managing a three-way coalition, media gaffes, his love of music and how he’s not a politician.    We ask about education, climate change, women voters and his early morning rituals.    The Three Gals’ Leaders Series is proudly sponsored by Duncan Cotterill. 
“Not the three-way you dream about” - Leaders Series with David Seymour
“Not the three-way you dream about” - Leaders Series with David Seymour Sep 17, 2026 2861 In the first instalment of the Three Gals One Beehive Election 2026 Leaders’ Series, the Gals sit down with ACT Party Leader David Seymour to talk about education, government spending, MMP and, of course, the upcoming election.    We ask about ACT’s views on the Treaty (and was the Treaty Principles Bill worth it), how working in a three-way coalition has been and his views on how NZ can be better
Pizza for Pisa
Pizza for Pisa Sep 10, 2026 2810 This week the Gals delve into this week’s bundle of election promises, the latest Pisa test results and tensions in the Pacific.    Yass Queen to the UN General Assembly and Beehave Mate to vaccine agitators disrupting a Wellington candidates' debate.    Question Time - cat fodder.
Big Scary Tax Monsters
Big Scary Tax Monsters Sep 4, 2026 2869 This week, these gals dissect the election-policy tsunami as the country is 60-odd days away from the election. The majors – Labour and National scrap on tax and benefits for 18 – 19 year olds. The minors – NZ First, Greens, ACT, Te Pati Maori and Opportunity go after education and fishing policy, question whether we are doing enough to protect migrant kiwifruit workers and seek to entrench Te Tir
Working 9 - 5
Working 9 - 5 Aug 27, 2026 2844 This week the Gals talk about tax, economic policy, badly behaving officials, rates caps and kicking the kids off Tik Tok.    Yass Queen to the legend Dolly Parton and Beehave Mate to civic swinging.    Question Time: Why don’t Ministers have to answer questions in the house, only address them?

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