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Political commentators Liam Hehir and Lianne Dalziel

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Liam Hehir is a Palmerston North lawyer, political commentator and a National Party member.

Lianne Dalziel is a life member of the Labour Party and a former MP and Cabinet Minister. She ran as an independent for Christchurch's mayoralty in 2013 and was the city's mayor for three terms. She writes a regular column for Newsroom.co.nz.

Chris Bishop & Simon Watts during an embargoed press conference about proposed local government reforms - 25 November 2025. EMBARGO UNTIL 1700 25/11/25

Liam, Lianne and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the potential scrapping of regional councillors.  Photo: RNZ/Mark Papalii