The Nation
The Nation is TV3's in-depth political current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand.
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1Geoff Thorn, the head of Parliamentary Services, has resigned and now there are new revelations in the ongoing spy saga. Now the opposition are calling for the resignation of Prime Minister John Key's Chief of Staff, Wayne Eagleson. A recap of some of the key events that have led to this situation.
- Start 00 : 00 : 51
- Finish 00 : 09 : 11
- Duration 08 : 20
Reporters
- Patrick Gower (Political Editor, TV3)
Contributors
- Peter Dunne (Leader, United Future Party)
Live Broadcast
- Yes
Commercials
- No
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2Geoff Thorn, the head of Parliamentary Services, has resigned and now there are new revelations in the ongoing spy saga. Now the opposition are calling for the resignation of Prime Minister John Key's Chief of Staff, Wayne Eagleson. Interview with Green Party Co-Leader Russel Norman, Labour Party Deputy Leader Grant Robertson and Government spokesman Steven Joyce.
- Start 00 : 10 : 43
- Finish 00 : 31 : 42
- Duration 20 : 59
Reporters
- Rachel Smalley (Interviewer)
Speakers
- Russel Norman (Co-Leader, Green Party)
- Grant Robertson (Deputy Leader, Labour Party)
- Steven Joyce (Minister for Economic Development)
Live Broadcast
- Yes
Commercials
- No
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3Geoff Thorn, the head of Parliamentary Services, has resigned and now there are new revelations in the ongoing spy saga. Now the opposition are calling for the resignation of Prime Minister John Key's Chief of Staff, Wayne Eagleson. Political commentators analyse the situation.
- Start 0 : 32 : 50
- Finish 00 : 37 : 54
- Duration 05 : 04
Reporters
- Rachel Smalley (Interviewer)
Speakers
- Colin James (Political Commentator)
- Patrick Gower (Political Editor, TV3)
- Gavin Ellis (Former Editor, New Zealand Herald)
Live Broadcast
- Yes
Commercials
- No
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4Will China come between New Zealand and Australia due to its Pacific power-play with the United States?
- Start 00 : 38 : 59
- Finish 00 : 47 : 47
- Duration 08 : 48
Reporters
- Rachel Smalley (Interviewer)
Speakers
- Professor Hugh White (Head of Strategic Studies, Australia National University [ANU])
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
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5Media Panel Analysis of Prime Minister John Key's lack of availability to discuss the spy saga and his claims that Al Qaeda operatives are operating in New Zealand. Analysis of media personalities entering the world of politics. Plus, a new Government report has concluded that the Screen Production Grant may not be a good use of public money.
- Start 00 : 48 : 56
- Finish 00 : 57 : 56
- Duration 09 : 00
Reporters
- Rachel Smalley (Interviewer)
Speakers
- Bill Ralston (Columnist, New Zealand Listener)
- Brian Edwards (Media Commentator)
Live Broadcast
- Yes
Commercials
- No
Primary Title
- The Nation
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 4 August 2013
Start Time
- 08 : 00
Finish Time
- 09 : 00
Duration
- 60:00
Channel
- TV3
Broadcaster
- TVWorks
Programme Description
- The Nation is TV3's in-depth political current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand.
Classification
- Not Classified
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- Yes
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Current affairs
- Interview
- News
- Panel
- Politics
Hosts
- Rachel Smalley (Presenter)
Reporters
- Patrick Gower (Political Editor, TV3)
- Rachel Smalley (Interviewer)
Speakers
- Bill Ralston (Columnist, New Zealand Listener)
- Brian Edwards (Media Commentator)
- Colin James (Political Commentator)
- Gavin Ellis (Former Editor, New Zealand Herald)
- Grant Robertson (Deputy Leader, Labour Party)
- Patrick Gower (Political Editor, TV3)
- Professor Hugh White (Head of Strategic Studies, Australia National University [ANU])
- Russel Norman (Co-Leader, Green Party)
- Steven Joyce (Minister for Economic Development)
Contributors
- Peter Dunne (Leader, United Future Party)