Sir Bill English on Luxon’s Leadership and Te Pati Māori | 30 with Guyon Espiner S4 Ep4 | RNZ

Former Prime Minister Bill English joins Guyon Espiner for a rare in-depth interview, giving his most direct comments yet on Chris Luxon’s leadership, the National Party’s prospects in 2026, and why changing leaders “doesn’t work”. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_... English also reflects on his years working closely with the Māori Party inside a National-led government and why he barely recognises the modern Te Pāti Māori, saying the party has changed dramatically since the days of Tariana Turia and Pita Sharples. He discusses MMP politics, the current coalition’s stability, how New Zealand is handling major economic shifts, and why housing is the defining issue for this generation. A candid, insightful look at New Zealand politics from someone who helped shape it.