
Paddy Gower tackles the issues facing New Zealanders. He's joined in studio by Newshub reporters, and comedians Karen O'Leary, Eli Matthewson and Courtney Dawson.
Documentary • Series • 2023 • 3 seasons
Starring: Patrick Gower, Karen O'Leary

S1 E1 - The Reading Wars
Paddy Gower tackles the issues facing New Zealanders. He's joined in studio by Newshub reporters, and comedians Karen O'Leary, Eli Matthewson and Courtney Dawson. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
May 24, 2023 • 49m

S1 E2 - Slash
Paddy is joined by Samantha Hayes with a devastating report on pine slash. Karen O'Leary tackles big business pharmacies. Comedians Eli Matthewson & Courtney Dawson bring hot issues of the week. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
May 31, 2023 • 48m

S1 E3 - Bulling in Schools
Paddy investigates the bullying our kids are subjected to, at school and online. Karen O'Leary tackles "bagsing", comedians Eli Matthewson and Courtney Dawson bring topical issues of the week. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Jun 7, 2023 • 47m

S1 E4 - Rugby’s Moment of Truth
Paddy is joined by Andrew Gourdie who asks: is rugby still our national game? Karen investigates hairdresser chats, comedians Eli and Courtney bring topical issues of the week. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Jun 14, 2023 • 49m
S1 E5 - Medical Regugees
Paddy receives a report from US Correspondent Mitch McCann on weight loss tourism, Karen looks into the impact of payWave technology, and comedians Eli and Courtney bring topical issues of the week.
Jun 21, 2023 • 43m
S1 E6 - The Gender Debate
Jun 28, 2023 • 43m
S1 E7 - Feral Cats
Jul 5, 2023 • 43m
S1 E8 - Postcode Cancer
Jul 12, 2023 • 42m
S1 E9 - Early Childhood Education
Jul 19, 2023 • 43m
S1 E10 - Exorcism
Jul 26, 2023 • 45m
S1 E11 - Nangs
Aug 2, 2023 • 45m
S1 E12 - Sextortion
Aug 9, 2023 • 43m
S1 E13 - Menopause
Aug 16, 2023 • 46m
S1 E14 - Dirt Bike Gangs
Aug 23, 2023 • 44m
S1 E15 - NZ Nursing
Aug 30, 2023 • 43m
S1 E16 - Blindness
Sep 6, 2023 • 43m
S1 E17 - Dementia
Sep 13, 2023 • 44m
Paddy Gower Has Issues
Paddy Gower tackles the issues facing New Zealanders. He's joined in studio by Newshub reporters, and comedians Karen O'Leary, Eli Matthewson and Courtney Dawson.
Documentary • TV Series • 2023