Paddy Gower Has Issues

Season 1

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.

Where to Watch Season 1

17 Episodes

The Reading Wars
E1
The Reading WarsPaddy 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.
Slash
E2
SlashPaddy 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.
Bulling in Schools
E3
Bulling in SchoolsPaddy 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.
Rugby’s Moment of Truth
E4
Rugby’s Moment of TruthPaddy 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.
Medical Regugees
E5
Medical RegugeesPaddy 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.
The Gender Debate
E6
The Gender Debate
Feral Cats
E7
Feral Cats
Postcode Cancer
E8
Postcode Cancer
Early Childhood Education
E9
Early Childhood Education
Exorcism
E10
Exorcism
Nangs
E11
Nangs
Sextortion
E12
Sextortion
Menopause
E13
Menopause
Dirt Bike Gangs
E14
Dirt Bike Gangs
NZ Nursing
E15
NZ Nursing
Blindness
E16
Blindness
Dementia
E17
Dementia