Paddy Gower Has Issues

2023

Documentary

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.

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Returning Series

First Aired

May 24, 2023

Last Aired

October 7, 2025

Networks

Three

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

The Reading Wars

Air date: 2023-05-24

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.

Slash

Air date: 2023-05-31

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.

Bulling in Schools

Air date: 2023-06-07

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.

Rugby’s Moment of Truth

Air date: 2023-06-14

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.

Medical Regugees

Air date: 2023-06-21

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.

The Gender Debate

Air date: 2023-06-28

Feral Cats

Air date: 2023-07-05

Postcode Cancer

Air date: 2023-07-12

Early Childhood Education

Air date: 2023-07-19

E10

Exorcism

Air date: 2023-07-26

E11