Paddy Gower Has Issues
Season 1
Episodes
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
