Nine To Noon Politics

Stephen Mills and Trish Sherson talk to Lynn about the latest Colmar Brunton poll, Judith Collins' memoir and the scrapping of Kiwibuild. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Neale, Brigitte and Kathryn discuss the government's shocker week with Covid-19 quarantine management, and there's mixed reviews of the major health sector reform proposals. Neale, Brigitte and Kathryn discuss the government's shocker week with Covid-19 quarantine management, and there's mixed reviews of the major health sector reform proposals. Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour L...

Neale Jones and Trish Sherson about New Zealand First's Shane Jones' candidacy for Northland, what's happening within Greens and the grassroots and are we nearing 10 percent unemployment? Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew Little. He is the director of Capital Government Relations. Trish Sherson is from corporate affairs f...

As the Prime Minister is due to announce today an expected move to Level 1, Stephen and Trish discuss the country's economic outlook. As the Prime Minister is due to announce today an expected move to Level 1, Stephen and Trish discuss the country's economic outlook. Stephen Mills is the executive director of UMR Research , which is the polling firm used by Labour. He is former political advi...

Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew Little. He is the director of Capital Government Relations. Trish Sherson is from corporate affairs firm Sherson Willis, and a former ACT press secretary. Neale Jones and Trish Sherson talk to Kathryn about what to expect from the political week including mounting calls to move to alert l...

Politics commentators Matthew Hooton and Neale Jones talk to Kathryn about the results of the latest Newshub Reid-Research, which show that Labour leader Jacinda Ardern could comfortably lead alone. The poll has Labour on 56.5 percentage points - up 14 - while National slumps down 12.7 percentage points to 30.6. The Greens sneak in just above the 5 percent threshold while New Zealand First falls t...

Political commentators Stephen Mills and Brigitte Morten talk about the expectations of a nation as the Prime Minister is about to announce when we move to alert level two, also a look ahead to Thursday's budget. Political commentators Stephen Mills and Brigitte Morten talk about the expectations of a nation as the Prime Minister is about to announce when we move to alert level two, also a look ah...

Matthew and Stephen discuss the growing expectation for a move to level 2, given the number of daily cases of Covid-19 is consistently in single figures. Matthew Hooton is an Auckland based consultant and lobbyist. Stephen Mills is the executive director of UMR Research and former political adviser to two Labour governments. Matthew and Stephen discuss the growing expectation for a move to level 2...

Matthew Hooton and Neale Jones join Kathryn to discuss the growing scrutiny on the length and the stringency of lockdown level 4 and now level 3. Also whether new business support measures go far enough? And lockdown results in 30-thousand more people signing up for the jobseeker benefit. Matthew Hooton and Neale Jones join Kathryn to discuss the growing scrutiny on the length and the stringency o...

Our political commentators Neale Jones and Trish Sherson talk to Kathryn about a big day for Cabinet weighing up whether to move from Level 4 lockdown to level 3. Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew Little. He is the director of Capital Government Relations. Trish Sherson is from corporate affairs firm Sherson Willis, and a...

It's a crucial week, as the government weighs a shift to level three, Treasury estimates the damage of Covid-19 on the economy, and actual unemployment figures are released. Matthew Hooton and Stephen Mills discuss what will this might mean for the election date. Matthew Hooton is an Auckland based consultant and lobbyist. Stephen Mills is the executive director of UMR Research and former politica...

Matthew Hooton and Stephen Mills talk to Kathryn about the Government's lockdown exit strategy and look at what point the economic & social consequences become a health issues. Matthew Hooton is an Auckland based consultant and lobbyist. Stephen Mills is the executive director of UMR Research and former political adviser to two Labour governments. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Politics commentators Matthew Hooton and Neale Jones join Kathryn to discuss the government's economic response to Covid-19, how the Prime Minister's office is keeping a tight rein on the flow of information and the new committee to scrutinise the government's Covid response, which will be chaired by Simon Bridges. Matthew Hooton is an Auckland based consultant and lobbyist. Neale Jones was Chief...

Neale Jones and Brigette Morten join Kathryn to discuss the political fallout from Covid-19. Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew Little. He is the director of Capital Government Relations. Brigitte Morten is a senior consultant with public and commercial law firm Franks & Ogilvie and a former senior ministerial advisor for...

What are the political ramifications of the government's decisions on coronavirus? Stephen Mills is the executive director of UMR Research and former political adviser to two Labour governments. Trish Sherson is from corporate affairs firm Sherson Willis, and a former ACT press secretary. What are the political ramifications of the government's decisions on coronavirus? Stephen Mills is the e...

Matthew and Neale join Kathryn to talk about how the government is handling the Covid-19 outbreak and what options Cabinet has to ease the burden of the disease. They'll also look at delays to gun reform legislation, John Tamihere's decision to stand for the Maori Party and Jeanette Fitzsimon's legacy. Matthew Hooton is an Auckland based consultant and lobbyist. Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to L...

The ongoing impact of the coronavirus on trade as pressure on business intensifies. Also a look at the EV feebate scheme and National's economic plan. The ongoing impact of the coronavirus on trade as pressure on business intensifies. Also a look at the EV feebate scheme and National's economic plan. no caption Matthew Hooton is an Auckland based consultant and lobbyist. Neale Jones was Chief...

Kathryn, Trish and Stephen chat about the controversy swirling around NZ First, and also look at whether tax will become a new tug of war between parties in the race for the median voter. no caption Kathryn, Trish and Stephen chat about the controversy swirling around NZ First, and also look at whether tax will become a new tug of war between parties in the race for the median voter. Go to this ep...

A look at the future of the Maori Party, Shane Jones hints he'll run in Northland and what the latest political poll is showing. Matthew Hooton is an Auckland based consultant and lobbyist. Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew Little. He is the director of Capital Government Relations. A look at the future of the Maori Party...

Matthew, Neale and Kathryn reflect on the passing of former Prime Minister Mike Moore. Also with the election date announced, a look at what that means for the way the Government's agenda unfolds. Matthew, Neale and Kathryn reflect on the passing of former Prime Minister Mike Moore. Also with the election date announced, a look at what that means for the way the Government's agenda unfolds. n...

Labour's annual retreat, the Whanau ora dispute and a resolution to the long-running land dispute at Ihumatao draws near. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A look ahead at some of the political issues this election year: Can Labour pivot to focus on infrastructure, is National going populist right and how can the Greens and New Zealand First mark out their territory? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details