Nine To Noon Politics

Neale, Liam and Kathryn discuss a range of law and order issues, including gang patch legislation, violent crime data and the adding of more police officers to community patrol teams. Also the latest GDP figure and what’s happening in the transport portfolio. 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...

Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Gareth Hughes discuss the week's big political moments. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Sue and Ben look back on a momentous week for Te Ao Māori with the tangi of Kiīngi Tūheitia and his daughter crowned the eighth Māori monarch. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Many topics to discuss including Labour's wealth tax, the newly announced infrastructure agency and the latest in the Greens - Darlene Tana saga. 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 public affairs firm Capital. Liam Hehir is a Palmerston North lawyer, political commentator and a National Party...

Dale, Tim and Kathryn discuss proposed changes to the Fast Track Bill, a potential capital raise for Kiwi Bank, escalating power prices, the Treaty Principles Bill and what came out of the Local Government conference. Dale Husband is a long time broadcaster and Radio Waatea presenter hosting a Maori focused current affairs programme. Tim Hurdle is a former National senior adviser, was the National...

Neale, Brigitte and Kathryn discuss the mounting pressure on the Health Minister, the Prime Minister's trip to Canberra, and the long-awaited OCR cut. Neale, Brigitte and Kathryn discuss the mounting pressure on the Health Minister, Dr Shane Reti as pressure ramps up in his portfolio. Also Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's visit to Canberra to meet his counterpart, and can the Government tak...

Gareth and Brigitte discuss Shane Jones' broadside on the electricity gen-tailers; the government's replacement for Three Waters and the government's demand that any public service pay increases come from existing baselines. Gareth and Brigitte discuss Shane Jones' broadside on the electricity gen-tailers; the government's replacement for Three Waters and the government's demand tha...

Sue and Tim join Paddy to talk about yesterday's National Party conference, where Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced plans to fast-track changes to the maths curriculum in the wake of what he labelled "appalling" results of Year 8 students. Sue Moroney is a former Labour MP and now chief executive of Community Law Centres Aotearoa. Tim Hurdle is a former National senior adviser, was the Na...

Dale and Liam join Kathryn to talk about how the decision by US President Joe Biden to step down may impact New Zealand. Dale and Liam join Kathryn to talk about how the decision by US President Joe Biden to step down may impact New Zealand. They'll also discuss the third climate budget missing its target and plans for a tree-planting blitz, the release of the Darleen Tana report and the drop...

Tim and Dale join Kathryn to look at Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's time in the US for Nato and the meetings he held with various world leaders. Tim and Dale join Kathryn to look at Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's time in the US for Nato and the meetings he held with various world leaders. Concerns about what happened ahead of the Aratere's grounding last week were outed by acting...

Sue Moroney and Tim Hurdle talk about the Prime Minister's networking opportunities as he heads to Washington DC for a NATO summit. ACT has invoked the "agree to disagree" coalition cause over the digital media bill. And, what's in the detail of Chris Bishop's plan for housing - and could alcohol law reform be on the cards as part of the government's mental health targets? Sue Moroney is a former...

Sue and Ben discuss the Government's recent big announcements on drugs, crime and plans for congestion charging. Sue and Ben discuss the Government's recent big announcements on drugs, crime and plans for congestion charging. New Zealand First has invoked its 'agree to disagree' provision - how did it go down? The latest poll shows stable support for the coalition, but what about th...

Neale and Brigitte dive into the recent infrastructure debacles - no power for Northland, a grounded Air Force plane, and a stranded ferry - what will it take, and how much will it take, to fix? Neale and Brigitte dive into the recent infrastructure debacles - no power for Northland, a grounded Air Force plane, and a stranded ferry - what will it take, and how much will it take, to fix? And what d...

It's Budget week, what can be expected on Thursday? First home grants have been ditched to save $240m. And David McLeod's donation missteps. Image of David McLeod. It's Budget week - we'll look ahead to what to expect on Thursday. First home grants have been ditched - it'll save $240m but could there be a greater political cost? And David McLeod becomes the latest MP to have made a...

Neale and Tim join Kathryn for a preview of the Budget - what of the pre-Budget announcements so far, how bad might the state of the nation's books be and what does success look like for Finance Minister Nicola Willis? They'll also discuss the government's recent announcements on gangs, charter schools and pick over how the coalition's pledges are proceeding - are some proving trickier than others...

Finance Minister Nicola Willis is promising 93% of households will benefit from tax relief in the upcoming Budget, as public agencies are tasked with drastic cost-cutting targets. Finance Minister Nicola Willis is promising 93% of households will benefit from tax relief in the upcoming Budget, as public agencies are tasked with drastic cost-cutting targets. Green MP Julie-Anne Genter is keeping a...

Sue Bradford and Liam Hehir discuss the allegations of inappropriate behaviour surfacing against Green MP Julie Anne Genter, following her outburst in the House - and the party's response. And the still unresolved question of New Zealand's participation in AUKUS Pillar Two. Sue Bradford is a community-based activist and former Green MP. Liam Hehir is a Palmerston North lawyer, political commentato...

As public service job losses top 3000, there is debate over how frontline workers will be affected - with Children's Minister Karen Chhour saying their services will be improved. The opposition says they will be compromised. With the Government's Budget quickly approaching, Finance Minister Nicola Willis remains determined to deliver tax cuts - even if they're from borrowed money. Oppone...

The axe continues to fall over public service jobs as the Budget looms - can the cuts deliver the savings sought? Meanwhile Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces his top priorities for the coming months. Gareth Hughes is a former Green MP and now works for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa. Tim Hurdle is a former National senior adviser, was the National Party Campaign Director in 2020....

Neale Jones and Tim Hurdle discuss the continued scrutiny on the Government's finances, as more jobs are cut from the public sector. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon continues his effort to play down expectations of what is in this year's Budget. And the top brass at police and defence have warned MPs the spending cuts could weaken frontline services. Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leade...

Sue and Ben discuss Winston Peters' comments comparing co-governance to Nazi Germany's race-based theory, debate over the fiscal outlook, and the Green Party's ongoing woes. Sue Moroney is a former MP with the Labour Party and now chief executive of Community Law Centres Aotearoa. Ben Thomas is a former National government press secretary, a columnist and a director of public affairs firm Capital....

Time is up on the Government's 100-day priority plan - Neale and Brigitte talk about what's been achieved. Also up for discussion is the new $20b transport plan, a new fast-track bill for big projects, what could happen to the food in schools programme, and the Greens' new co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staf...

Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Liam Hehir look at the U-turn by the Prime Minister over his accommodation allowance, the progress of the great legislative repeal, the housing minister's plan to "flood" our biggest cities with land for development and what the government was warned about the state of the media market before the collapse of Newshub. Gareth Hughes is a former Green MP and n...

Dale and Liam discuss the life and political strides Fa'anānā Efeso Collins, and what will come next for the Green Party after his death. And reshuffles are also on the horizon for the Labour Party after Grant Robertson announced his retirement. Dale Husband is a long time broadcaster and Radio Waatea presenter hosting a Maori focused current affairs programme. Liam Hehir is a Palmerston North law...

Gareth and Brigitte break down the Prime Minister's State of the Nation speech yesterday, the government's repeal of Three Waters, and the race for the Greens' leadership position. Brigitte Morten is a director with public and commercial law firm Franks Ogilvie and a former senior ministerial advisor for the previous National-led government, a National Party member and currently volunteering for t...