Nine To Noon Politics

Political Commentators Lamia Imam and Liam Hehir join Kathryn to talk about the National Party's weekend conference and its pledge to introduce harsher sentences as part of its law and order policy. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has begun a week-long tour of China, what does a successful trip look like? Lamia and Liam will also discuss Michael Wood's implosion and what changes may come to how confl...

A Parliamentary inquiry has been launched and Michael Wood has temporarily lost his transport portfolio, after he failed to disclose and sell his shares in Auckland Airport. Mr Wood told the Cabinet Office numerous times he would dispose of the shares, but had failed to do so. Neale, Tim and Kathryn discuss whether he will be able to return as Transport Minister. National says the government has k...

Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Ben Thomas join Susie to discuss the recommendations for an electoral system shakeup that would lower the voting age to 16 and extend the parliamentary term to four years. Transport Minister Michael Wood may've breached Parliament rules for failing to declare his shares in Auckland Airport, former PM Jacinda Ardern is now a Dame - but not everyone has welco...

Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Tim Hurdle join Kathryn to talk about the latest poll which has the Greens taking a major hit and National and Act able to govern alone. Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Tim Hurdle join Kathryn to talk about the latest poll which has the Greens taking a major hit and National and Act able to govern alone. They'll also talk about National's...

Brigitte and Neale join Kathryn to dissect what was in last week's Budget - are there any extra votes in it for Labour, and what was the Opposition's reaction to what's been dubbed the "blowout Budget"? They'll also discuss the worsening debt situation and pressure on interest rates. Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew Litt...

Political commentators Lamia Imam and Brigitte Morten join Kathryn to talk about the latest political poll, which shows the two main parties neck and neck. How important are the minor parties this year, particularly Te Pati Maori, and does Christopher Luxon ruling out any arrangement open National up to focus on a two-standards of citizenship-style campaign? And the countdown is on to Budget Day,...

Bernie and Liam join Kathryn to talk about the shock defection of Meka Waitiri to Te Pati Maori - where does this leave Labour and the waka-jumping legislation? How does that improve the Maori Party's chances at the election. They'll also discuss the departure of Green MP Elizabeth Kerekere, the rejigging of the feebate scheme, dawn raids and on-going problems with Te Whatu Ora. Bernie O'Donnell i...

Political correspondents Tim Hurdle and Gareth Hughes join Kathryn to talk about the Government's tax review of the extremely wealthy - will it lead to actual election policy? They'll also look at the pre-Budget positioning by the Prime Minister, the implications of Australia's strategic defence review and fears over an exodus to Australia by skilled workers - what are the main parties proposing t...

Political commentators Brigitte and Gareth join Susie to talk about the changes to citizenship rules for Kiwis in Australia, the Parliament protest report, the latest snafu from National's candidate selection process, National's new agriculture policy, the Greens and the Elizabeth Kerekere challenge and how the economy is tracking. Brigitte Morten is a director with public and commercial law firm...

Neale and Brigitte join Kathryn to talk about the rebrand of Three Waters and the increase in entities from four to ten, Covid isolation rules are set to stay, the Cabinet gender parity and the report into the Auckland flood emergency response. 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...

Political Commentators Neale Jones and Tim Hurdle join Susie to talk about the Green's "crybaby" snafu, Jacinda Ardern's valedictory speech and legacy, whether Te Whatu Ora is another government merger in trouble, mounting economic woes with a $600m deficit higher than forecast, a 50 basis point hike to the OCR and a new survey which shows falling sales has surpassed labour shortages as the main w...

Neale, Tim and Susie discuss the Government's reprioritisation and refocus in light of Cyclone Gabrielle's widespread devastation, and how the relief effort will be funded and crumbling infrastructure issues addressed. Neale, Tim and Susie discuss the Government's reprioritisation and refocus in light of Cyclone Gabrielle's widespread devastation, and how the relief effort will be funded...

Neale, Tim and Kathryn discuss how much central government funding should Auckland get for its flood and cyclone clean-up. Also, where National is left after Labour's so-called policy "bonfire". And how is the Act-National dynamic might play out this election year? no caption Neale, Tim and Kathryn discuss how much central government funding should Auckland get for its flood and cyclone clean-up....

Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Brigitte Morten join Kathryn to talk about Auckland's flood recovery and Wayne Brown's independent inquiry into the Auckland flood response - which he announced at the weekend. How did the new PM go at Waitangi, what to make of his Cabinet reshuffle and will the latest poll numbers have buoyed Labour? Gareth Hughes is a former Green MP and now works for the...

Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Gareth Hughes join Kathryn to talk about the local and central government response to flooding in Auckland and other parts of the North Island. And as new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins cuts his teeth on his first crisis, we also talk about how the transition of power from Jacinda Ardern has gone. Brigitte Morten is a director with public and commercial law...

RNZ Political editor Jane Patterson RNZ's Political Editor Jane Patterson speaks with Kathryn live from Government House as new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, and Deputy PM Carmel Sepuloni are formally sworn-in at a ceremony there. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Neale, Liam and Kathryn discuss Jacinda Ardern's resignation, what new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and deputy PM Carmel Sepuloni will bring to the Labour leaderships this year, with the election date set for 14 October. 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 Hehi...

Gareth, Trish and Kathryn discuss the pressure the Government is under with a looming reset and MP resignations. Also changes in immigration policy for teachers and nurses, inflation and the domestic and international factors driving it, the rise of smaller parties and a look at the cracks exposed by the Covid years in health, education and crime. Gareth Hughes is a former Green MP and now works f...

Brigitte and Lamia join Kathryn to look at Labour's continuing slide and the polls and a weekend win for National in Hamilton West. Which portfolios are continuing to give the Government a headache and could a cabinet reshuffle planned for early next year make a difference? Three Waters has passed, but questions remain over the entrenchment clause and has co-governance been put on ice? Brigitte Mo...

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. Gareth Hughes is a former Green MP and now works for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa. no caption Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Brigitte Morten join Susie to talk about the government's backdown on its controvers...

We talk about the Reserve Bank's projections for recession - will it see the government rein in spending and will it impact Labour's election chances? We look at the compromises made over the hate speech law and how political parties reacted to the voting age judgement. Gareth Hughes is a former Green MP and now works for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa. Liam Hehir is a Palmerston North la...

In politics with Gareth Hughes and Liam Hehir, we look at the government's RMA reforms and whether National leader Christopher Luxon was really prepared for it. Was he also caught short on the details of his own party's position on climate change? In politics with Gareth Hughes and Liam Hehir, we look at the government's RMA reforms and whether National leader Christopher Luxon was really pre...

Neale and Brigitte join Kathryn to talk about the Prime Minister's criticism of big bank profits as interest rates march upwards, reappointment of Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr and the Commerce Commission decision to monitor oil company margins. And the select committee hearing the Three Waters legislation reports back on Friday - will the government stay full steam ahead? no caption Neale and...

Lamia and Brigitte join Kathryn to talk about Labour's annual conference this weekend, and the extension to the childcare subsidy. The changes kick in from next April - will it ease the squeeze on households...and the polls? The inflation bogeyman remains, while Labour is gunning for National's taxcut package. Meanwhile National's candidate selection is facing scrutiny. Brigitte Morten is a direct...

Kathryn, Lamia and Trish discuss the marathon debate that has marked the passage of the Fair Pay Agreement law. It's a fundamental shift in employment relations, but could it be first on the chopping block if National gets into power and what else would National scrap? Also they take a look at some interesting candidate selections within National and touch on the size of the economic challenge ahe...