Nine To Noon Politics

Brigitte Morten and Neale Jones join Kathryn to look at whether the PM has made a misstep over hate speech, is it part of a desire to speed up action on some changes - and what are the risks in that? Brigitte Morten and Neale Jones join Kathryn to look at whether the PM has made a misstep over hate speech, is it part of a desire to speed up action on some changes - and what are the risks in that?...

The Covid spread in Australia, sees the trans Tasman travel bubble paused and highlights slow vaccination rates here. Also frustration at the rollout of the Government's almost 2-billion dollar programme for mental health services. The Covid spread in Australia, sees the trans Tasman travel bubble paused and highlights slow vaccination rates here. Also frustration at the rollout of the Government&...

Neale, Liam and Kathryn talk about the positve forecasts for the economy, tempered with worker shortages set to bite. Also the latest Covid vaccine rollout and whether the booking system is robust enough. Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew Little. He is director of Capital Government Relations. Liam Hehir is a Palmerston N...

Kathryn, Neale and Brigitte discuss the Government's electric vehicle rebate scheme which will be funded through levies on high emission new cars and imports. Also the Immigration Minister's visa extension for 10.000 foreign workers. 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 Relati...

Stephen and Brigitte talk to Kathryn about when hard calls might get made not the Climate Change Commission's final report is with the Government, and reflections on National MP's three decade long career. Stephen Mills is the executive director of UMR Research , which is the polling firm used by Labour. He is former political adviser to two Labour governments. Stephen and Brigitte talk to Kathryn...

The trans Tasman Prime Ministers meet, Jacinda Ardern and Scott Morrison hold talks. 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 the prev...

Neale, Ben and Kathryn with some post Budget analysis and discussion about the Opposition's response. Neale, Ben and Kathryn with some post Budget analysis and discussion about the Opposition's 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 Capital Government Relations. Ben Thomas is a PR c...

Stephen, Ben and Kathryn discuss the results of last night's Newshub-Reid research poll including preferred Prime Minister, and they look ahead to the budget on Thursday. Stephen Mills is the executive director of UMR Research , which is the polling firm used by Labour. He is former political adviser to two Labour governments. Ben Thomas is a PR consultant and a former National Government press se...

Neale, Ben and Kathryn talk about a new unit within the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet to keep the Government on track to meeting priorities in key portfolios, including housing, child welfare and infrastructure. They also look at fair pay agreements and ahead to next week's budget. Neale, Ben and Kathryn talk about a new unit within the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet to keep t...

Neale Jones and Brigitte Morten talk to Kathryn about the key recommendations in National review document, and leader Judith Collins' 'racist separatism' comments following the health reform announcement that includes a new Maori Health Authority. 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 Gov...

Stephen and Brigitte join Kathryn to look at the big shakeup of the health system and the risks for the government if it doesn't result in better service delivery. Will race be a big issue in the 2023 election, given decisions made on establishing a MÄori Health Authority and how to resolve IhumÄtao, and why did Labour vote to keep the waka-jumping law? Stephen Mills is the executive dir...

Stephen, Brigitte and Kathryn discuss the ongoing management of Covid as the trans Tasman bubble takes off. Stephen Mills is the executive director of UMR Research , which is the polling firm used by Labour. He is former political adviser to two Labour governments. Brigitte Morten is a senior consultant with public and commercial law firm Franks & Ogilvie and a former senior ministerial advisor fo...

Brigitte Morten and Shane Te Pou talk to Kathryn about the pressure mounting on the Government over the Covid vaccine rollout and the latest border workers infected with the virus. Also the reaction to the suspension of arrivals from India. And what's happening in the City of Sails with Light Rail, business confidence and safety at the Ports of Auckland. Brigitte Morten is a senior consultant with...

Political commentators Neale Jones and Trish Sherson talk to Kathryn about what is likely up for consideration in the upcoming budget, all eyes are on today's travel bubble announcement,and is pressure mounting on Labour to do more to ease the housing crisis? 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...

Neale Jones and Brigitte Morten discuss the Government's housing announcement and its implications. 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 advis...

Louder calls for a Trans Tasman travel bubble amid increasingly frosting Australasian political relations and Stephen, Brigitte and Kathryn look at a lower than expected GDP quarter figure. Stephen Mills is the executive director of UMR Research , which is the polling firm used by Labour. He is former political adviser to two Labour governments. Brigitte Morten is a senior consultant with public a...

Stephen and Trish talk to Kathryn about the way the government has been announcing Covid 19 alert level changes and the reaction to the process, particularly from businesses. Was anything learnt by politicians and the public about the National Party review? Stephen Mills is the executive director of UMR Research , which is the polling firm used by Labour. He is former political adviser to two Labo...

Parliament's back after a recess dominated by the Valentine's Day Covid cluster. We'll talk about the most recent lockdown, the communications around it and how the vaccine will roll out. Stephen Mills is the executive director of UMR Research and former political adviser to two Labour governments. UMR does some polling work for the Labour Party. Brigitte Morten is a senior consultant with public...

The new seven day level 3 lockdown in Auckland, Kathryn, Neale and Brigitte look at the questions it raises about management of this latest phase, public tolerance and cohesion and the vaccination strategy. 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 s...

The politics of lockdown, and the trans Tasman tensions over the citizenship row of a woman accused of terrorism. Also a look at the Priveleges Committee and the National facebook video case. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Trish, Neale and Kathryn look at the ever-changing Covid landscape with three new community cases in Auckland - hard on the heels of the Government's vaccine rollout announcement on Friday. They discuss the economic costs of even a short lockdown of three days in Auckland. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Stephen Mills and Trish Sherson join Kathryn to look at this year's Waitangi events and National's intentions to stand candidates in Maori seats. no caption Stephen Mills and Trish Sherson join Kathryn to look at this year's Waitangi events and National's intentions to stand candidates in Maori seats. There's been some surprisingly good economic news over the past week, but the spee...

A new year in politics with pressure ramping up to roll out Covid vaccinations. 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. A new year in politics with pressure ramping up to rol...

A look back on the political landscape and a look forward and also a busy few days in politics including the Simpson/Roche review and three billion dollars in new spending. A look back on the political landscape and a look forward and also a busy few days in politics including the Simpson/Roche review and three billion dollars in new spending. Stephen Mills is the executive director of UMR Researc...

Stephen, Trish and Kathryn discuss the first post-election poll which is bad news for National, the challenges for ACT working out its strategy and the Trans Tasman bubble not happening before February. Stephen Mills is the executive director of UMR Research, which is the polling firm used by Labour. He is former political adviser to two Labour governments. Trish Sherson is from corporate affairs...