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 public affairs firm Capital. Liam Hehir is a Palmerston North lawyer, political commentator and a National Party member.
Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Gareth Hughes discuss the week's big political moments.
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.
Many topics to discuss including Labour's wealth tax, the newly announced infrastructure agency and the latest in the Greens - Darlene Tana saga.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dale and Liam join Kathryn to talk about how the decision by US President Joe Biden to step down may impact New Zealand.
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.
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 and Ben discuss the Government's recent big announcements on drugs, crime and plans for congestion charging.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.