Christopher Luxon caught lying in the house, Chris Bishop tries to cover his boss's arse and it doesn't end wellThe Government has missed its targets for reducing child poverty which is bad, but what is worse is that in the middle of last year they watered down the results they would see as successful...and they still missed themWinston Peters is causing some raised eyebrows around parliament at the moment voting with Labour and the Greens at different times today. Is this just NZ First being honest actors and if the idea is good they'll support...or a message to the PM to watch himself once Seymour becomes his deputy=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Simon Wilson joins us to talk about his article which speaks to "Christopher Luxon’s long, slow walk to oblivion"The Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has taken aim at Ricardo Menendez March in parliament again - this time because the Green MP referred to the country as "Aotearoa."The Electoral Commission has lost so many IT experts, that if an election was called today, they wouldn't have the ability to even run one.Fourteen months after the Government promised to deliver 500 extra police officers, there are fewer cops in the country, with just nine months remaining to meet the target.=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Tamatha Paul joins us live tonight to talk about the first official evaluation from government's youth bootcamp and the fact that he prime minister says he's "really comfortable" with the public not knowing the reoffending rate for the coalition's pilot boot camp programme.Stuff and Three News revealed that universities are getting ready to cut courses after a leaked budget briefing showed that the Government plans to end a “lifeline” funding boost. The Government has yet to confirm its plan, but the sector is gearing up for a fightThe PM was on Breakfast this morning explaining why so many Kiwi's don't see the future he talks about and are fleeing our whenua in record numbers.

Destiny Church's actions have been labelled as "thuggery" by Auckland's Mayor Wayne Brown and going "too far" according to Prime Minister Chris Luxon. Police are investigation is assault charges should be laid and joining us tonight to talk about the weekends events are national icon Jools Topp after the Topp Twins made a public statement in the weekend about the happenings, and drag queen Sunita Torrence, aka Coco FlaskErica Stanford was on Q&A in the weekend suggesting that, for the right amount of capital, NZ could be a permanent location or retirement spot for wealthy international investors. The conversational also covered off teachers professional development and school lunchesComedian Bill Burr launched a blistering attack on the ultra-wealthy, declaring that billionaires should be 'put down like fucking rabid dogs' for their role in perpetuating economic inequality.=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

The Wellington City Council has unveiled the full design for the changes to Courtenay Place, set to begin in April.In other news, Kinleith Mill has announced that 230 workers will lose their jobs due to a reduction in paper production operations.Tamatha Paul has raised questions about National’s commitment to housing, leading to an interesting slip by Chris Bishop regarding the party's definition of social housing.We will also look at a powerful oral submission opposing the Oranga Tamariki (Responding to Serious Youth Offending) Amendment Bill, a potential gold rush in Otago, and Mariamenos' mokopuna bill.

Additionally, we'll cover her speech during the second reading of the repeal of 7aa.As always, we'll bring you the latest memes, positive news stories, and an overview of upcoming government submissions.=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================

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Chris Hipkins spoke on Breakfast today about David Seymour's antics this week and what Christopher Luxon should do about itTreaty Principles Bill submissions are happening from political stalwarts of all parts of the political spectrum who all seem to be saying the same thing...'No'!Blast from the Alt-Right past, Milo Yiannopoulos revealed on Tim Pool's show on how the Right have grown to dominate independent media...and it seems to be the definition of what a 'grift' is all about.Lil Musk was in the oval office today telling Trump he's not the presidentWe have news tonight about people stealing our designs for merch, it's equal parts hilarious and terrifying which we'll tell you all about this evening.And maybe a story about how reality TV is so far from reality...yeah we do all know this, but this example may shock even you=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

New Zealand is backsliding on much of its social progress, as food and housing become increasingly difficult to afford, says the Salvation Army via their State of the National release today.Over half of New Zealanders oppose greater privatisation, according to a new 1News Verian poll, while just under a third support it.Seymour has escaped punishment even though 1 News revealed he knew he wasn't supposed to drive up the steps of Parliament and still attempted to do so. We also might have a chat about the difference between antisemitism and criticizing Israelis. =================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

CEO, not PM, Luxon was on Breakfast this morning trying to convince NZ (and maybe himself) that the poor polling was no big deal and National was doing a bang up job. There is also more polling coming out tonight about the economy as we'll take a look at that.David Seymour is not the messiah, he's a very, very naughty boy according to Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee over trying to drive a vehicle up Parliament stairsChloe Swarbrick brings some school lunches with her to parliament to see if the leaders of the governing parties would like to partake in what many are describing as prison food=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

New Zealand is officially for sale as changes are made to the investment visa and the government relaxes rules around foreign investment.Seymour enters his Post-Disney-girl era, attempting to drive up the steps of parliament and Luxon doesn't seem to care that this is the future Deputy Prime Minister.NZ polls show a swing in favour of Labour and the Greens taking leadership. Must be the Coalition of Chaos special!Finally, Pat is back, and gives his official review of his time at Waitangi last week!=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNewsFollow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Nicola Willis says we can't afford to fund critical services on the