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 commentator and a National Party member.

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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. Opponents to the AUKUS pillar two have been vocal - including former PM Helen Clark a former Australian foreign minister.

Dale Husband is a long time broadcaster and Radio Waatea presenter hosting a Maori focused current affairs programme.

Liam Hehir is a Palmerston North lawyer, political commentator and a National Party member.

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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. He is a director of several companies, including Museum Street Strategies, a public affairs firm.

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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 Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew Little. He is the director of public affairs firm Capital.

Tim Hurdle is a former National senior adviser, was the National Party Campaign Director in 2020. He is a director of several companies, including Museum Street Strategies, a public affairs firm.

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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.

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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 Staff to Andrew Little. He is the director of public affairs firm Capital.

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 the party's deputy leader, Nicola Willis.

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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 now works for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa.

Liam Hehir is a Palmerston North lawyer, political commentator and a National Party member.

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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 lawyer, political commentator and a National Party member.

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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 the party's deputy leader, Nicola Willis.

Gareth Hughes is a former Green MP and now works for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa.

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Brigitte and Neale reflect on this year's Waitangi Day commemorations, and the Government's decision to scrap Auckland's regional fuel tax. Also, a look at how Labour is adjusting to its position as the Opposition.

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.

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 the party's deputy leader, Nicola Willis.

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