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.

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

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, Brigitte and Kathryn discuss the mounting pressure on the Health Minister, the Prime Minister's trip to Canberra, and the long-awaited OCR cut.

Neale, Brigitte and Kathryn discuss the mounting pressure on the Health Minister, Dr Shane Reti as pressure ramps up in his portfolio.

Also Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's visit to Canberra to meet his counterpart, and can the Government take any credit for the OCR cut?

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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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.

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.

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

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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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.

Sue Moroney is a former Labour MP and now chief executive of Community Law Centres 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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Dale and Liam join Kathryn to talk about how the decision by US President Joe Biden to step down may impact New Zealand.

Dale and Liam join Kathryn to talk about how the decision by US President Joe Biden to step down may impact New Zealand.

They'll also discuss the third climate budget missing its target and plans for a tree-planting blitz, the release of the Darleen Tana report and the drop in inflation.

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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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.

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.

Concerns about what happened ahead of the Aratere's grounding last week were outed by acting Prime Minister Winston Peters - could KiwiRail lose control of the Cook Strait ferries?

And what options are the Greens left with over Darleen Tana?

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

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 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 Moroney is a former Labour MP now Chief Executive of Community Law Centres Aotearoa. Sue is also the chair of the Waikato Labour Electorate Committee.

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 the Government's recent big announcements on drugs, crime and plans for congestion charging.

Sue and Ben discuss the Government's recent big announcements on drugs, crime and plans for congestion charging.

New Zealand First has invoked its 'agree to disagree' provision - how did it go down?

The latest poll shows stable support for the coalition, but what about the 'preferred Prime Minister' stakes?

And how is Labour's rebuilding strategy going?

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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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?

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?

And what did we learn from Parliament's 'scrutiny week'?

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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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.

Image of David McLeod.

It's Budget week - we'll look ahead to what to expect on Thursday. First home grants have been ditched - it'll save $240m but could there be a greater political cost? And David McLeod becomes the latest MP to have made a misstep - this over his electoral return. Meanwhile the Greens' inquiry into Darlene Tana drags on.

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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