The latest on the political front including National's denial that former Trade Minister Todd McClay helped facilitate a donation and the Greens' Julie Anne Genter defends the 'feebate' emissions scheme after Treasury criticism. Matthew Hooton is an Auckland-based public relations consultant and lobbyist. 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..