Shane, Brigitte and Kathryn look ahead to the Government's Emissions Reduction Plan, Thursday's Budget, also reflecting on the border reopening, immigration reset and the Maori Party's decision not to stand in the Tauranga by-election.

Shane, Brigitte and Kathryn look ahead to the Government's Emissions Reduction Plan, Thursday's Budget, also reflecting on the border reopening, immigration reset and the Māori Party's decision not to stand in the Tauranga by-election.

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.

Shane Te Pou is a former candidate, campaign manager and executive member of the Labour Party, and a former union official. He is no longer a member of any political party. He is a Director and HR Manager for IT Company Mega.

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