Will the Labour caucus kick Gaurav Sharma out this week - and have his accusations caused lasting damage to the party? Should National's leader Christopher Luxon release the detail of an inquiry into Sam Uffindell? And are this year's local body elections at risk of being overrun by conspiracy theorists? 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 party advisor and was campaign director for National at the 2020 election.

Neale, Tim and Kathryn discuss the government Kiwibank buy back.

Also will the Labour caucus kick Gaurev Sharma out this week - and have his accusations caused lasting damage to the party?

Should National's leader Christopher Luxon release the detail of an inquiry into Sam Uffindell?

And are this year's local body elections at risk of being overrun by conspiracy theorists?

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 party advisor and was campaign director for National at the 2020 election.

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