The Finance Minister says the Government is "on track with getting New Zealand on track" as it nears the end of its hundred day plan.

Nicola Willis says there are still about half a dozen decisions to make, and a few pieces of legislation that will be introduced before Friday.

The Government is in the crux of decision making around its next budget, that Ms Willis says will address the cost of living pressures and over-spending.

She says she's working on the budget with other ministers every day to figure out priorities moving forward.

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The Government's 100-day outline is coming to an end this coming Friday- but have they achieved everything they wanted? Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins to discuss.

Plus, Luxon was lambasted for using his $52,000 accommodation allowance on his own apartment, but NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett reveals Premier House needs repairs. 

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A new report investigating the state of Premier House does not state the residence is uninhabitable, but it has raised questions about its suitability as a home for the Prime Minister.

The report catalogues a list of problems, from 30 year old fittings and furnishings, to a lack of insulation and draughty, leaky windows.

NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett says other former Prime Ministers have claimed Premier House is 'substandard'.

"The trouble with Premier House is the political backlash that a Prime Minister gets if they look at even doing basic maintenance jobs- which means they don't do it."

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After producer Joe was beaten by a 13-year-old in tennis, he expressed concern about how the kid's parents were coaching and pushing her from the side-lines.

So how much is too much when it comes to pushing your kids to succeed in sport? Psychologist Dougal Sutherland joins to discuss.

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Sir John Key has made property predictions for the future, he believes house prices could still 'potentially' double in the next 10 years.

But what does Debbie Roberts from the Property Apprentice have to say about this?

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Gang patches are being banned, Luxon's made a political U-turn over a 52,000 accommodation payment, and Newshub shuts down.

Plus, would you pay $6000 to find love? Theresa Gattung sure thinks the over-40s will fork out. Join Tim, Shane Te Pou, and Simon Wilson as we wrap up the week on The Panel.

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Is it unethical that supermarkets have so much leverage over basic needs unless we sign up to coupon card saving schemes?

Personal finance educator Lisa Dudson joins us to give her insight as to why this is the case.

 

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Nutritionist Claire Turnbull has just returned from the UK where she experienced a lot of restaurants that are now including the calorie amount in the food on the menu. So we're asking our listeners "do calories influence your food consumption?" 

 

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This week on Politics Central, University of Otago politics expert Robert Patman reflects on the second anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war and weighs in on what more can be done.

Later, Police Minister Mark Mitchell makes a case for the Government's proposed legislation targeting gang patches. 

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New legislation the Government hopes will curb gang crime could be written in a matter of weeks.

But we'll have to wait until at least the end of the year to see the ban on insignia pass into law.

The legislation also looks to stop criminal gangs from gathering in groups, by giving police the right to issue dispersal notices.

Non-consorting laws will stop specified members from associating or communicating with each other, for up to three years.

Police Minister Mark Mitchell, says in 2013, insignia was banned in schools, hospitals and public buildings, and it's been effective.

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