14 Jun 2021

Political commentators Jones & Morten

From Nine To Noon, 11:06 am on 14 June 2021

Kathryn, Neale and Brigitte discuss the Government's electric vehicle rebate scheme which will be funded through levies on high emission new cars and imports. Also the Immigration Minister's visa extension for 10.000 foreign workers.

A diagram showing the process for applying for an EV rebate.

Photo: NZTA / Waka Kotahi

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 Capital Government Relations.

Brigitte Morten is a senior consultant with public and commercial law firm Franks & Ogilvie and a former senior ministerial advisor for the previous National-led government.