27 Sep 2022

Political commentators Neale Jones & Tim Hurdle

From Nine To Noon, 11:05 am on 27 September 2022
Jacinda Ardern making a speech to the UN General Assembly in New York on 24 September 2022.

Photo: RNZ / Craig McCulloch

Neale, Tim and Kathryn talk about Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at the UN and her return to a tough domestic agenda, including some headwinds over the shape of the income insurance scheme. Also they discuss the concerns about a potential conflict of interest over contracts awarded to Nanaia Mahuta's husband.

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.