Nine To Noon Politics

Commentators from the right and left make sense of the week in politics, in conversation with Nine to Noon's Kathryn Ryan.

Presented by Kathryn Ryan

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Political commentators Neale Jones & Liam Hehir

Many topics to discuss including Labour's wealth tax, the newly announced infrastructure agency and the latest in the Greens - Darlene Tana saga.
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Political commentators Dale Husband & Tim Hurdle

Dale, Tim and Kathryn discuss proposed changes to the Fast Track Bill, a potential capital raise for Kiwi Bank, escalating power prices, the Treaty Principles Bill and what came out of the Local Government conference.
Collage of Chris Bishop, protestors and mining equipment

Political commentators Neale Jones & Brigitte Morten

Neale, Brigitte and Kathryn discuss the mounting pressure on the Health Minister, the Prime Minister's trip to Canberra, and the long-awaited OCR cut.
Christopher Luxon and Anthony Albanese hold a joint media conference on August 16, 2024.

Political commentators Gareth Hughes & Brigitte Morten

Gareth and Brigitte discuss Shane Jones' broadside on the electricity gen-tailers; the government's replacement for Three Waters and the government's demand that any public service pay increases come from existing baselines.
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Political commentators Sue Moroney & Tim Hurdle

Sue and Tim join Paddy to talk about yesterday's National Party conference, where Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced plans to fast-track changes to the maths curriculum in the wake of what he labelled "appalling" results of Year 8 students.
Christopher Luxon delivers his keynote speech at the National Party conference 4 August 2024.

Political commentators Dale Husband and Liam Hehir

Dale and Liam join Kathryn to talk about how the decision by US President Joe Biden to step down may impact New Zealand.
Composite images of Darleen Tana, Chloe Swarbrick, Joe Biden, pine forest.

Political commentators Tim Hurdle and Dale Husband

Tim and Dale join Kathryn to look at Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's time in the US for Nato and the meetings he held with various world leaders.
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Political commentators Sue Moroney and Tim Hurdle

Sue Moroney and Tim Hurdle talk about the Prime Minister's networking opportunities as he heads to Washington DC for a NATO summit. ACT has invoked the "agree to disagree" coalition cause over the digital media bill. And, what's in the detail of Chris Bishop's plan for housing - and could alcohol law reform be on the cards as part of the government's mental health targets?

Political commentators Sue Moroney and Ben Thomas

Sue and Ben discuss the Government's recent big announcements on drugs, crime and plans for congestion charging.
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Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Neale Jones

Neale and Brigitte dive into the recent infrastructure debacles - no power for Northland, a grounded Air Force plane, and a stranded ferry - what will it take, and how much will it take, to fix?
The Aratere aground in the Marlborough Sounds

Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Gareth Hughes

It's Budget week, what can be expected on Thursday? First home grants have been ditched to save $240m. And David McLeod's donation missteps.
National Party MP David McLeod listening to evidence in select committee.

Political commentators Neale Jones and Tim Hurdle

Neale and Tim join Kathryn for a preview of the Budget - what of the pre-Budget announcements so far, how bad might the state of the nation's books be and what does success look like for Finance Minister Nicola Willis? They'll also discuss the government's recent announcements on gangs, charter schools and pick over how the coalition's pledges are proceeding - are some proving trickier than others?

Political commentators Dale Husband and Brigitte Morten

Finance Minister Nicola Willis is promising 93% of households will benefit from tax relief in the upcoming Budget, as public agencies are tasked with drastic cost-cutting targets.
Green party MP Julie Anne Genter

Political commentators Sue Bradford & Liam Hehir

Sue Bradford and Liam Hehir discuss the allegations of inappropriate behaviour surfacing against Green MP Julie Anne Genter, following her outburst in the House - and the party's response. And the still unresolved question of New Zealand's participation in AUKUS Pillar Two.

Political commentators Dale Husband and Liam Hehir

As public service job losses top 3000, there is debate over how frontline workers will be affected - with Children's Minister Karen Chhour saying their services will be improved. The opposition says they will be compromised.
ACT party MP Karen Chhour