Neale Jones

Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew Little.  Audio

Political commentators, Neale Jones and Tim Hurdle discuss a week of change - a board is returning to Health NZ,  the Reserve Bank governor is suddenly gone, as is NZ's High Commissioner to London  Audio

Brigitte Morten, Neale Jones, Victoria Young and Allan Blackman look back on 2024, as part of Nine to Noon's farewell to 2024 show. Audio

Brigitte Morten, Neale Jones, Victoria Young and Allan Blackman look back on 2024, as part of Nine to Noon's farewell to 2024 show. Audio

Neale Jones and Brigitte Morten talk politics with Kathryn Ryan Audio

Neale, Brigette and Kathryn discuss the aftermath of the US election, the introduction of the Treaty Principles Bill being brought forward, and the hīkoi to Wellington in protest of the Bill. Audio

Neale, Liam and Kathryn discuss a range of law and order issues, including gang patch legislation, violent crime data and the adding of more police officers to community patrol teams.  Audio

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. Audio

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? Audio

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… Audio

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is joining calls for de-escalation between Israel and Iran as the conflict escalates.  Audio

Neale Jones and Tim Hurdle discuss the continued scrutiny on the Government's finances, as more jobs are cut from the public sector. Audio

Time is up on the Government's 100-day priority plan - Neale and Brigitte talk about what's been achieved. Audio

Brigitte and Neale reflect on this year's Waitangi Day commemorations, and the Government's decision to scrap Auckland's regional fuel tax. Also, a look at how Labour is adjusting to its position as… Audio

Neale and Brigitte discuss the latest cigarette controversy, with associate health minister Casey Costello seeking advice on a three-year freeze on the inflation-adjusted tax on smoking tobacco… Audio

Neale Jones and Tim Hurdle take a look at how the opposition is challenging the new Government. And, how the three-way coalition makes seating in the House a little different. The panellists also… Audio

Political commentators Tim Hurdle and Neale Jones discuss the recently formed government. Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew… Audio

Neale and Tim join Susie to look at the post-election waiting game, as coalition talks continue. So far the only confirmed ministerial position is Nicola Willis in finance - but who else is likely to… Audio