Nine To Noon Politics

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 discuss the mini-budget, due to be released on December 20. Neale Jones was chief of staff to Labour leader Jacinda Ardern, and before that was chief of staff to Andrew Little. He is the director of public affairs firm Capital. Tim Hurdle is a former National senior adviser, was the National Party campaign director in 2020. He is a director of several companies, including Museum Street Strategies, a public affairs firm.

Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Gareth Hughes chew over the first week of a new Cabinet, and what more is being learned about policies which will be undone. Gareth Hughes is a former Green MP and now works for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa. Brigitte Morten is a director with public and commercial law firm Franks Ogilvie and a former senior ministerial advisor for the previous National-led government, a National Party member and currently volunteering for the party's deputy leader, Nicola Willis.

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 Little. He is the director of public affairs firm Capital. Tim Hurdle is a former National senior adviser, was the National Party Campaign Director in 2020. He is a director of several companies, including Museum Street Strategies, a public affairs firm.

Political comemntators Fletcher Tabuteau and Tim Hurdle discuss how close we might be to stitching a government together. Tim Hurdle is a former National senior adviser, was the National Party Campaign Director in 2020. He is a director of several companies, including Museum Street Strategies, a public affairs firm. Fletcher Tabuteau is a former NZ First MP from 2014 to 2020, former deputy leader of the party, and former Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the then Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters and the then minister for regional development Shane Jones. He now works for lobbying and communications firm Capital Government Relations.

Gareth Hughes and Liam Hehir look at the final shakedown of Parliament following the special vote count, where did the close results land and which MPs are out as a result? And the slow process of stitching together a coalition continues - what are the options for governing arrangements and what seem to be the biggest obstacles? Gareth Hughes is a former Green MP and now works for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa. Liam Hehir is a Palmerston North lawyer, political commentator and a National Party member.

Kathryn, Gareth and Ben discuss how the Greens fared on election night and also how will they fare in Opposition. And a look at the challenges underway to form this Government. Gareth Hughes is a former Green MP and now works for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa. Ben Thomas is a former National government press secretary, a columnist and a director of public affairs firm Capital.

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 get a seat at the Cabinet table? Which policies of the former government are gone-burger and what will a Labour opposition look like? 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 senior adviser, was the National Party Campaign Director in 2020. He is a director of several companies, including Museum Street Strategies, a public affairs firm.

Neale Jones, Tim Hurdle and Bernie O'Donnell analyse Saturday night's election results. 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 senior adviser, was the National Party Campaign Director in 2020. He is a director of several companies, including Museum Street Strategies, a public affairs firm. Bernie O'Donnell is the chairman of Manukau Urban Maori Authority and a Labour Party Member.

With five days to go til the election, our political panelists discuss the campaign so far. 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. Brigitte Morten is a director with public and commercial law firm Franks Ogilvie and a former senior ministerial advisor for the previous National-led government, a National Party member and currently volunteering for the party's deputy leader, Nicola Willis.

Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Sue Moroney look at Labour and National's fiscal plans, as well as National's policy to tighten welfare. What impact will Chris Hipkins' Covid infection and isolation have on Labour's campaign, and how were the performances of both party leaders in the latest debate? New Zealand First's coffers are filling, but leader Winston Peters has been criticised for lashing out at TV interviewer Jack Tame at the weekend. And while polls show voters are lukewarm on multi-party coalition arrangements, what governing arrangements are possible? Brigitte Morten is a director with public and commercial law firm Franks Ogilvie and a former senior ministerial advisor for the previous National-led government, a National Party member and currently volunteering for the party's deputy leader, Nicola Willis. Sue Moroney is a former MP with the Labour Party, and now chief executive of Community Law Centres Aotearoa. Sue is also the chair of the Waikato Labour Electorate Committee.

Tim Hurdle is a former National senior adviser, was the National Party Campaign Director in 2020. He is a director of several companies, including Museum Street Strategies, a public affairs firm. Dale Husband is a long time broadcaster and Radio Waatea presenter hosting a Maori focused current affairs programme.

Political commentators Neale Jones and Brigitte Morten join Kathryn to talk about how much is riding on the first big leaders' debate, happening this Tuesday night. With more people casting early votes, how important do these early campaign meet-ups become? The PREFU is out, what are the implications for parties' spending promises? National is under growing scrutiny over its tax package, where are Act's candidates disappearing to and is a New Zealand First comeback a sure thing? 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. Brigitte Morten is a director with public and commercial law firm Franks Ogilvie and a former senior ministerial advisor for the previous National-led government, a National Party member and currently volunteering for the party's deputy leader, Nicola Willis.

Sue Moroney is a former MP with the Labour Party, and now chief executive of Community Law Centres Aotearoa. Sue is also the chair of the Waikato Labour Electorate Committee. Liam Hehir is a Palmerston North lawyer, political commentator and a National Party member.

Craig and Tim break down the campaign launches of the big parties over the weekend, with National opting not to include any new policies while Labour unveiled its plan to provide free dental care for under-30s. Both parties had to deal with protestors - is that a sign of the times? National's tax policy has been under the microscope by critics, as has both parties' cut to climate change funds. And the 53rd Parliament has adjourned, what major laws has it passed - and not passed? Craig Renney is currently the Economist and Director for the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions, and has held roles as the Senior Ministerial Advisor to the Minister of Finance, and Advisor to the Leader of the Opposition. Craig volunteers for Labour election campaigns in the Wellington area in his spare time. Tim Hurdle is a former National senior adviser, was the National Party Campaign Director in 2020. He is a director of several companies, including Museum Street Strategies, a public affairs firm.

Correspondents Dale Husband and Tim Hurdle join Kathryn to discuss Chris Hipkins ruling out any possibility of Labour working with New Zealand First and Winston Peters post-election - even as the party creeps up in the polls. They'll also talk about what to expect in the last week of Parliament, the passage of the Three Waters legislation, the boon to National Party coffers, the contempt ruling against National MP Tim van de Molen and what the PREFU opening of the books might reveal in two weeks. Dale Husband is a long time broadcaster and Radio Waatea presenter hosting a Maori focused current affairs programme. Tim Hurdle is a former National senior adviser, was the National Party Campaign Director in 2020. He is a director of several companies, including Museum Street Strategies, a public affairs firm.