Dale Husband is a long-time broadcaster and Radio Waatea presenter hosting a Māori focused current affairs programme. Liam Hehir is a Palmerston North lawyer, political commentator and a National Party member.
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21:29
Sue Moroney and Ben Thomas
Ben Thomas is a former National government press secretary, a columnist and a director of public affairs firm Capital. Sue Moroney is a former MP with the Labour Party and now chief executive of Community Law Centres Aotearoa.
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23:13
Neale Jones and Brigette Morten
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. Also, the government still has issues to resolve ahead of the apology to survivors of abuse in state care this week.
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20:27
Dale Husband and Fletcher Tabuteau
Dale, Fletcher and Kathryn discuss a range of issues on the political agenda, including the Auditor General’s inquiry into possible conflicts of interest by Ministers over fast-track projects. Also calls from people abused in state care for the Solicitor General to go.
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19:01
Gareth Hughes and Ben Thomas
Gareth, Ben and Kathryn reflect on the coalition government’s first year, their policies, promises and what’s been delivered on. Also public sector cuts continue, a new State Service Commissioner has been appointed and the Finance Minister has doubled down on calling Wellington City Council a "shambles”.
Gareth Hughes is the Director of the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa, a former Green MP and is no longer a member of any political party.
Ben Thomas is a former National government press secretary, a columnist and a director of public affairs firm Capital.
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