Brigitte Morten
Political commentators Morten and Jones
Neale Jones and Brigitte Morten talk politics with Kathryn Ryan Audio
Political commentators Neale Jones and Brigitte 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. Audio
Political commentators Sue Moroney and Brigitte Morten
Political commentators Sue Moroney and Brigitte Morten join Kathryn with to discuss the major political events of the last week. Audio
Political commentators Dale Husband and Brigitte Morten
Kathryn, Dale and Brigitte talk about some of the coalition agreements that are in effect and also the challenges of three party decision making. Audio
Political commentators Brigitte Morten & Gareth Hughes
Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Gareth Hughes discuss the week's big political moments. Audio
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. Audio
ACT party holds annual rally
ACT leader David Seymour told 500 attendees at the party's annual rally on Sunday that their support had grown tenfold over the past five years. University of Auckland political studies lecturer Lara… Audio
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. Audio
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. Audio
Return to budget surplus could take longer than promised
The Finance Minister Nicola Willis is refusing to guarantee tax cuts will happen in July.
Willis says she cannot confirm that the Government will be able to deliver tax cuts in July as outlined in… Audio
Political commentators Neale Jones and Brigitte Morten
Time is up on the Government's 100-day priority plan - Neale and Brigitte talk about what's been achieved. Audio
Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Brigitte Morten
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… Audio
Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Neale Jones
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
Political commentators Neale Jones and Brigitte Morten
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
2023 in review - Part 2
Brigitte Morten, Gareth Hughes, Rebecca Stevenson and Alan Blackman look back on a tumultuous year. Audio
2023 in review - Part 1
Brigitte Morten, Gareth Hughes, Rebecca Stevenson and Alan Blackman look back on a tumultuous year. Audio
Mini-budget sees series of repeals
It seems things have been winding down for Christmas everywhere, except Parliament.
The much-anticipated mini-budget, included an extra $7.5 billion in savings to meet the government's election… Audio
Political commentators Neale Jones and Brigitte Morten
Neale and Brigitte discuss the 'mini-budget' due to be released on Wednesday, during Parliament's final week of the year. And the first post-election poll showing NZ First overtaking Act. Neale Jones… Audio
Turbulent first week for new government
It's been a turbulent first week for the new government, without any semblance of a honeymoon period after finally taking office.
A major protest was led by Te Pāti Māori regarding many of the new… Audio
Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Brigitte Morten
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… Audio