Liam Hehir
Debate over National Party's proposed social investment strategy
There has been both criticism and praise for the National Party's newly announced social investment fund policy.
The policy would see the private sector and philanthropists called on to lend a… Audio
Political commentators Gareth Hughes & Liam Hehir
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. Audio
Poll suggests National and ACT could form government
The latest One News/Kantar political poll released last night suggests National and ACT could govern together if support remains the same during the next election.
Labour and National were down two… Audio
The Panel with Sue Kedgley and Liam Hehir (Pt 2)
On Part Two of The Panel, Wallace and panellists Sue Kedgely and Liam Hehir talk to Consumer NZ about the announcement of a Grocery Commissioner, and hear from the Coalition For More Homes about… Audio
The Panel with Sue Kedgley and Liam Hehir (Pt 1)
On Part One of The Panel, Wallace and panellists Sue Kedgely and Liam Hehir discuss the new omicron variant and the arrival monkeypox. They also look at New Zealand's food security. Finally, Wallace… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Sue Kedgley and Liam Hehir
Wallace and panellists talk to Ellen Nelson about the #workschoolhours campaign. Plus, our panellists tell us about what they've been thinking. Audio
Labour Party takes big popularity hit in latest poll
The Labour Party took a big hit in last night's Newshub-Reid Research poll, which has Christopher Luxon as the most popular National Party leader since Sir Bill English. The poll has Labour down 6.1… Audio
Political commentators Mills & Hehir
The Parliament's protest has been going three weeks and frustration grows on all sides, what will it take to end it?. Also, will the government move faster on MIQ now Covid cases in the community are… Audio
Covid-19: Labour drops, National rises in new poll
A major political poll shows support for Labour has continued to creep downward. A slip of 1 percent support since November has left it at 40 percent.
National is up 4 points, but at 32 percent the… Audio
The Panel with Zoe George and Liam Hehir (Part 2)
Panellists Zoe George and Liam Hehir discuss environmentally-friendly building design, the future of the BBC, and a special locomotive. Audio
The Panel with Zoe George and Liam Hehir (Part 1)
Part 1: Panellists Zoe George and Liam Hehir discuss calls to upgrade our mask use, how to combat rising living costs, and the role of political spouses. Audio
The Pre Panel for 18 January 2022
Panellists Zoe George and Liam Hehir share what they have been thinking. We speak to the co-founder of Back2School Pay It Forward South Canterbury, Kirstyn Walker. Audio
The Pre-Panel with David Slack and Heather Roy
Panellists David Slack and Heather Roy discuss the new National Party leader Christopher Luxon and share what they have been thinking. Audio
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Liam Hehir (Part 2)
Panellists Verity Johnson and Liam Hehir discuss the digital divide among Kiwi kids, ageism in the hiring process, and Adele's removal of the shuffle function on Spotify. Audio
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Liam Hehir (Part 1)
Panellists Verity Johnson and Liam Hehir react to today's travel law changes and discuss the best fish and chip shops in New Zealand. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 24 November 2021
Panellists Verity Johnson and Liam Hehir discuss today's news and share what they have been thinking Audio
Covid-19: Reaction to Super Saturday success
There's no doubt that Super Saturday was a success - but is it the circuit-breaker the Government needed after weeks of battling the Delta outbreak?
Lawyer and National Party member Liam Hehir, and… Audio
Political commentators Jones & Hehir
Neale, Liam and Kathryn discuss the Government's gamble on Covid strategy, was it a politics driven decision?. Also the dilemmas over vaccine passports and slowness on supplementary testing. Does this… Audio
Grow your own mushrooms
Organic mushroom farmer Taylor McConnell runs a business supplying gourmet mushrooms to restaurants, markets, and shops in the Canterbury region. Audio
Political commentators Jones and Hehir
Neale and Liam join Lynn to talk about the latest Delta outbreak; how has it changed the government's reopening plans, should vaccine supplies be prioritised for Auckland, how could vaccine passports… Audio