27 Feb 2023

Political commentators: Neale Jones and Liam Hehir

From Nine To Noon, 11:05 am on 27 February 2023
Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins in the debating chamber

Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins in the debating chamber Photo: RNZ

Parliament resumed last week, with Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins going head to head for the first time.

Neale Jones and Liam Hehir also discuss the political response to Cyclone Gabrielle, the question of law and order arises after the floods, the government's forestry slash inquiry and how National shut down Maureen Pugh over climate change.

Neale 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.

Liam is a Palmerston North lawyer, political commentator and a National Party member