Nine To Noon Politics

Simon Bridges' first National Party conference as leader, education at the forefront. Matthew Hooton is the managing director of the PR and lobbying firm, Exceltium. Stephen Mills is the executive… Read more Audio

Matthew and Stephen talk to Kathryn about the current round of industrial strikes, and also the latest debate involving Working for Families. Matthew Hooton is the managing director of the PR and… Read more Audio

Matthew and Stephen discuss the defence strategy announcement and also what's up in education, with secondary principals voicing concerns with NCEA, the NZEI strike, and student loan changes. Matthew… Read more Audio

On the agenda is the new Families Package, business confidence, David Parker's political handing of Te Arai property development and Wellywood. Matthew Hooton is the managing director of the PR and… Read more Audio

In politics Matthew and Stephen discuss the referenda on cannabis and euthanasia. Matthew Hooton is the managing director of the PR and lobbying firm, Exceltium. Stephen Mills is the executive… Read more Audio

Shane Jones' savaging of Fonterra; the backlash faced by Green MP Eugenie Sage, who 's found herself approving a water bottling plant that she had previously condemned; and signs of discontent at… Read more Audio

New Zealand First puts the brakes on Labour's plan to repeal the three strikes law - effectively taking it off Cabinet's agenda, National holds Northcote, and how will Winston Peters approach his… Read more Audio

The race for the Northcote by-election heats up; Mycoplasma Bovis and the meth testing and how the Government has handled those issues and are big changes afoot in law and order? Audio

The first poll conducted since the new Labour-led Government's first Budget, suggests Simon Bridges status as leader of the Opposition is failing to get any real traction with voters. Matthew Hooton… Read more Audio

Matthew Hooton is the managing director of the PR and lobbying firm, Exceltium. Mike Williams is a former Labour Party president. Audio

Matthew Hooton is the managing director of the PR and lobbying firm, Exceltium. Stephen Mills is the executive director of UMR Research and former political adviser to two Labour governments. Audio

Our political commentators discuss the phenomenon of political rumours, the Waka jumping bill, and what recently released party donations details reveal. Matthew Hooton is the managing director of the… Read more Audio

Shane Jones wants public service to move faster; the first KiwiBuild homes promised by the government are now under construction; and Labour left out of Greens' Northcote decision. Matthew Hooton is… Read more Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern heads to the UK and Europe; National supports government's condemnation of chemical warfare in Syria; and Northcote by-election candidates announced. Matthew Hooton is… Read more Audio

Marama Davidson wins the Green Party co-leadership race; mixed reactions to Labour's transport package; and debt at Middlemore hospital. Matthew Hooton is the managing director of the PR and lobbying… Read more Audio

A look at the backlash from the Broadcasting Minister Clare Curran following Carol Hirschfeld's resignation from RNZ; Jacinda Ardern's comments on Russian spies; and the issues surrounding the new… Read more Audio

Jonathan Coleman sparks a by-election in Northcote after announcing he's leaving politics; Shane Jones reins back his initial statements calling for heads to roll over Air New Zealand dropping… Read more Audio

A look back at a tough week for the Government, after they had to apologise for a sexual assault incident that took place at a Young Labour camp. Also, the Prime Minister isn't ruling out further… Read more Audio

A look at National's new front bench following the departure of Steven Joyce; the politics of water; and the aftermath of the signing of the new look TPP trade deal. Audio

Pundits Matthew Hooton and Stephen Mills take a look at Bill English's career in politics in the midst of the National Party leadership race - who will take his place? Audio

Who's looking like the front runner to take over the top job in the National Party? Julie Anne Genter announces her pregnancy amidst the Green Party leadership race; and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern… Read more Audio

The race for the leadership of the National Party is wide open - after Bill English's resignation - who's already said he has no preferred successor. Bill English will stand down as Opposition Leader… Read more Audio

A look at Waitangi, the brief storm over the National Party's leadership team and why bi-partanship over poverty didn't get off the ground. Audio

After a reasonably positive reception at Rātana, Jacinda Ardern is heading to Waitangi this Thursday, for her first visit as Prime Minister; Trade Minister David Parker heads to the World Economic… Read more Audio

Our pundits with their take on the latest political events including Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's pregnancy announcement, and manoeuvring in the National Party. Audio

As well as a look at Labour's Mini Budget, Matthew and Stephen review the massive year in politics - who are the winners and who are the losers? Audio

TVNZ releases its latest Colmar Brunton poll; Thursday's pre-Christmas fiscal update and Budget; and National's leadership and legacy. Audio

Michael Cullen is appointed to lead the tax working group; Government's positions on Pike River and immigration; a compromise on the America's Cup base; and a look ahead at the Queensland election. Audio

The America's Cup set-up in Auckland, what next after a series of meetings between the Government, Auckland Council and Team New Zealand ? Also how well is Prime Minister Jacinda Adern doing on the… Read more Audio