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Focus on Politics
A weekly analysis of significant political issues.
On RNZ National, Friday after 6.30pm and Saturday at 5.10pm. Online article publishes 10am on Saturdays.
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Focus on Politics: Trans Tasman Tensions
19 Mar 2021RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson asks: what's behind the latest Trans-Tasman tensions? And what do they mean for ongoing relations? Audio
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Focus on Politics: The Vaccine Rollout
12 Mar 2021RNZ political reporter Yvette McCullough looks into the details of the government's Covid-19 vaccine rollout plan. Audio
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Focus on Politics: Covid rule-breakers
5 Mar 2021RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson asks: Is the Government being too soft on Covid-19 rule-breakers? Audio
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Focus on Politics: An Immigration Rethink
26 Feb 2021RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson takes a look at what immigration might look like in a post-Covid New Zealand. Audio
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Focus on Politics: Locked Down Again
19 Feb 2021Three new cases of Covid-19 in the community forced Auckland back into lockdown for 72 hours this week, but should New Zealand's largest city have stayed in level three longer? Or were the… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: Repeal & Replace the RMA
12 Feb 2021The Government is taking on one of the most complex pieces of law in New Zealand - the RMA. It will be replaced with three new laws, with the Environment Minister describing it as a once in a… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: The Political Road to Waitangi
6 Feb 2021RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson looks at the political lead up to the official Waitangi commemorations. Audio
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Focus on Politics: Reflecting on March 15
11 Dec 2020New Zealand prepares for a shake-up after the Royal Commission report into the March 15 attacks. Audio
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Focus on Politics: China-Australia clash
4 Dec 2020RNZ political editor Jane Patterson asks: has NZ damaged its relationship with China over the row with Australia? Audio
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Focus on Politics: Robertson vs. Orr
28 Nov 2020The Government has been under pressure after ruling out any tax changes to dampen housing demand. Finance Minister Grant Robertson has now recruited the central bank to bring its considerable resource… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: A housing market aflame
20 Nov 2020The housing market continues to defy predictions of a post-Covid slump, with prices hitting new records around the country and RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson asks: what is the Government going to… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: Leaving behind Oranga Tamariki
13 Nov 2020Footage of the attempted removal of a Maori newborn propelled Oranga Tamariki into the spotlight, making it one of the most fraught and challenging areas for Tracey Martin as the Minister for… Read more Audio
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A weekly analysis of significant political issues.
On RNZ National, Friday after 6.30pm and Saturday at 5.10pm. Online article publishes 10am on Saturdays.
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