29 Nov 2021

Political commentators Jones & Morten - National leader vacancy

From Nine To Noon, 11:05 am on 29 November 2021

Neale Jones and Brigitte Morten talk to Kathryn about the National leadership in disarray and the new front runners to lead the Party. Also Speaker, Trevor Mallard's criticism of the Government over the 'Traffic Light' legislation. And more worry on the Covid 19 front with the advent of a new strain, Omicron, which is surfacing globally and is in Australia.

Shane Reti addresses media after Judith Collins loses her leadership

Shane Reti addresses media after Judith Collins loses her leadership Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew Little. He is director of Capital Government Relations.

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.