20 Feb 2023

Political commentators Jones & Hurdle

From Nine To Noon, 11:05 am on 20 February 2023

Neale, Tim and Susie discuss the Government's reprioritisation and refocus in light of Cyclone Gabrielle's widespread devastation, and how the relief effort will be funded and crumbling infrastructure issues addressed.

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins arriving in Napier at Centennial Events Centre

Photo: Tess Brunton/RNZ

Neale Jones 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.

Tim Hurdle is a former National party advisor and was campaign director for National at the 2020 election. He was briefly acting Chief of Staff for Wayne Brown as he transitioned into the Auckland Mayoralty