7 Aug 2023

Political commentators Hughes and Hurdle

From Nine To Noon, 11:05 am on 7 August 2023
Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon with charts and polls in background.

Photo: RNZ

Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Tim Hurdle join Susie to look at the big promises being made for second Auckland harbour crossing, continued poll slide for Labour and the left bloc, the battle of the policy costings, minor party manoeuvring and an end to ongoing industrial action by teachers and nurses.

Gareth Hughes is a former Green MP and now works for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa.

Tim Hurdle is a former National senior adviser, was the National Party Campaign Director in 2020. He is a director of several companies, including Museum Street Strategies, a public affairs firm.