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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: Zero Carbon?
5 Jul 2019The pressure is on New Zealand's agricultural sector to come up with ways to meet climate change targets, that will be legally binding by the end of the year. Farmers will have to make significant… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: Another step towards euthanasia
28 Jun 2019The latest parliamentary vote on voluntary euthanasia featured emotional and thoughtful speeches from MPs as they grappled with fundamental questions about the right to choose life or death, and the… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: Oranga Tamariki
21 Jun 2019An investigation by Newsroom catapulted the practice of removing babies from their parents into public awareness, and created a political debate about how it was being carried out by the agency… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: Defence in the Spotlight
14 Jun 2019It's been a big week for defence, with the release of the long term plan including the billion dollar price tag for the new 'Super Hercules" and confirmation of an end date for the Iraq deployment. Audio
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Focus on Politics: Youth in Politics
7 Jun 2019Young people are often criticised for not participating in politics, but as was seen in the recent strike for climate action, they also face criticism when they do. Political Reporter Yvette… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: A Dark Shadow
24 May 2019A dark shadow passed over Parliament this week with revelations of bullying, a toxic workplace environment and allegations of serious sexual offences. Independent reviewer Debbie Francis found a… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: Wellbeing Budget
17 May 2019With less than two weeks until the so-called 'Wellbeing Budget' is revealed, RNZ Political Reporter Yvette McCullough takes a look at what's new in the process, who's backing the approach, and who… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: the 'Reeferendum'
10 May 2019Voters will have the chance to say yes or no to legalising cannabis for personal use at the 2020 election. While that appears to be a relatively straightforward question, it covers a potentially… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: National's leadership rumbles
3 May 2019After a strong nine years in government, the National Party is now experiencing the trials and tribulations of life in opposition - that often centre around the leadership. Audio
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Focus on Politics: Social media crackdown
26 Apr 2019This week New Zealand and France joined forces as world leaders try to put an end to the use of social media for acts of terrorism. Next month Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and French President… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: NZ's gun control crackdown
5 Apr 2019MPs are moving swiftly to implement a gun ban and buy-back scheme in the wake of the Christchurch mosque shootings. But some have criticised the pace of change, arguing it risks making mistakes or… Read more Audio
Focus on Politics
About 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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