Brigitte Morten
Return to budget surplus could take longer than promised
The Finance Minister Nicola Willis is refusing to guarantee tax cuts will happen in July.
Willis says she cannot confirm that the Government will be able to deliver tax cuts in July as outlined in… Audio
Political commentators Neale Jones and Brigitte Morten
Time is up on the Government's 100-day priority plan - Neale and Brigitte talk about what's been achieved. Audio
Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Brigitte Morten
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, a National Party member and currently… Audio
Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Neale Jones
Brigitte and Neale reflect on this year's Waitangi Day commemorations, and the Government's decision to scrap Auckland's regional fuel tax. Also, a look at how Labour is adjusting to its position as… Audio
Political commentators Neale Jones and Brigitte Morten
Neale and Brigitte discuss the latest cigarette controversy, with associate health minister Casey Costello seeking advice on a three-year freeze on the inflation-adjusted tax on smoking tobacco… Audio
2023 in review - Part 2
Brigitte Morten, Gareth Hughes, Rebecca Stevenson and Alan Blackman look back on a tumultuous year. Audio
2023 in review - Part 1
Brigitte Morten, Gareth Hughes, Rebecca Stevenson and Alan Blackman look back on a tumultuous year. Audio
Mini-budget sees series of repeals
It seems things have been winding down for Christmas everywhere, except Parliament.
The much-anticipated mini-budget, included an extra $7.5 billion in savings to meet the government's election… Audio
Political commentators Neale Jones and Brigitte Morten
Neale and Brigitte discuss the 'mini-budget' due to be released on Wednesday, during Parliament's final week of the year. And the first post-election poll showing NZ First overtaking Act. Neale Jones… Audio
Turbulent first week for new government
It's been a turbulent first week for the new government, without any semblance of a honeymoon period after finally taking office.
A major protest was led by Te Pāti Māori regarding many of the new… Audio
Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Brigitte Morten
Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Gareth Hughes chew over the first week of a new Cabinet, and what more is being learned about policies which will be undone. Gareth Hughes is a former Green… Audio
New parliamentary term starts in volatile fashion
By any measure, it's been a volatile start to the new parliamentary term.
The new Coalition government's decision to scrap Labour's smokefree policy has proved highly contentious amid a suite of… Audio
Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Gareth Hughes
Brigitte and Gareth discuss ongoing coalition talks and reflect on Labour's transition to the Opposition. Brigitte Morten is a director with public and commercial law firm Franks Ogilvie and a former… Audio
Panel analysis: Labour's loss is National's gain
New Zealanders have voted for change, giving the National party a clear mandate to lead the next government with 50 seats in parliament and just under 39 percent support.
Voters have splashed blue… Audio
Political commentators Morton and Jones
With five days to go til the election, our political panelists discuss the campaign so far. Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to… Audio
Political commentators Morten and Moroney
Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Sue Moroney look at Labour and National's fiscal plans, as well as National's policy to tighten welfare. What impact will Chris Hipkins' Covid infection and… Audio
Political commentators Neale Jones and Brigitte Morten
Political commentators Neale Jones and Brigitte Morten join Kathryn to talk about how much is riding on the first big leaders' debate, happening this Tuesday night. With more people casting early… Audio
Political commentators Neale Jones & Brigitte Morten
Neale Jones and Brigitte Morten join Susie to talk about the devastating poll slump for Labour - which suggests rising odds of a change of government. Campaigning is kicking off, with Labour unveiling… Audio
Political commentators Gareth Hughes & Brigitte Morten
Gareth Hughes and Brigitte Morten join Kathryn to discuss the key policies outlined by the Greens at the party's weekend AGM, more trouble at Oranga Tamariki, the government's announcements on nurses… Audio
Pressure remains on Cabinet Minister Kiri Allan
The conduct of cabinet minister Kiri Allan remains under scrutiny, after another media report of poor workplace behaviour.
Senior public service officials have said they were aware of concerns… Audio