Matthew Hooton

A look ahead at some of the political issues this election year: Can Labour pivot to focus on infrastructure, is National going populist right and how can the Greens and New Zealand First mark out… Audio

We get a prominent New Zealander in to chat about their favourite ever road trip, reflect a bit on the year just gone, and play us a few of their essential road trip tunes. Audio

Matthew and Stephen Mills chat to Kathryn about the political year and look ahead to the 2020 election. Audio

Matthew Hooton is an Auckland-based public relations consultant and lobbyist. Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew Little. He… Audio

Our politics commentators discuss the Labour Party conference held in Whanganui at the weekend, and look at National's announcement that it will established a high-level 'Strike Force Raptor' police… Audio

Matthew and Neale look at questions about NZ First funding, new OIO rules and electoral boundary changes. Matthew Hooton is an Auckland based consultant and lobbyist. Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to… Audio

Following allegations that New Zealand First has been using a foundation to hide donations, the media outlet Stuff, is reporting that the foundation has received more than 500-thousand dollars in… Audio

A look at the immigration backdown over arranged marriages policy, the Zero Carbon Act and assisted dying legislation. Matthew Hooton is an Auckland based consultant and lobbyist and Mike Williams is… Audio

Studying history CAN be very enjoyable and informative. It can also be very boring - and this is one of the big challenges when you're developing a new history curriculum Audio

Matthew, Neale and Kathryn take a look at National's social welfare moves and also what's happening with Tiwai Point. Matthew Hooton is an Auckland-based public relations consultant and lobbyist… Audio

A look at the Zero Carbon Act and Auckland's light rail. Matthew Hooton is an Auckland-based public relations consultant and lobbyist. Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern… Audio

Matthew and Stephen join Kathryn to talk about the large surplus, how the Greens are getting the coalition treatment, former Air New Zealand boss Christopher Luxon eyeing up National's Botany seat and… Audio

Stephen Mills and Matthew Hooton chat to Kathryn about Shane Jones' comments at the forestry conference, and the Prime Minister's rebuke of him. Also discusson about moving the Ports of Auckland. Audio

A review of the Prime Minister's trips to New York and Japan, also a crack on MP's using Parliament footage for attack ads. Audio

Matthew and Mike discuss the Prime Minister's trip to the US,Ihumātao and the zero carbon bill. Matthew Hooton is an Auckland based consultant and lobbyist. Mike Williams is a former Labour Party… Audio

A look at the fallout regarding how Labour party officials and senior politicians have responded to allegations against a former staffer, ranging from bullying to serious sexual allegations. Audio

Labour’s leaders were pressed on 'who knew what and when' after serious allegations against a staffer were aired again in the media this week - and why they didn't act sooner. The media have also been… Audio

The latest on the political front including National's denial that former Trade Minister Todd McClay helped facilitate a donation and the Greens' Julie Anne Genter defends the 'feebate' emissions… Audio

A look at the Government's planned independent policy costing unit and Simon Bridges response to it, petrol pricing and the Prime Minister says she'll visit Ihumatao. Matthew Hooton is an… Audio

Matthew, Neale and Kathryn review the political manoeuvrings at the Pacific Island forum, and the significance of Paula Bennett not standing in Upper Harbour. Matthew Hooton is an Auckland-based… Audio