Neale Jones
Political commentators Neale Jones & Tim Hurdle
Neale Jones and Tim Hurdle discuss the continued scrutiny on the Government's finances, as more jobs are cut from the public sector. 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 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
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
Political commentators Jones & Hurdle
Neale Jones and Tim Hurdle take a look at how the opposition is challenging the new Government. And, how the three-way coalition makes seating in the House a little different. The panellists also… Audio
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Political commentators Tim Hurdle and Neale Jones discuss the recently formed government. Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew… Audio
Political Commentators Neale Jones and Tim Hurdle
Neale and Tim join Susie to look at the post-election waiting game, as coalition talks continue. So far the only confirmed ministerial position is Nicola Willis in finance - but who else is likely to… Audio
Political commentators Neale Jones, Tim Hurdle
Neale Jones, Tim Hurdle and Bernie O'Donnell analyse Saturday night's election results. Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew… 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 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 and Liam Hehir
Political commentators Neale Jones and Liam Hehir join Kathryn to talk about Kiri Allan, NZ First's weekend convention, whether the gun debate could be revived by Thursday's shooting in Auckland 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 Neale Jones & Tim Hurdle
Neale and Tim join Kathryn to discuss the campaign for the rural vote, particularly between National and Act. National has put off pricing farming emissions until 2030 and there's been two failed… Audio
Political commentators Neale Jones & Tim Hurdle
A Parliamentary inquiry has been launched and Michael Wood has temporarily lost his transport portfolio, after he failed to disclose and sell his shares in Auckland Airport. Mr Wood told the Cabinet… Audio
Political commentators Jones & Morten
Brigitte and Neale join Kathryn to dissect what was in last week's Budget - are there any extra votes in it for Labour, and what was the Opposition's reaction to what's been dubbed the "blowout… Audio
Political commentators Jones & Morten
Neale and Brigitte join Kathryn to talk about the rebrand of Three Waters and the increase in entities from four to ten, Covid isolation rules are set to stay, the Cabinet gender parity and the report… Audio
Political Commentators Neale Jones and Tim Hurdle
Political Commentators Neale Jones and Tim Hurdle join Susie to talk about the Green's "crybaby" snafu, Jacinda Ardern's valedictory speech and legacy, whether Te Whatu Ora is another government… Audio
Lifting the lid on lobbying, ministers - and the media
An RNZ investigation lifted the lid this week on lobbyists and how they communicate with politicians outside the public gaze or official oversight. But it also raised questions for the media about how… Audio
Political commentators: Neale Jones and Liam Hehir
Parliament resumed last week, with Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins going head to head for the first time. Neale Jones and Liam Hehir also discuss the political response to Cyclone Gabrielle, the… Audio