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Labour's Carmel Sepuloni

Our weekly catch-up with Deputy Leader of the opposition, Carmel Sepuloni, every Thursday on The Wire.

Andrew Little on the election, state of the nation and Trump's immigration policy

Andrew Little on the election, state of the nation and Trump's immigration policy Andrew Little on the election, state of the nation and Trump's immigration policy, 9.9 MB
Thu 2 Feb 2017

This week Pearl speaks to Andrew about the election date, Bill English's recent comments on Labour and Trump's immigration ban, the refugee and immigration quotas, and the party's working future plan. 

Andrew Little on U.S & NZ trade and minimum wage

Andrew Little on U.S & NZ trade and minimum wage S & NZ trade and minimum wage, 18.57 MB
Thu 26 Jan 2017

This week, Pearl speaks to Andrew about the government's attempts at a bilateral trade deal with the United States as well as the minimum wage and the potenital for a living wage in New Zealand.

Andrew Little on Pike River, Waitangi and the Labour & Green relationship

Andrew Little on Pike River, Waitangi and the Labour & Green relationship Andrew Little on Pike River, Waitangi and the Labour & Green relationship, 8.95 MB
Thu 19 Jan 2017

This week Pearl speaks to Andrew about Labour challenging the government to support a Bill that will allow for entry to the Pike river mine. They also chat about the PM’s skipping of Waitangi Day celebrations and Andrew’s own Waitangi Day plans. Additionally, Green MP Julie Ann Genter is contesting Jacinda Ardern in the Mt Albert seat, Pearl and Andrew discuss what will this will reflect about the Labour & Green relationship coming up to the election.

Andrew Little on the year that was

Andrew Little on the year that was Andrew Little on the year that was, 6.77 MB
Thu 22 Dec 2016

Ximena speaks to Andrew for the final time in 2016 about the year in New Zealand politics & also about Labour’s priorities going into 2017.

Andrew Little on housing, retirement age, Jacinda Ardern & Laila Harre

Andrew Little on housing, retirement age, Jacinda Ardern & Laila Harre Andrew Little on housing, retirement age, Jacinda Ardern & Laila Harre, 11.42 MB
Thu 15 Dec 2016

This week, Ximena speaks to Andrew for the final time in 2016. They discuss rising house prices; the prospect of the retirement age going up; and lastly about some recent possible internal changes in the Labour party, with Jacinda Ardern moving to the Mt Albert electorate and Laila Harre rejoining the Labour Party after leaving in 1989.

Andrew Little on John Key's resignation

Andrew Little on John Key's resignation Andrew Little on John Key's resignation, 5.98 MB
Thu 8 Dec 2016

This week, Ximena speaks to Labour leader, Andrew Little, about John Key’s resignation and what it means for the Labour party going into next election.

Andrew Little on Mt Roskill by-election

Andrew Little on Mt Roskill by-election Andrew Little on Mt Roskill by-election, 6.96 MB
Thu 1 Dec 2016

This week, Ximena speaks to Andrew about the upcoming by-election happening in Mt Roskill this Saturday. They chat about what's at stake for Labour in the by-election, the qualities of the Labour candidate Michael Wood, and also about the fierce battle currently taking place between Wood and National's candidate Parmjeet Parmar.

Andrew Little on housing, Rodrigo Duterte's visit to NZ and free trade with China

Andrew Little on housing, Rodrigo Duterte's visit to NZ and free trade with China Andrew Little on housing, Rodrigo Duterte's visit to NZ and free trade with China, 5.14 MB
Thu 24 Nov 2016

This week, Pearl speaks to Andrew about National's plan to sell state housing, the relationship between Labour and the Greens, controversial president Rodrigo Duterte's visit to New Zealand and free trade plans with China.

Andrew Little on Kaikōura

Andrew Little on Kaikōura Andrew Little on Kaikōura , 7.72 MB
Thu 17 Nov 2016

Today, Ximena speaks to Andrew about his recent visit to Kaikōura post-earthquake. They discuss the damage caused to some of the roads in the region, and also about whether earthquake-affected students should be allowed to sit their NCEA exams again.

A Little bit of Andy with Lachlan: October 18, 2018

A Little bit of Andy with Lachlan: October 18, 2018 A Little bit of Andy with Lachlan: October 18, 2018, 18.05 MB

Lachlan speaks with Andrew Little again, discussing post-prison support and reintegration as well as the government's response to an Israeli court decision to fine two New Zealand activists.