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

Immigration Minister w/ Andrew Little: June 22, 2023

Immigration Minister w/ Andrew Little: June 22, 2023 Immigration Minister w/ Andrew Little: June 22, 2023, 8.56 MB
Thu 22 Jun 2023

This week, Spike speaks to Labour MP Andrew Little about his new appointment as Minister of Immigration following Michael Wood's resignation from Cabinet, and his thoughts and focuses going into the role. 

Fiji Defence Deal w/ Andrew Little: June 15, 2023

Fiji Defence Deal w/ Andrew Little: June 15, 2023 Fiji Defence Deal w/ Andrew Little: June 15, 2023, 15.82 MB
Thu 15 Jun 2023

This week, Spike speaks to Labour MP Andrew Little about the new defence deal between New Zealand and Fiji, allowing for more New Zealand military collaboration and presence in the country. 

Japan Defence Deal and Intelligence Law Review w/ Andrew Little: June 8, 2023

Japan Defence Deal and Intelligence Law Review w/ Andrew Little: June 8, 2023 Japan Defence Deal and Intelligence Law Review w/ Andrew Little: June 8, 2023, 22.12 MB
Thu 8 Jun 2023

This week, Spike speaks to Andrew Little about the new defence collaboration agreement reached with Japan, his visit to the Shangri-La defence summit in Singapore, and the new review into intelligence laws.

US-Papua New Guinea Security Deal w/ Andrew Little: May 25, 2023

US-Papua New Guinea Security Deal w/ Andrew Little: May 25, 2023 US-Papua New Guinea Security Deal w/ Andrew Little: May 25, 2023, 11.4 MB
Thu 25 May 2023

Spike speaks to Andrew Little about the Pacific-focused summit held in Papua New Guinea this week, and the new US-PNG security deal inked at the conference. 

ANZAC Day and Ukraine Support w/ Labour's Andrew Little: 4 May, 2023

ANZAC Day and Ukraine Support w/ Labour's Andrew Little: 4 May, 2023 ANZAC Day and Ukraine Support w/ Labour's Andrew Little: 4 May, 2023, 18.77 MB
Thu 4 May 2023

Spike talks to Labour MP Andrew Little about his trip to Gallipoli for ANZAC Day, and further NZDF support for Ukraine. 

Abuse in Care Redress System & Richard Marles Visit w/ Labour's Andrew Little: April 13, 2023

Abuse in Care Redress System & Richard Marles Visit w/ Labour's Andrew Little: April 13, 2023 Abuse in Care Redress System & Richard Marles Visit w/ Labour's Andrew Little: April 13, 2023, 13.91 MB
Thu 13 Apr 2023

Spike speaks to Labour MP Andrew Little about the recently announced Abuse in Care redress system for survivors, and last week's visit of Australian Deputy PM and Defence Minister Richard Marles.

Defence Force Attrition and AUKUS w/ Andrew Little: April 6, 2023

Defence Force Attrition and AUKUS w/ Andrew Little: April 6, 2023 Defence Force Attrition and AUKUS w/ Andrew Little: April 6, 2023, 21.35 MB
Thu 6 Apr 2023

This week, Spike speaks to Labour MP Andrew Little about high rates of Defence Force personnel turnover and the AUKUS alliance. 

DF Cyclone Support and Political Neutrality w/ Andrew Little: March 9, 2023

DF Cyclone Support and Political Neutrality w/ Andrew Little: March 9, 2023 DF Cyclone Support and Political Neutrality w/ Andrew Little: March 9, 2023, 19.28 MB
Thu 9 Mar 2023

This week on the Thursday Wire's weekly catch-up with Labour's Andrew Little, Spike asks about the Defence Force's ongoing support for regions affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, and public servants' political neutrality code of conduct. 

Cyclone Gabrielle w/ Andrew Little: February 23rd, 2023

Cyclone Gabrielle w/ Andrew Little: February 23rd, 2023 Cyclone Gabrielle w/ Andrew Little: February 23rd, 2023, 11.52 MB
Thu 23 Feb 2023

The impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle have continued to be a major priority for the New Zealand Government, as they are likely to continue to be for the foreseeable future. 

Recent photographs and examinations have revealed just how bad the extent of the damage has been, with areas in the west coast of Auckland and east coast of the North Island drastically affected. 

The government's plan is slowly being solidified and outlined, as discussed by defence minister Andrew Little in his chat with Tuva’a Clifton this morning. 

Weekly Catch-up with Andrew Little: February 16th, 2023

Weekly Catch-up with Andrew Little: February 16th, 2023 Weekly Catch-up with Andrew Little: February 16th, 2023, 11.47 MB
Thu 16 Feb 2023

With new prime minister Chris Hipkins cabinet reshuffle. Andrew Little switched over from the health portfolio to the defence portfolio, retaining all other titles. 

This was shortly before the floods hit Auckland and cyclones hit Te Ika A Maui, the north  island. 

This has seen the New Zealand Defence Force deployed to assist thousands of people across the country, saving many stranded on rooftops and in need of safety. 

We had a chat about all that and more in our first weekly catch up of 2023.