Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to National MP Christopher Luxon as part of their weekly interview. They discussed the latest lockdown across Aotearoa, and how Māori vaccination rates can be improved.
Last weekend, the National Party elected to keep their party president, Peter Goodfellow, despite some opposition. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to National MP Christopher Luxon about what he got out of the conference, and Judith Collins' statements on unity. They also discussed the Young Nats' and Chris Bishop's statements against the National Party's stance on a bill banning conversion therapy.
Earlier this week, the National Party voted against a bill which would outlaw conversion therapy, arguing that it currently ran the risk of imprisoning parents who advised their children against transitioning gender. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to National MP Christopher Luxon about the bill, and his issues with it as it stands.
They also discussed potential new Auckland Harbour crossings, the latest political polls and whether there should be a referendum on using the name Aotearoa.
A recent working group proposal to incorporate Mātauranga Māori into the NCEA system has generated some backlash. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to National MP Christopher Luxon about the proposal, and why he believes other changes to the education system should be prioritised.
Recent government funding towards a meth rehabiliation programme, led in part by the Mongrel Mob, has caused some outrage. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to National MP Christopher Luxon about New Zealand's meth rehabiliation programmes, and how the government and police should interact with gangs.
They also discussed the Local Government conference taking place, and the government's Three Waters reform proposal.
The National Party has come out strongly against the government's recent proposed changes to hate speech laws, claiming they infringe on free speech. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to National MP Christopher Luxon about the laws, and the relationship between hate speech and free speech.
They also discussed the government's proposed three waters reform, which National has also strongly come out against.
This week the government announced a proposal worth hundreds of millions of dollars for a new bridge across Auckland's harbour. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to National MP Christopher Luxon about the proposal as part of their weekly interview. They also discussed the government's recent apology for the Dawn Raids, and the lack of diversity in the National Party caucus.
National MP Paul Goldsmith's recent remark that Māori benefited from colonisation in Aotearoa has led to criticism from both sides of the political aisle. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to fellow National MP Christopher Luxon about Goldsmith's remarks and how colonisation has affected New Zealand. They discussed Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Māori sovereignty and the role of the Waitangi Tribunal in today's society.
The National Party has criticised the government's proposed changes to Aotearoa's history curriculum as boring and not extensive enough. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to National MP Christopher Luxon about National's criticisms and what Luxon sees as New Zealand's most important historical events.
They also discussed the National Party's identity given recent scandals such as the resignation of MP Nick Smith and accusations that party member Jake Bezzant shared explicit pictures online of an ex-partner without consent.
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