Political Commentary

Max Harris speaks to Rachel about the pre-budget speech from National, David MacLeod being stood down but still chairing the fast track approval bill committee and protests across Aotearoa Universities supporting divestment and calls for action to support Palestine. Whakarongo mai nei!

Dr Lara Greaves gives us some Political Commentary on the rolling of two ministers, recent polls and a potential payrise for MPs.

Max Harris gives us some Political Commentary about cuts to the public sector and disability funding, Winston Peters’ speech to the UN about Gaza, and popularity of the PM. 

Rachel speaks with Associate Professor Dr Lara Greaves about the Budget Policy Statement from the government, reviews in the tertiary sector and communications regarding disability allowance cuts.