Mikey catches up with the PM over the pay strikes in Aotearoa for some of those important roles in our society, teachers and midwives. Also talking other new roles, 600 of them in fact, and these new houses, Kiwibuild, who are they for? Mike gets the low down from the Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, on all thats new and (hopefully) changing.
After a historical week for New Zealand politics, and what proved to be very challenging for one party, Mikey catches up with the leader of the Labour party and current PM, Jacinda Ardern about how this reflects the state of politics. In other news, what else has been going on for Labour?
The Prime Minister is back from the States but more importantly, back talking to Mikey on 95bFM. Covering many of the latest political news on our horizons, such as climate change, 'fleecing' fuel prices (something Mikey and Jacinda both feel very strongly about), and the government spending surplus that was announcements. It's announcements galore for the government this week, wowee.
Grant Robertson dials in from sunny Wellington (to grim Auckland) to talk about WADA's decision to reinstate Russia after the doping scandals (he's not stoked on the idea), these tax cuts everyone has been whispering about, and the Prime Minister's visit to New York with baby Neve; who says you can't be Mum and PM?!
It's been a big week for New Zealand politics, so where to start? What's next for broadcasting, post Clare Curran's departure? Do we have an agreed upon number for our refugee quota? And is there a future for compulsory Te Reo in schools? Mike gets all the answers from our Prime Minister, Jacinda Arden.
Mike reunites with the Prime Minister over current political affairs; covering the mental health statistics, early childhood centers, the new business council and plans with NASA. Cool, huh?
The Prime Minister's back on the line, and back down to business. Covering leaky opposition travel expenses, the current teachers' strike, and the unfolding saga of Wally Haumaha - it's a busy chat, well met. Welcome back, PM.
If Sarah can get the sting bank under control, then Grant's here with some timely responses to Sir Key's recent opinions on the economy. And, as Winston Peters steps down from his time in the big chair, what's the Finance Minister's opinion on his performance as leader?
So what's happened after the nurses strike? Where do we go from here? Labour MP, Grant Robertson is catching up with Tess about what's next and how to find a resolution. As well as the Zero Carbon Act and the Ministers views on the latest ~sport~ result.
Jacinda's not on the line, but Grant is, and he's talking to Mikey. Catching up about our political happenings, where's the nurse's money? Teachers? What about them? Mikey gets the scoop from Labour's Finance Minister, Grant Robertson.