In another weekly catch up with Radio Adelaide's Zoe Kounadis, Mary-Margaret learns about Scott Morrison's recent decision to curb the spread of COVID-19: restricting gatherings to 2 people. Zoe also explains that New Zealanders who live in Australia will now qualify for the recent JobKeeper Benefit, thanks in part to Prime Minister Ardern.
As the Prime Minister put it, those who are in their 20s are the vector for tranmission of COVID-19. Mary-Margaret speaks to Minister Andrew Little about this, as well as a new channel to report price gouging, police dispersal and the place of cannabis in the new landscape.
The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, dials in to catch up with Rachel about what's going on in Aotearoa during the global pandemic. They discuss the Treasury's announcements around unemployment scenarios, the announcement yesterday to help students, and looking forwards towards Alert Level Three.
Kicking off with a quick chat about Watercare, His Worship catches up with Rachel about the Prime Minister's announcement yesterday, rates, and prioritising infrastructure projects around the city.
National MP, Nicola Willis, joins Rachel this morning to talk about the Oppositions response to the Prime Ministers announcement to move levels on Monday, eduation at home, and whether it's likely our upcoming election in September will go ahead.
The Prime Minister joins us to talk about moving into Alert Level Three, support and accommodation, and the Government's announcement to inject $100m into housing for the homeless.
Minister Andrew Little announced yesterday the possibility of further support for tenants of commercial property. Lillian spoke to him about this, as well as the Deputy Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday regarding closing the border to NZ citizens, and the submissions process for the Electoral Amendment Act.
Yesterday Jacinda Ardern, along with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, announced their commitment to the concept of a "trans-Tasman bubble," which would see a safe travel zone between Australia and New Zealand. Felix Walton looks into what this decision could mean and why it was made.
The Prime Minister dials in bright and early to catch up with Rachel about the Income Relief Payment, updates to Alert Level Two, and we get the PM's thoughts on the National Party Leadership change-over.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern dials in to chat with Rachel about moving to Alert Level One, Armed Police Trials in Aotearoa, and reports calling for change in Oranga Tamariki.
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