Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Paula Bennett, is on the line for our first chat of 2020, or as mentioned, Election Year. Rachel chats to the Paula Bennett about the Australian bushfire crisis, what's happening between the US and Iran, and some of Simon Bridges' comments on police politicisation.
This week, Sam and Geneva take a look at the 1990 album from British synth-pop band Depeche Mode "Violator." This record was one of Depeche Mode's most successful and managed to bridge the world's of pop, electronic and alternative.
This week we chat to the Deputy Leader of the Opposition about the National Party and NZ First's relationship, Simon Bridges' comments at Waitangi last week, and ongoing Serious Fraud Office investigations.
Morgan Godfrey returns with his hot takes on the political sphere in Aotearoa, from Leader of the Opposition, Simon Bridge's latest speech, to the ongoings with the Serious Fraud Office. It's starting to feel like election year.
The National Party's Denise Lee joins us for our weekly chat...
This week Denise joins Laura Kvigstad to discuss Simon Bridges plans to cut the red tape, deregulating industries in order to stimulate the economy. Then they chat about the pay equity amendment bill and why it's stalled on it's second reading. Finally, they chat about National advocating for coalition government to stall the minimum wage increase set to begin on April 1st, 2020.
Denise Lee joins Laura Kvigstad to discuss the recent criticism Simon Bridges has received for his handling of issues related to covid 19. After that, they chat about why National is calling for better transparency on the criteria for school closures. Finally, they chat about National's calls for biotech in the attempts to make Aotearoa predator-free.
Today marked the fourth Epidemic Response Committee meeting. Lillian recaps the main points covered, as reported by Laura Kvigstad.
The committee heard from Otago University professor and epidemiologist Sir David Skegg and Director General of Health Ashley Bloomfield. Minister of Health David Clark also addressed the committee, beginning with an apology for his repeated breaches of the rāhui.
The Epidemic Response Committee was established in late March to consider and report to the House of Representatives on matters relating to the Government's management of Covid-19. The chairperson is Simon Bridges, leader of Opposition.
The next commitee meeting is scheduled for 10am tomorrow morning.
Today marked the fifth Epidemic Response Committee meeting. Lillian recaps the main points covered, as reported by Israa Zafiri.
The Epidemic Response Committee was established in late March to consider and report to the House of Representatives on matters relating to the Government's management of Covid-19. The chairperson is Simon Bridges, leader of Opposition.
The next commitee meeting is scheduled for 10am tomorrow morning.
Today marked the sixth Epidemic Response Committee meeting. Lillian recaps the main points covered, as reported by James Tapp.
The Epidemic Response Committee was established in late March to consider and report to the House of Representatives on matters relating to the Government's management of Covid-19. The chairperson is Simon Bridges, leader of Opposition.
The next commitee meeting is scheduled for 10am Tuesday morning next week.
Today marked the seventh Epidemic Response Committee meeting. Lillian recaps the main points covered, as reported by Laura Kvigstad.
The committee heard from Chief Medical Officer of Australia Professor Brendan Murphy, Epidemiologist Sir David Skegg, Minister of Finance Grant Robertson and Secretary of the Treasury Caralee McLiesh, as well as of course Director General of Health himself, Ashley Bloomfield.
The Epidemic Response Committee was established in late March to consider and report to the House of Representatives on matters relating to the Government's management of Covid-19. The chairperson is Simon Bridges, leader of Opposition.
The next commitee meeting is scheduled for 10am tomorrow morning.