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The 1News Verian poll this week showed a shattering drop for Labour to 29%. Ouch. Hipkins and Luxon are now also neck and neck in the preferred prime minister stakes. Game on. Email us: insideparliament@tvnz.co.nz Read us: 1News.co.nz Follow us: 1NewsNZ

Today on Inside Parliament, Senior Political Reporter Benedict Collins, Digital Political Reporter Felix Desmarais and Political Producer Lillian Hanly take us through the last week in politics. A new report says China, Iran and Russia are conducting interference in NZ, the government made some big announcements around climate action, or planning for action, and National said they will ban cell phones in schools.

Kia ora whānau, sorry we skipped a week but we're back with a bumper episode to make up for it. This week: Labour's torrid two weeks, arguments over costings for transport projects and policy 'leaks'. Will Labour move to take GST off fresh fruit and vege? Meanwhile, the minors and the minnows are gearing up... Email us: insideparliament@tvnz.co.nz Read us: 1News.co.nz Follow us: 1NewsNZ

This week on Inside Parliament, the team discuss the shooting in Auckland, a week of law and order announcements and the latest 1News Verian poll, which for the second time in a row saw National and ACT with the numbers to govern. Read us: 1News.co.nz Follow us: 1NewsNZ

"Labour loves tax like a shark loves blood", says Nicola Willis. But this week, Labour leader Chris Hipkins ruled out capital gains and wealth taxes under his leadership... although documents revealed the Government did take a good long look at them. 1News political editor Jessica Mutch McKay, political producer Lillian Hanly and digital political reporter Felix Desmarais discuss the impacts of the tax rule-out. Parliament is also heating up - and it's not just the heaters countering the chilly Wellington winds: tensions are rising as the election campaign nears. Read us: 1News.co.nz Follow us: 1NewsNZ

99 days out from the election and some voters are still very much undecided. Oranga Tamariki was in the news again, along with a report from the Chief Science Advisory highlighting the complex issue of tackling gangs and the need for early intervention. The government tried to focus on health this week with a range of announcements, and National had their own health focus saying they will, if elected, build a new medical school at Waikato university. The Prime Minister is off on another trip overseas despite just returning from one. And, in an Inside Parliament first, Benedict Collins also reveals his ringtone by rudely leaving his phone off silent, but makes up for it by giving Felix a new ringtone with three special words. Featuring 1News Senior Political Reporter Benedict Collins, Digital Political Reporter Felix Desmarais and Political Producer Lillian Hanly. Read us: 1News.co.nz Follow us: @1NewsNZ

In this bumper episode, the team discuss another minister facing questions - Kiri Allan. They also do a deep dive on Ikaroa-Rāwhiti - a real electorate to watch this election - and the delicate balance politicians have to find when discussing China. And of course, exactly how much fun Benedict Collins is allowed to have, according to Paul Goldsmith. Featuring 1News deputy political editor Maiki Sherman, senior political reporter Benedict Collins, political producer Lillian Hanly and digital political reporter Felix Desmarais. Read us: 1News.co.nz Follow us: 1NewsNZ

Michael Wood has resigned as a Minister, and Meng Foon as the Race Relations Commissioner while Prime Minister Chris Hipkins tries to get on with business as usual. Meanwhile, yet another investigation is taking place into Oranga Tamariki following revelations two staff members have been stood down for inappropriate sexual behaviour. Featuring 1News Political Editor Jessica Mutch Mckay, the return of Deputy Political Editor Maiki Sherman, Senior Political Reporter Benedict Collins and Political Producer Lillian Hanly. Do you have a burning political question? Want to hear more from us on a particular topic? Send your feedback to InsideParliament@tvnz.co.nz. Head to 1News.co.nz for more insight, and follow 1News on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Instagram: instagram.com/1newsnz/ Twitter: twitter.com/1NewsNZ Facebook: facebook.com/1NewsNZ Liked this episode? Tell a friend to listen. 1News Inside Parliament is available on all good - and even average - podcasting apps.

We are officially, technically in a recession - welcome. It comes in the same week Christopher Luxon had to clarify his comments about the country being ‘wet, whiny and negative', turns out he meant the Labour Govt. Policy announcements galore this week. Benedict tells us all about the Greens new tax policy and income guarantee, and Cushla talks agricultural emissions. Featuring 1News senior political reporter Benedict Collins, political reporter Cushla Norman and political producer Lillian Hanly. Do you have a burning political question? Want to hear more from us on a particular topic? Send your feedback to InsideParliament@tvnz.co.nz. Head to 1News.co.nz for more insight, and follow 1News on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Instagram: instagram.com/1newsnz/ Twitter: twitter.com/1NewsNZ Facebook: facebook.com/1NewsNZ Liked this episode? Tell a friend to listen. 1News Inside Parliament is available on all good - and even average - podcasting apps.

Michael Wood is a transport minister in limbo. What in the Auckland Airport shareholdings happened? He's not the only minister in the dogbox either - Education Minister Jan Tinetti had to face the Privileges Committee this week. And Jess and Benedict thrash it out over the ideal MMP threshold. It's a safe space for political nerds here, come on in. Featuring 1News political editor Jessica Mutch McKay, senior political reporter Benedict Collins, political reporter Cushla Norman, and digital political reporter Felix Desmarais. Email us on InsideParliament@tvnz.co.nz. Head to 1News.co.nz for more insight, and follow 1News on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Instagram: instagram.com/1newsnz/ Twitter: twitter.com/1NewsNZ Facebook: facebook.com/1NewsNZ Liked this episode? Please tell a friend to listen!

Description: Parliament has two new...ish independent MPs - Meka Whaitiri and Elizabeth Kerekere. While the Labour vs Te Pāti Māori firestorm from last week died down, this week it's National vs Te Pāti Māori, with team blue ruling out working with te Pāti Māori to form a possible government. Join 1News senior political reporter Benedict Collins, political reporter Cushla Norman, digital political reporter Felix Desmarais and political producer Lillian Hanly for all the goss on the week in politics. Do you have a burning political question? Want to hear more from us on a particular topic? Send your feedback to InsideParliament@tvnz.co.nz. Head to 1News.co.nz for more insight, and follow 1News on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Instagram: instagram.com/1newsnz/ Twitter: twitter.com/1NewsNZ Facebook: facebook.com/1NewsNZ Liked this episode? Tell a friend to listen. 1News Inside Parliament is available on all good - and even average - podcasting apps.

Meka Whaitiri has defected from the Labour Party to join Te Pāti Māori. It's a wild week back in the House and 1News' political team is all over it. Plus: changes to the Clean Car Discount scheme, and an apparent dawn raids revival in 2023. Featuring 1News political editor Jessica Mutch McKay, political reporter Cushla Norman, digital political reporter Felix Desmarais and political producer Lillian Hanly. Do you have a burning political question? Want to hear more from us on a particular topic? Send your feedback to InsideParliament@tvnz.co.nz. Head to 1News.co.nz for more insight, and follow 1News on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Instagram: instagram.com/1newsnz/ Twitter: twitter.com/1NewsNZ Facebook: facebook.com/1NewsNZ Liked this episode? Tell a friend to listen. 1News Inside Parliament is available on all good - and even average - podcasting apps.

Chris Hipkins ate hot dogs with Anthony Albanese, a "ground-breaking" report into tax fairness in New Zealand whipped up speculation about more taxes, then the PM made it clear there would absolutely 100% never ever be more taxes... this budget. Featuring 1News political editor Jessica Mutch McKay, political reporter Cushla Norman, digital political reporter Felix Desmarais and political producer Lillian Hanly. Do you have a burning political question? Want to hear more from us on a particular topic? Send your feedback to InsideParliament@tvnz.co.nz. Head to 1News.co.nz for more insight, and follow 1News on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Instagram: instagram.com/1newsnz/ Twitter: twitter.com/1NewsNZ Facebook: facebook.com/1NewsNZ Liked this episode? Tell a friend to listen. 1News Inside Parliament is available on all good - and even average - podcasting apps.

It's week two of an interminable three-week Parliamentary recess period for 1News senior political reporter Benedict Collins. He's joined this week by political editor Jessica Mutch McKay, political reporter Cushla Norman and digital political reporter Felix Desmarais. Today the 1News political team discuss the fresh-off-the-press IPCA report into the Wellington protest and occupation, the National Party's agriculture policy and the prime minister's impending trip to Brisbane. Burning political question or something you want us to discuss? Email InsideParliament@tvnz.co.nz. Head to 1News.co.nz for more reporting, insight and analysis, and follow 1News on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. If you liked this episode, tell a friend to listen - and don't forget to rate and review us!

Three Waters has finally had its rebrand, but has the government managed to build a bridge over troubled water? And there are inklings of discontent in the Green Party after MP Elizabeth Kerekere accidentally messaged the wrong group chat during their party's list ranking process. Featuring senior political reporter Benedict Collins, political reporter Cushla Norman, digital political reporter Felix Desmarais and political producer Lillian Hanly. Do you have a burning political question? Want to hear more from us on a particular topic? Send your feedback to InsideParliament@tvnz.co.nz. Head to 1News.co.nz for more insight, and follow 1News on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Instagram: instagram.com/1newsnz/ Twitter: twitter.com/1NewsNZ Facebook: facebook.com/1NewsNZ Liked this episode? Tell a friend to listen. 1News Inside Parliament is available on all good - and even average - podcasting apps.

There's a buzz around Parliament today as we near Jacinda Ardern's valedictory speech tonight. Today 1News political editor Jessica Mutch McKay, senior political reporter Benedict Collins, political reporter Cushla Norman and digital political reporter Felix Desmarais discuss Jacinda Ardern's exit and legacy, as well as walk-backs and apologies from MPs and candidates of different stripes. The team also talk new swipe card rules for lobbyists in Parliament, and how much of a difference it really makes. Do you have a burning political question? Want to hear more from us on a particular topic? Send your feedback to InsideParliament@tvnz.co.nz. Head to 1News.co.nz for more insight, and follow 1News on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Instagram: instagram.com/1newsnz/ Twitter: twitter.com/1NewsNZ Facebook: facebook.com/1NewsNZ Liked this episode? Tell a friend to listen. 1News Inside Parliament is available on all good - and even average - podcasting apps.

It's been a big week for ministerial mishaps! Today 1News political editor Jessica Mutch McKay, senior political reporter Benedict Collins, political reporter Cushla Norman and political producer Lillian Hanly talk ups and downs for Stuart Nash and Marama Davidson. Spoiler alert: there weren't a lot of ups for those two this week. Do you have a burning political question? Want to hear more from us on a particular topic? Send your feedback to InsideParliament@tvnz.co.nz. Head to 1News.co.nz for more insight, and follow 1News on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Instagram: instagram.com/1newsnz/ Twitter: twitter.com/1NewsNZ Facebook: facebook.com/1NewsNZ Liked this episode? Tell a friend to listen. 1News Inside Parliament is available on all good - and even average - podcasting apps.

Welcome back to Inside Parliament for 2023. Inside Parliament is 1News' politics podcast. It's a regular catch up about the political stories we're covering. It's election year baby. This week, we talk old prime ministers, new prime ministers, polls, policy... and space cadets. Featuring 1News political editor Jessica Mutch-McKay, senior political reporter Benedict Collins, political reporter Cushla Norman and digital political reporter Felix Desmarais. Do you have a burning political question? Want to hear more from us on a particular topic? Send your feedback to InsideParliament@tvnz.co.nz. Head to 1News.co.nz for more insight, and follow 1News on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Instagram: instagram.com/1newsnz/ Twitter: twitter.com/1NewsNZ Facebook: facebook.com/1NewsNZ Liked this episode? Tell a friend to listen. 1News Inside Parliament is available on all good - and even average - podcasting apps.

This week we dig into all the numbers as Labour & National were just about neck and neck in our latest 1 News Kantar Public poll but the Government got a savage response around the country. Plus, in the wake of the Queen's death, we polled Kiwis on the idea of becoming a Republic. Produced by Adam Simpson Engineered and Edited by Brian Holloway A TVNZ Production

This week our thoughts on National Leader Christopher Luxon summarising the Uffindell report but not letting anyone see it; the impact of prison officer shortages, and it's girls against boys in the office while reflecting on the pomp and passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

This week we went inside the Parliament protest, and saw Labour's patience with Dr. Sharma run out. Trevor Mallard said goodbye to the Speaker's chair and Andrew Little & Shane Reti engaged in a philosophical battle over free speech in positions of power. Produced by Adam Simpson Engineered by Brian Holloway A TVNZ Production

This week insight into the Sharma drama as bullying allegations circled Labour. And, our recent polls asked whether the Greens should work with National; whether the Government is doing enough about gangs, and if National should cut the top tax rate. What did people think, and how did our politicians respond? Produced by Adam Simpson & Brian Holloway Engineered by Brian Holloway A TVNZ Production

What should have been a stellar week for National after the 1 News Kantar poll suggested they could govern with ACT, came crashing down with the disturbing news of new MP Sam Uffindell's past. 1 News Political Editor Jessica Mutch-MacKay and Deputy Political Editor Maiki Sherman discuss the ramifications of the poll, the fall-out from the scandal, and what it was like covering the week. Produced by Adam Simpson Engineered by Brian Holloway A TVNZ Production

This week we look at the flaws and loopholes in the rushed cost of living payment, New Zealand's delicate dance between China, the U.S. and Taiwan, and 'Talofa Samoa' as our leaders descend upon the island nation to celebrate it's border opening. Produced by Adam Simpson Engineered and Edited by Brian Holloway A TVNZ Production

Shock this week as some Green Party members moved against James Shaw. Listen to the exclusive, inside story following the Greens co-leadership battle. Aloha Te Puke as Christopher Luxon learned lessons in political geography, and we discuss the Govt's response to the cost of living crisis. Plus, Pits, Peaks and all the interesting things from the past week in NZ politics. [apologies for the technical issues early in the show] Produced and Engineered by Adam Simpson A TVNZ Production

This week the winners and losers of the new EU free trade agreement, Trevor Mallard shuffles off, and MP Simon O'Connor apologises for '...a good day'. Produced by Adam Simpson Engineered by Brian Holloway A TVNZ Production

This week the team discuss the latest 1News Kantar Public Poll, Jacinda Ardern's White House meeting with Joe Biden and the fate the Russian ambassador.

The team dig into the details of Budget 2022. Produced by Brian Holloway A TVNZ Production

A week out from Budget 2022 and a bunch of alternative budgets have caused headlines. We say goodbye to "political mongrel" Simon Bridges, and David Seymour seethes over National ruling him out of being Finance Minister. Plus accusations of cronyism and about-turns in trespassing former MPs and potential future rivals from Parliament. Produced by Adam Simpson Engineered by Brian Holloway A TVNZ Production

This week Jessica, Maiki & Benedict discuss the resignations of Ashley Bloomfield and Louisa Wall and a tough week for Police Minister Poto Williams. Produced and Engineered by Brian Holloway

This week 1 News Political Editor Jessica Mutch McKay & Senior Political Reporter Benedict Collins reflect on the Parliament protest from up close. They also discuss the recent 1 News poll which shook up the parties and offer their insight into the resignation of veteran former National leader Simon Bridges. Produced and Directed by Adam Simpson Engineered by Brian Holloway A TVNZ Production

This week the team looks into the winners and losers of Christopher Luxon's new shadow cabinet, and how he performed during his first week in the House as Leader of the Opposition. We also get an inside report from Deputy Political Editor Maiki Sherman on her trip following Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta to Dubai.

On this weeks' 1News Inside Parliament podcast Political Editor Jessica Mutch McKay and Senior Political reporter Benedict Collins discussed an epic week at Parliament with changing leadership fortunes of the National Party. The team gave a blow by blow account of the weeks events from Judith Collins' late demotion of Simon Bridges to Christopher Luxon's ascension to the top job. Jessica Mutch McKay also gave an insight into the chaotic look of the coverage as the 1News political team literally chased the story. Benedict Collins talked about the bad political judgement of Judith Collins saying that ‘Not getting caucus onside & demoting Simon Bridges' was hitting the self-destruct button and that Judith Collins was almost getting things right up until then in terms of polling trends. He said 'The Government's not had a great couple of weeks but the coverage has been dominated by National's implosion when it should have been capitalising on the Government's weaknesses, adding it was real ‘smack your head against the wall stuff from National'. Our reporters also rated Christopher Luxon's first days as leader including questions over his property portfolio in a housing crisis and religious background. And on the day New Zealand rolled out the new COVID traffic light system, Jess and Benedict discussed where the Government has done well and where it hasn't. Listen the entire 1News Inside Parliament show on your favourite podcast app.

This week the Government announced the introduction of an RSE worker bubble with some Pacific islands; a move Political Editor Jessica Mutch McKay describes as a slight pressure release in terms of the many immigration issues swirling. Complaints build in the MIQ booking system as bots appear to take over the refresh button, and frustration at a perceived lack of accountability for the housing crisis prompts the HRC to label housing a human right. Produced & Edited by Adam Simpson Engineered by Brian Holloway Shot by Scarlett Wild & Cameron Murray Research by Rochelle Duncan A TVNZ Production

This is we ask, why isn't the Government implementing saliva testing for COVID 19? And who does it help when ACT and National keep trying to one up each other? Plus, Government reaction to video showing abuse of vulnerable young people in the care of Oranga Tamariki. Produced & Edited by Adam Simpson Shot by Sam Von Keisenberg & Jack Davies A TVNZ Production

This week saw the Government announce its intention to formally apologise for the dawn raids of the 1970s. We look at the rarity of formal apologies what others might be considered. The Govt. also outlined an age-based approach to the mass vaccine roll-out so we asked the public if they thought that was the right way to go about it, and our reporters reflect on the return of the grip and grin as Presidents and Prime Ministers met at the G7 signalling a step toward post-COVID normality. Produced and Edited by Adam Simpson Shot by Scarlett Wild & Matt Smith A TVNZ Production

In this week's edition of Inside Parliament, the 1 NEWS political team look at another poor fortnight for the National Party, plus SCOMO, MFAT and more. Produced by Adam Simpson Edited and prepared by Lize Immelman & Hannah Boniface Engineered by Brian Holloway Shot by Scarlett Wild & Jack Davies A TVNZ Production

“the Broken Compass budget”, ‘the La La Budget’, ‘the Benefit Budget’: This week the 1 News Political team talk through the winners and the losers from a budget that everyone tried to name. This episode is dedicated to our colleague and researcher Mark Hutchings who leaves TVNZ today after 18 years. Produced and Edited by Adam Simpson Shot by Matt Smith & Jack Davies Engineered by Brian Holloway A TVNZ Production

This week the triumphs and tribulations after 1 year of managed isolation and quarantine. We also look at the impending ozbubble contrasted with a temporary ban on Kiwis flying home from COVID ravaged India, and ethics around the New Zealand super fund investing in Myanmar. Produced & Edited by Adam Simpson Engineered by Brian Holloway Shot by Scarlett Wild & Phil Melville A TVNZ Production

The Govt. attempts to turn the tide on housing and reveals it’s priorities for early vaccinations. Benedict Collins revels in "political bullsh*t", and another week another scandal for the Speaker. Produced & Edited by Adam Simpson Engineered by Brian Holloway Shot by Scarlett Wild & Mike Lowe A TVNZ Production

This week: Preferred Prime Minister support drops, momentum gains for the Oz bubble, more details on Labour’s Hutt South rent fiasco, and some MPs struggle to remember how many houses they own. Produced & Edited by Adam Simpson Shot by Scarlett Wild & Tony George Engineered by Brian Holloway A TVNZ Production

Deported Aussie crims heading our way, Doctor Bloomfield goes to the Cricket (and regrets it), and National tries to keep a tight lid on the internal review of its disastrous Election result.

Insults flew at Parliament with Simon Bridges labelling Police commissioner Andrew Coster a ‘Wokester’ followed by select committee fireworks. The Govt. touted declining child poverty numbers despite them being more than a year old, and as Kiwis begin to be vaccinated, frustrated Aucklanders enter lockdown No.4.

This week it’s PM Vs. PM as Jacinda Ardern and Scott Morrison engage in a trans-Tasman terrorist stoush. As vaccine roll-outs begin, we look at rationales for COVID level changes, and War, what is it good for? KiwiSaver investments apparently. Produced by Adam Simpson Edited by Adam Simpson & Jack Davies Shot by Sam Von Keisenberg & Jack Davies Engineered by Brian Holloway A TVNZ Production

This week Political reporter Benedict Collins broke the explosive story of Air New Zealand helping the Saudi Navy. We discuss the background and how this story developed. We also look back on an eventful Waitangi 2021, and update on COVID19 vaccines for New Zealand. Finally we look at the other important story of the week: ties in Parliament, and how they overshadowed what could have been a more tumultuous week for Speaker Trevor Mallard. Produced & Edited by Adam Simpson Engineered by Brian Holloway Shot by Tony George & Jack Davies A TVNZ Production

Stepping down after a tumultuous time at the top of Oranga Tamariki. Govt. fails Flexiwage. National chases the Māori seats. Our leaky COVID border, and what to look out for in 2021. Produced & Edited by Adam Simpson Engineered by Brian Holloway Shot by Scarlett Wild & Byron Radford A TVNZ Production

This week threats from China over 5 Eyes Hong Kong criticism, a National rebuke as Sir John Key retakes the stage, and are we getting stiffed at the supermarket?

With the special votes coming in Parliament’s final numbers have been revealed with some surprises. We discuss the outcome of both referendums, and as National reshuffle we look back to Labour’s 2014 drubbing.

1 News Inside Parliament returns with surprises and new faces as Labour announces their new cabinet line-up, and we wrap up election 2020 with our highlights from a month on the campaign trail. Produced & Edited by Adam Simpson Shot by Scarlett Wild Lighting assistance by Andrew Dalton Engineered by Brian Holloway Research by Rochelle Duncan A TVNZ Production

This week parties began to squabble over COVID levels; NZ First campaigned at the Warehouse, and Jacinda Ardern was accused of buying votes in Timaru. We’ve got the best, the worst and the most humorous of the election campaign so far and what to look out for over the coming week.

A holiday for Matariki, and a national infrastructure bank were just two of the new policies touted as Politicians hit the campaign once again with fresh promises and lots of elbow bumps.