Podcast appearances and mentions of ali jones

Tonight on The Huddle, Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Is the proposed punishment for the Māori Party too harsh? Gerry Brownlee says it's severe and is suggesting Parliament can still change its mind. What do we make of this? Drug tests have found more workers are doing meth. Do we think we should start testing more workers, even in white collar jobs? A nine-year-old made headlines after being rejected from his rugby grade due to his weight. What do we think of this? Is this a safety concern? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Government is overhauling the pay equity system - restricting future claims and stopping all 33 current claims. The changes will be rushed through under urgency this week. Do we think this is the right move? National has outlined plans to ban social media for under-16s - do we think this is a good idea? More Government ministers have admitted to using Gmail for Government tasks - is this a bad look? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ali Jones has more than a couple of thoughts on wastage and her recent efforts to reduce her own waste in her life.

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! One Gisborne District Councillor has copped some backlash once it was revealed they attended just 41 percent of meetings since October. Should attendance for councillors and MPs be mandatory? After today's big reading - the Treaty Principles Bill is officially dead. Was it worth all the debate and discussion and fuss? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Nick Leggett from Infrastructure New Zealand joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! How do we feel about taxpayer funding of a new Auckland stadium? Can we afford this? New electorate boundaries have been drawn up by the electoral commission. What could this mean for prospective voters? Ali Jones has been copping some backlash for suggesting there are too many disability car parks. She's on the defence - what do we make of this? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 25 March 2025, Health New Zealand's Deputy Chief Executive Cath Cronin speaks to Ryan to explain why an 11 year old girl was mistakenly admitted to a mental health facility. Eden Park vs Quay Park stadium - council officials have had their say, and why taxpayers may have to pay for it. Plus - why your Lego or wine collection might be a seriously good investment. Plus, on the Huddle, Ali Jones defends making inquiries about mobility carparks in Christchurch. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the same time as Winston Peters is declaring war on wokeism, we've got a Christchurch community board member saying we are too scared to say things these days in case we offend people. Ali Jones is the community board member and she's firing back at criticisms that comments she made online about mobility car parks were "shocking". I'll get to her comments and the reaction but, let me say first, that I don't agree with her that we are too scared to say things these days. I would say the only thing that has changed is the way we say things. The language we use. Which has to be a good thing. I know some people think that being anti-hate speech is being anti-free speech, but that's not how I see it. It does seem to me that the people who are anti-woke or anti-pc tend to jump to conclusions about what you can or can't say, and they use that to back-up their argument. But if you think about how much more open people are when it comes to speaking out about all sorts of stuff, then you can't buy into the argument that people are scared to speak. People are speaking out way more than they used to. So what's happened is Ali Jones put a post on social media asking people if they thought it was weird that there are so many mobility parks on Rolleston Ave, in central Christchurch. She said it seemed crazy to have so many mobility parks —four of them— sitting empty, while other people struggle to find somewhere to park. And is she getting a roasting for it from a disability support group which is saying today that her comments were “shocking”. CCS Disability Action is the group and one of its access co-ordinators, Raewyn Hailes, says it's not-on for someone in public office to say what Ali Jones said about the mobility car parks. She's saying today that if a public toilet was unoccupied at times, you wouldn't close it or remove it. She says: “It's extremely disappointing that someone who holds public office would make such a comment because it does have a negative impact on people. Who knows, she might need one some time.” Ali Jones has fired back at that. She says she's angry about it and that it shows that we are “too bloody risk averse” when it comes to saying things. She says the criticisms are “a load of rubbish” and she asked a “straight-forward question” because she has never seen the mobility car parks used and wanted to know if anyone else had. Ali says she isn't anti-mobility park. She just wanted to find out if other people have the same impression that she does – that they don't get used that much. But she's not having any of the criticism she's getting for her comments and the questions she asked in her social media post. She thinks the reaction from the disability support group shows why people are too scared to say anything these days. That we're too scared to say things in case we offend people or upset them. But I disagree. Yes, we've changed the way we say certain things and, maybe, Ali could have chosen another way to find out what she wanted to find out about the mobility parks. Maybe she could have worded it differently. But just because you might disagree with what another person says, telling them you disagree isn't shutting them down. It isn't cancelling them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former National Party staffer Ben Thomas and Ali Jones of Red PR join Tim Beveridge for The Huddle. Admins of the popular Facebook group ‘Auckland Flatmates Wanted' want to start charging for posts. Could this be the future of successful social media groups? New Zealand is officially out of a recession - can we now feel instantly better about the future? The Huddle also discuss whether world leaders should keep their opinions on Donald Trump quiet, and if it's counterintuitive to cut almost 400 defence roles. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ali Jones is a senior consultant at Red PR and the problem she's trying to solve today might seem personal, but it's got big implications.

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Newstalk ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The school lunch saga carries on, with David Seymour stepping up to reassure Kiwis the programme's problems are being dealt with. What do we make of this? Congestion charging appears to be getting closer, as a new bill allowing local councils and authorities to charge users for busy routes during peak hours has passed its first reading in Parliament. Do we think this is the way to go? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed Amon & Ali Jones. They discuss the 5th anniversary of our first COVID case, and the school lunch saga rumbles on. Ali Jones is a member of the Papanui Innes communitty board and senior consultant Red PR. Ed Amoin is a PhD student and comedian. [picture id="4KCRROY_0Z9A0159_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed Amon & Ali Jones. They discuss potential changed to tax rules for clubs and societies, a nude cycling event in the Melbourne CBD, and Aussie blogger Belle Gibson's cancer lie. Ali Jones is a member of the Papanui Innes community board and senior consultant Red PR. Ed Amon is a PhD student and comedian. [picture id="4KC3K9H_NetflixĀppleCiderVinegar3_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week - and more! The Government is looking to make changes in regards to citizen's arrests, meaning businesses could potentially have the freedom to restrain offenders to cut down on shoplifting and retail crime. Do we think these changes are necessary? The Greens have delivered their annual State of the Planet address, saying the Government's pandering to privatisation in its search for economic growth. Do we agree with the points they made? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The OCR was slashed again by 50 basis points - what does this mean for the economy and the cost of living? Do we think more cuts are the way to go? The Consumer Guarantees Act (Right to Repair) Amendment Bill is set to have its first reading in Parliament tonight. Should the Government pass this law? Will this make products better for consumers? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! We're into week one of Parliament for 2025 - and it's been a big week for race issues. Shane Jones made some questionable comments about Green MP Ricardo Menéndez March and Te Pati Māori is claiming Karen Chhour doesn't get the 'essence of being Māori'. What do we make of all this? There's been some teething issues for the revamped school lunch programme - do we see things turning around? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ali Jones and Shane Te Pou discuss the Government's decision to again reverse changes to state highway speed limits and hints that National will campaign on asset sales.

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Treaty Principles Bill - David's done polling for Hobson's Pledge looking into support for or against the bill. What did we make of the findings? Greyhound racing - what do we think of the Government's ban on the sport? Is this the right call? A Reserve Bank consultation has shown Kiwis are still keen on physical coins and banknotes. But do we like the idea more than the reality? Do we still carry cash? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Finance Minister has indicated charities could be subject to tax changes in the next Budget. Is this the right move? All Black Sevu Reece has admitted to a charge of wilful damage after a party in Christchurch last year. The judge discharged him without conviction. Should he still be allowed to play for the All Blacks? The Defence Minister says the Defence Force's major spending blueprint release has been delayed until next year, because of escalating global tensions. Are we surprised by this warning? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ali Jones & Shane Te Pou to discuss: President Biden pardoning his son Hunter, and Avian Flu outbreak in Otago and news from the Labour party conference. Ali Jones is a communication adviser / writer/Broadcaster/ Christchurch earthquake claims preparer. Shane Te Pou is a former labour party activist and CEO of Mega

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ali Jones & Shane Te Pou to discuss No Pay Day - the day that women in Aotearoa effectively begin working for free. Plus the reopening of Christchurch Cathedral. Ali Jones is a communication adviser / writer/Broadcaster/ Christchurch earthquake claims preparer. Shane Te Pou is a former labour party activist and CEO of Mega

Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! After nine days, the hīkoi made it to Wellington, with 55,000 people marching on Parliament to protest the Treaty Principles Bill. The protest was peaceful - but will it be a success? Shane Jones and David Seymour have called for harsher punishments for MPs who misbehave in Parliament off the back of last week's infamous haka in the House. Do we need tougher standards in Parliament? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Donald Trump is going to be the next President of the United States. What do we make of it - is it the worst news ever or are people overreacting? Will the Democrats understand why they lost? The Treaty Principles Bill got released today - how do we see this playing out? Will Luxon change his mind about killing off the bill? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Christchurch community board member says government changes to a scheme helping owners of earthquake-damaged homes shows they don't understand what claimants are dealing with. Community board member Ali Jones spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Labour has called for funding to be pulled from Mike King's Gumboot Friday charity following King's comments that alcohol can be a solution for people struggling with depression. Is this a step too far? Consumer NZ is calling on the Commerce Commission to investigate New Zealand's aviation industry. Do we agree with this? Last night's Travis Scott concert broke out in huge brawls while fans waited for him to appear on stage. Is this the promoter's fault for not lining up more entertainment - or are the fans in the wrong? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Government is looking to bring public sector performance pay back by the next financial year. Do we agree with this move? A female passenger was stabbed to death on a bus in Onehunga last night - how concerned are we? Is this a sign people with a history of violence should be kept in jail? More backlash against David Seymour's school lunch programme - do we think sustainable packaging should have been a concern? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Ali Jones advocates for setting up rest homes for people between the ages of 50 to 60.

Tonight on the Huddle, CEO of the Maxim Institute Tim Wilson and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! A sea turtle was filmed struggling in an oil spill near the HMNZS Manawanui wreck site. How much money should we be putting into fixing this disaster? Auckland dog shelters are forced to euthanise more dogs than at any point in the past decade - 11 per day. Sophia Crestani coronial findings and calls for improved safety at student parties. How feasible is this? Tui's 'Yeah right' billboard referencing Philip Polkinghorne falls flat with social media users. Bluebridge ferry Connemara damages a wharf on Picton in a berthing mishap. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Mike Williams & Ali Jones discuss the latest with the State of Emergency in Dunedin & the four day submission window for the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Mike Williams & Ali Jones discuss the kerbside soft plastic collection trial in Nelson & the panel speak to an engineer who makes E bikes designed especially for Invercargill conditions.

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! New research shows more young men are feeling pressured to start using steroids and other illegal enhancers to keep up with body image pressures. How concerning is this? Prime Minister Chris Luxon is on the defensive after selling his Wellington apartment - and claimed he won't apologise for his success. Is this response justified? ACC has received 128 claims for fall-related injuries from Croc wearers so far this year, costing nearly $64,000. What do we make of this? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ali Jones and Ed Amon discuss the four year political term being put back on the poltical agenda and the concerns about the future of rail access across Cook Strait and in other parts of Aotearoa. Ali Jones is from Red PR in Christchurch and member of the Papanui Innes community board Ed Amon is a comedian and Masters student

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Early Edition host Ryan Bridge joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!  A group of Wellington taxi drivers have been suspended from the airport ranks after they used the parents' room to heat up food on their late night shifts. Is this unfair? The GDP dropped 0.2 percent in Q2 and things aren't looking too hopeful for the next quarter. When do we see the economy turning around? The Government wants to reduce the number of jury trials to reduce the backlog of cases in the courts, with Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith unveiling some new ideas for the public to consider. Do we need changes?  More deadly explosions took place in Lebanon - how scary is this? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!  Donald Trump dominated the post-debate discussion with his outlandish statements about immigrants, abortion and the economy. Will the 'cats and dogs' and 'transgender operations' comments hurt his campaign - or do supporters not care? Can Health NZ achieve its targets with no extra money on hand? Auckland mayor Wayne Brown unveiled his plan for a second harbour crossing - does this scheme have legs or is it totally bonkers. Zara and Mike Tindall raised a few eyebrows over their decision to put Apple AirTags on their kids to track them. Is this a good idea? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Simon Wilson & Ali Jones discuss the Paralympics and a bold new affordable homes plan spreading through Otago. Ali Jones is from Red PR and a Papanui Innes community board member. Simon Wilson is a Senior writer for the NZ Herald.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Simon Wilson & Ali Jones discuss Maori King Kiingi Tuheitia's tangi, the death of the "family doctor", and how cycling fares in Nationals new Land Transport Programme Ali Jones is from Red PR and a Papanui Innes community board member. Simon Wilson is a Senior writer for the NZ Herald.

Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog contributor and Curia pollster David Farrar and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! New Zealand's spy agency has issued a warning about potential foreign interference in the country. Are we too relaxed about potential threats?  The Government has pushed up the tourism levy - it'll go up from $35 to $100 by October. Is this a good call - or will it hurt the economy? New data shows that more couples over 50 are getting divorced - why do we think this is?  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every two weeks we try and replicate something that is performed in close conversation in pubs, bars, cafes and group chats around the world. We try to Solve the World's Problems, and our troubleshooter this time is Ali Jones, senior consultant at Red PR and member of the Papanui Innes Community board.

Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!  Are the Wellington posties wrong to refuse to deliver Better Wellington's anti-council pamphlet over claims of misinformation? Is there a political bias here? The Government will overturn the oil and gas ban - and have urged Labour to support this move. How does this look for Labour? Do we need a bi-partisan solution to the energy crisis? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Prime Minister Chris Luxon has urged local councils to rein in unnecessary spending. This speech has prompted some backlash - why do we think this is? All Blacks assistant coach Leon MacDonald has stepped down after just a handful of tests. Head coach Scott Robertson says this comes down to coaching differences - what do we think? New research reveals a concerning number of five-year-olds are starting school without the ability to form proper sentences - should we be worried? Is this the fault of ECE teachers - or parents? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ali Jones and Andrew Clay discuss the potential for solar roofs to revolutionise how we store and use energy and the Police reports investigating systemic bias within the organisation.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ali Jones and Andrew Clay discuss the new Young Adult Drivers Court, Gang Shows, and the new Ministry of Regulation.

Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Mark Sainsbury and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! North Korea is set to open back up to tourists at the end of the year. Would we go? We've gotten a look at the new school lunches menu - what do we think? Will these be fit for purpose? Eden Park has asked the council to let it host twice as many concerts as it's allowed right now. Is this a no-brainer? A UK judge has sentenced a keyboard warrior to 15 months in jail. The 53 year old woman had called for someone to blow up a mosque in a local community Facebook group. Will a sentence like this deter other keyboard warriors? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Matt Heath from Radio Hauraki joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Interislander's Aratere is in hot water again after hitting a ramp docking in Wellington this afternoon. What's really going on here? The Government is requiring new teacher trainees to pass NCEA Level Two maths going forward. Are these measures fair? Do we need our teachers to be better educated? The Australians have responded well to Luxon making a joke at their expense - but the issue of Minister Paul Goldsmith removing Māori language from a Matariki invitation. What do we make of this? A group of Wellington Council members raised eyebrows after they walked out of a contentious meeting - do we agree with this choice?  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Film Commission has copped some backlash after they spent over $16,000 on four events amid proposed budget cuts. Is this outrage justified? Are we concerned about New Zealand's lack of medals at the Olympics - or do we need to be patient?  McDonalds is grappling with falling sales. Do they just need to become cheaper again? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ali Jones and Peter Dunne discuss the news coming out of Health NZ Te Whatu Ora following Dr Lester Levy's appointment as commissioner, and compulsory voting. 

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Commerce Commission is making moves to regulate PayWave fees and online card payments to ensure Kiwis don't get ripped off. Do we agree with this? How do we feel about PayWave? Darleen Tana has made her first appearance in Parliament following the investigation of her knowledge of alleged migrant exploitation at her husband's business. Why is she still hanging on? Do we think the Greens will resort to waka-jumping laws? Prime Minister Chris Luxon is under fire following his decision to cut one of his regular media opportunities on Tuesdays going forward. Has Luxon made the right call? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Ali talks about a 'back to the future' issue of not relying on digital technology for tickets, meeting agendas or making payments. She talks about the benefits of using 'hard copies' to get by in the modern world.

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Today Ali's talking to Jesse about the growing problem of mental health issues in younger people and getting help for them. She talks about the prevalence of the issue and the difficulties getting access to the right help for them.