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Questions to Ministers Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? DAVID MacLEOD to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the Government's fiscal position? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by the statement from the Ministry of Health that "The principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, as articulated by the courts and the Waitangi Tribunal, provide the framework for how we will meet our obligations under Te Tiriti in our day-to-day work"; if not, why not? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What legislation or policy changes, if any, has she introduced this term that would see low-income New Zealanders with less money on a weekly basis? LAURA McCLURE to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: What progress has the Government made on delivering the ACT-National coalition commitment to reform health and safety? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statement that "to improve patient outcomes we must ensure we have modern infrastructure to help provide the healthcare Kiwis need"; if not, why not? TOM RUTHERFORD to the Minister of Justice: What progress is the Government making on restoring law and order? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Associate Minister of Education: Does he stand by his statement regarding the school lunches programme that "Yes, there were problems. We owned them. We never denied them, and we fixed them"; if so, why? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister for Mental Health: What recent announcement has he made about supporting parents bereaved by baby loss? Dr LAWRENCE XU-NAN to the Associate Minister of Education: Does he stand by his statement that the school lunch programme "will offer nutritious meals to around 242,000 students, every school day"; if so, why? DAN BIDOIS to the Minister for Building and Construction: How will the Building Amendment Bill make building easier and more affordable? Hon DAMIEN O'CONNOR to the Minister for Trade and Investment: Does he stand by all his statements in relation to immigration commitments made under the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement?

Questions to Ministers NANCY LU to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on business confidence and the New Zealand economy? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements and actions? Dr CARLOS CHEUNG to the Minister of Transport: What announcements has he made on the Government's crackdown on antisocial road users? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by her statement regarding the Ministry's contracting of Australian company Learning First that "Whether or not, then, the Ministry of Education go out and contract them is not a matter for me"; if so, why? CARL BATES to the Minister of Education: What update can she provide on putting walls back into classrooms? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? REUBEN DAVIDSON to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology: Does she agree with the Prime Minister's goal to "brutally commercialise our science system", and what does that mean for public-good research? GREG FLEMING to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: What recent announcements have been made about celebrating the excellence of New Zealand hospitality and reinforcing the Government's commitment to this sector? TAMATHA PAUL to the Minister of Housing: Will the Government's decision to increase rents for public housing tenants by 20 percent worsen or alleviate the cost of living for low-income public housing tenants? CAMILLA BELICH to the Minister of Justice: Does he stand by all his statements and actions about the Summary Offences (Move-on Orders) Amendment Bill? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? JAMIE ARBUCKLE to the Associate Minister of Health: What recent announcements has she made about aged residential care funding?

From Michelin stars to school lunches, sublime, ridiculous. I think it's safe to say none of the school lunches on offer will be getting Michelin stars. Then the last lot probably wouldn't have either. A scathing report has been issued by the Auditor General, which says only 50% percent of the meals delivered by the new school lunch programme in 2025 complied with the Ministry of Education's nutrition standards. We haven't talked about the school lunches for a hot minute, have we? Remember when it was the topic du jour? The parliamentary watchdog also took aim at inaccurate costings for the lunches, safety issues, contingency planning, and their rollout. Associate Minister for Education and the equivalent of 'Thatcher Thatcher milk snatcher', David Seymour is the one that said no, we're going to do away with them altogether, oh all right we'll keep them, but they have to be cheaper. He's hit out at the criticism, inferring the Auditor General took far too much notice of malcontents formerly involved in the scheme. “What they haven't done is a comparison of the quality before and after I took over. So they've been very critical in various ways and I'm happy to to answer their criticisms, but they haven't evaluated the whole programme and it appears that a lot of the initiation of the report and the feed into the report came from people that frankly had to be sacked after they were not able to manage the programme when I came in, and those who previously supplied the government, often at twice the current price. None of those people are very happy and they seem to have had a pretty good hearing from the Auditor General.” I don't think we can shoot the messenger. The office of the Auditor General has done some sterling work over the past few years and they're just simply looking at the numbers. But should we just do away with them altogether? Because when it was initially conceived, I mean if you look at the data, the 50% nutrition figure for the School Lunch Collective's meals was calculated by the Ministry of Education. It was disputed by the Collective, which said by Term 3 we'd got it up to 69% of the lunches complying with nutrition standards, and in Term 4 compliance was 75%. I bet your bottom dollar I was churning out school lunches back in the day that did not comply with the Ministry's nutrition standards. And probably, if you look at the kids' lunchboxes this morning, there's a lot of pressure from schools and fellow parents to produce nutritional, yet decorative, eye catching, pleasing to the palate school lunches. Honestly, that thing where you're doing the bento boxes with the pretty patterns in the sandwiches, as if parents didn't have enough to do of a morning. Anyway, they probably wouldn't meet the criteria every day either. And that's the thing. When school lunches were first envisaged, you and I, and indeed the MPs involved in the decision making, probably imagined a couple of Marmite or cheese sandwiches, some yoghurt, a muesli bar and an apple. Easy. Why not? Fill your boots. Do it. But that's where you and I, and indeed the MPs, are coming from a place of privilege. Who knew that a Marmite sandwich was privilege? It is. Bureaucrats stuck their oars in and said, no, when it comes to the school lunches for certain children, the school lunch may well be the only regular meal of the day. You privileged people with your Marmite sandwich go home to cooked dinners full of protein and veggies. These children don't. Therefore, we must cram as many nutrients and veggies as we possibly can into the school lunch to ensure these poor kids get their daily allowance. That's where it all got very, very, very complicated. Because if you're trying to make the school lunch the main meal of the day, generally it'll have to be heated. And you'll have to pack it full of veggies and some of these kids, you, some of these kids don't even know the texture of raw vegetables or couscous or rice or anything of the like. Some providers did it very well. Remember that school in Porirua? Where we had the lovely principal and they got the parents involved and they did their own lunches. And they were mums and they were sensible and they knew how to make meals on the smell of an oily rag and how to disguise vegetables. You grate the carrot into the spaghetti bolognese. You don't put it there in big lumps because they're not used to that, a lot of these kids – they don't want to eat chunks of carrot. Most parents who are listening to this show will know how you disguise veggies into food. You usually do it when they're about 18 months old, nine months to 18 months old. You don't make it slop, but get them used to texture and chewing and the like. And that's what you do. You don't hit them up with a couscous salad on day one and expect them to scarf it down. We come back to what success looks like for this programme. For me, I never imagined in 10 trillion years that it would cause this much angst, political toing and froing, that it would cost that much, around $328 million a year, that it would take up, command so much airtime and column inches in the media. It's absurd. I thought it would be a lunch as you and I know it, not every single calorie and veggie a child would need in a day. That it would be about improving attendance because when the kids knew there was a good meal for them, they'd turn up to school, and performance would improve. But no, that hasn't happened. School attendance hasn't improved and the only data around improved classroom performance is non-existent. You just get the touchy feelies – the children reported a better sense of wellbeing. Well, that's not getting an A+, is it? That's not being able to sit through a reading lesson. No, the programme's become more trouble than it's bloody worth. Do away with the government being involved, you know, give some money to the charities that do provide, KidsCan provide lunches, Sanitarium and Fonterra provide breakfast clubs. Either scale it right back and keep it simple and keep it as cheap as possible, the sandwich, the yoghurt, the apple, or just don't do it at all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A report into the revamped school lunch programme has found it saved money, but it's not clear whether it is meeting its main goals of reducing food insecurity and improving student achievement, because there's no robust monitoring. The report by the Auditor General revealed only about 50 percent of school meals were meeting nutritional standards last year. Associate Minister of Health, David Seymour spoke to Lisa Owen.

Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements and actions? LAURA McCLURE to the Associate Minister of Education: What recent reports has he seen on school attendance? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? RYAN HAMILTON to the Minister of Finance: How is the Government planning to lift economic growth and productivity? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? GRANT McCALLUM to the Minister for Infrastructure: What updates has he seen on the fast-track approvals scheme? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Hon KIERAN McANULTY to the Associate Minister of Housing: Does he stand by his response to being asked if he was comfortable with managers being individually assessed on whether or not emergency housing targets were met in their region, "No. That would be something that I'd ask the chief executive at MSD about"; if so, has he had this conversation? MARIAMENO KAPA-KINGI to the Associate Minister of Housing: Does he agree with the Ministry of Social Development's use of performance measures that assess managers against emergency housing grant targets? KATIE NIMON to the Minister of Health: What recent announcement has he made regarding funding uplifts for primary and community services? SHANAN HALBERT to the Minister for Tertiary Education: Does she stand by her statement, "Having the confidence to build and strengthen your team is important, especially when many businesses are doing it tough right now"; if so, why did she limit Apprenticeship Boost? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister of Agriculture: What recent reports has he seen on the forecast for New Zealand's food and fibre exports?

The Minister responsible for the drug buying agency Pharmac is doubling down on his call for efficencies driven by AI. In a letter to Pharmac detailing his expectations for the next year, David Seymour has emphasised investment in data and digital infrastructure to enhance core functions, including the use of artificial intelligence. Associate Minister of Health David Seymour spoke to Lisa Owen.

Pastor Jim Keck welcomes Rev. Katie Miller, Associate Minister at First-Plymouth Church, to the latest Friendly Fire.

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.In this episode of NZ Property Insights, Paul and Debbie Roberts unpack the critical structural changes transforming the New Zealand real estate landscape. We analyze the long-term fallout of the interest deductibility policy, evaluate how changing mortgage dynamics are fueling a massive first-home buyer renaissance, and look at the compliance adjustments simplifying transaction pipelines for everyday trusts. The Deductibility Reversal: An analytical look back at the three-year tax experiment that significantly reduced long-term rental supply, effectively taxed property business owners on unmade profits, and inadvertently drove national median market rents up to $600 per week. The First-Home Buyer Renaissance: How a prolonged flat growth environment has hollowed out market competition, allowing first-home buyers to capture a massive 27.5% market share while securing superior property quality for their money. AML Reform Common Sense: Breaking down Associate Minister of Justice Nicole McKee's risk-based adjustments that successfully scale back enhanced due diligence costs and friction for simple family trusts. If you want to understand how to leverage these shifting tax landscapes, assess your borrowing capacity accurately, or build a resilient multi-income strategy, join us for our next free, live online educational event:

Questions to Ministers CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? RYAN HAMILTON to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? LAURA McCLURE to the Associate Minister of Education: What recent announcements has he made about charter schools? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Has she announced or introduced any reforms in the past fortnight that will see any low-income families worse off; if so, how many families will be worse off because of these reforms? Dr CARLOS CHEUNG to the Minister of Housing: What announcements has the Government made about improving social housing? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? JAMIE ARBUCKLE to the Associate Minister of Health: What recent announcements has she made about funding for road ambulance services? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she stand by her statement that "The Government believes that the welfare system should be a safety net for those who need it most"; if so, why? ORIINI KAIPARA to the Minister for Maori Development: What assurances, if any, can he give Maori that te reo Maori revitalisation and Maori broadcasting are strengthening under his leadership, when concerns are being raised about reductions and a lack of new investment across sectors supporting Maori development? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by her statement, "we believe in choice for parents and we believe in accountability in the system"; if so, why did she lodge Amendment Paper 583 without consultation with home-schooling families? TIM VAN DE MOLEN to the Minister of Defence: How is Budget 2026 investing in our defence force?

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11; Series: Meaning(less); Speaker: Isaac Karow, Associate Minister

In this episode, the Gals talk to 'boyfriend of the pod' Chris Penk, who is also the Minister of Defence, Minister for Building and Construction, Minister for Veterans, Minister Responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS, Minister for Space and Associate Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery.    Listen to hear a little exclusive on the episode - enjoy! 

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9; Series: Kingdom Minded; Speakers: Isaac Karow, Associate Minister, and Lyle Dietz, Elder

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 19th of May 2026, Government's pouring $131 million of the Budget into education, Dr Michael Johnston, NZ Initiative Research Fellow and Chair of the Education Ministerial Advisory Group, shares his thoughts. Southland farmers have been given an extension to submit their freshwater plans, Associate Minister for the environment Andrew Hoggard tells Ryan what the next steps are for the Government. New data shows one in five GP referrals are being turned down, Royal NZ College of GP's President, Luke Bradford tells Ryan what needs to change to improve the situation. Plus, Australia Correspondent Lesley Yeomans has the latest on problems for the development of a massive wind farm in Western Victoria and constant heavy rain across the east coast causing some issues for millions of people. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmers across Southland have been granted an 18-month extension to submit freshwater plans. The Government's pushed the deadline from the end of the month to November next year. The plans are a key tool for managing risks to freshwater and quality in catchments. Associate Minister for Agriculture Andrew Hoggard told Ryan Bridge it's important all farmers in the region submit their plans. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questions to Ministers Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS to the Minister for Energy: Does he stand by Hon Simon Watts' statement that "Rooftop solar will play a crucial role in supporting energy security"; if so, what, if anything, has he done to make the installation of solar affordable for New Zealand households? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Has the number of declined advances to pay for power bills increased since she became a Minister; if so, how many people had their application for an advance for electricity costs declined in the last quarter? Dr HAMISH CAMPBELL to the Minister of Health: What recent announcements has he made about improving specialist paediatric palliative care support for children and families across New Zealand? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Maori Development: What specific actions, if any, is he taking to improve the Maori unemployment rate, and what measurable targets, if any, has he set to bring that rate down? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Associate Minister of Health: What recent announcement has he made about increasing access to planned care in rural communities? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? TODD STEPHENSON to the Associate Minister of Justice: What recent changes has she led to anti-money laundering laws? MILES ANDERSON to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: What recent announcements has she made about the Great Rides cycle trails? Hon PHIL TWYFORD to the Minister of Immigration: Does she agree with the Prime Minister, who told a business audience that "when it comes to immigration, when faced with a choice between social stability and your bottom line, I will choose the former every single time"; if so, why? FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? RYAN HAMILTON to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: What recent announcements has he made about fair trading?

Questions to Ministers Dr CARLOS CHEUNG to the Minister for Infrastructure: What updates has he seen on the fast-track approvals scheme? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? CAMERON LUXTON to the Associate Minister for the Environment: What recent announcements has he made regarding voluntary nature markets? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she stand by her statement, "The steps we are taking will put New Zealand and young New Zealanders on a better path"; if so, why? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister of Justice: What action is the Government taking to bring certainty to climate change tort law? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for Economic Growth: Are there more or fewer people in work now compared to when she took office? CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister of Conservation: What progress has he made towards modernising the Conservation Act 1987? INGRID LEARY to the Associate Minister of Housing: Does he agree with Consumer NZ chief executive Jon Duffy's reported statement that the Government has "got it wrong" regarding proposed changes to retirement village capital repayment laws? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? TIM COSTLEY to the Minister of Local Government: What recent announcement has he made about simplifying local government? DAN ROSEWARNE to the Minister for Rural Communities: What recent advice, if any, has he received regarding changes to funding levels and eligibility criteria under the Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs programme for rural communities? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions?

A recently released report to the Associate Minister of Transport, James Meager, outlined progress on the resilience and security of New Zealand's critical underwater infrastructure. The heavily-redacted 9 page report detailed ten ‘no-cost, low-effort' options to mitigate vulnerabilities to undersea cables and to improve ways of working with industry and regional partners. While the incidents of cable faults that the report pointed to were typically accidents, or related to currents and seismic activity, a particular impetus for the report was the growing threat to critical underwater infrastructure internationally. With 99% of our international internet coming from just five cables, their importance to our day-to-day lives is difficult to understate. So, to discuss the report and the importance of the undersea cables connecting New Zealand to the rest of the world, producer Theo spoke to Dr Ulrich Speidel, from the School of Computer Science at the University of Auckland.

Pastor Howie Batson interviews and presents to the congregation our final candidates for Minister of Education (Cliff Cary), Young Adult Minister (Jordan Davis), Minister to Children (Hannah Bandy), and Associate Minister to Children (Sailor Wallace).

Questions to Ministers Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? GREG FLEMING to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? ORIINI KAIPARA to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: What assurances, if any, can he give to the people of Tamaki Makaurau that his RMA reforms will not impact the protection of the Waitakere Ranges? ANDY FOSTER to the Minister for Regional Development: What recent announcements has he made? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? TIM VAN DE MOLEN to the Minister for Trade and Investment: What recent announcement has the Government made regarding the free-trade agreement with India? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Maori Development: Does he support the proposal to cut roles from Te Puni Kokiri, on top of earlier reductions; if so, why? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Associate Minister of Agriculture: What recent announcement has the Government made about supporting farmers and growers? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister of Immigration: Does she agree with the Union Network of Migrants that "migrants are not disposable workers"; if not, why not? TANGI UTIKERE to the Minister of Transport: Does he stand by his statement regarding heavy vehicle weight limits that "there are sensible changes we can make that will lift productivity without compromising standards"? RIMA NAKHLE to the Associate Minister of Transport: What recent announcements has he made about land transport rules?

The government has signed a deal with Z energy to supply and manage an emergency diesel reserve, that will be stored in tanks being refurbished at Marsden Point. Earlier this month, the govenrment anounced it would pay Channel Infrastructure more than $21.5 million to get the storage tanks up to scratch. Associate Minister of Energy Shane Jones spoke to Lisa Owen.

The threat of prosecution for truancy is effective at getting absent students re-enrolled at school, according to the Associate Minister of Education. It's been revealed the parents of an alleged chronic truant are being taken to court by the government as part of crackdown on absent students. The Minister responsible for school attendance David Seymour said 34 cases have formally been notified to Ministry Of Education's Prosecution Unit, with 17 cases resolved before it got to court. But some don't believe heading to court is the way to achieve that goal. Scott Liddell, acting Principal of Kaiapoi High School spoke to Lisa Owen.

Questions to Ministers TOM RUTHERFORD to the Minister for Economic Growth: What recent announcement has the Government made on economic growth? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? KATIE NIMON to the Minister of Education: What recent announcement has she made regarding accelerating maths achievement? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? DAN BIDOIS to the Minister for Building and Construction: What feedback, if any, has he received on granny flats? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Hon KIERAN McANULTY to the Associate Minister of Housing: Does he agree with Hon Chris Bishop's statement, "Homelessness is complex and there are no easy answers, but we're determined to take meaningful actions"? Dr CARLOS CHEUNG to the Minister for Mental Health: What recent announcements has the Minister made about faster access to mental health support? LAURA McCLURE to the Associate Minister of Education: What recent reports has he seen on school attendance? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for Economic Growth: Does she stand by her statement, "There will be more job opportunities in this country"; if so, how do the numbers of people employed compare to when the Government took office?

Questions to Ministers Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? NANCY LU to the Minister for Infrastructure: What recent announcements has he made about strengthening New Zealand's infrastructure system? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister of Immigration: Do migrant bus drivers deserve clear, practical pathways to residency; if so, will she review the requirements for the Work to Residence pathway for bus drivers so that they can remain in the country? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti: Does he believe that the review of references to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi will improve Maori-Crown relations; if so, how? HANA-RAWHITI MAIPI-CLARKE to the Minister of Education: What assurances, if any, can she give to the Wai 3553 claimants that her education reforms will not risk long-term harm for Maori learners? CAMERON LUXTON to the Minister of Internal Affairs: What recent announcement has she made about a new Anzac initiative with Archives New Zealand and the National Library? SHANAN HALBERT to the Minister for Tertiary Education: What actions, if any, has she taken to support tertiary institutions and students impacted by the ongoing fuel crisis and rising cost of living? SAM UFFINDELL to the Minister of Health: What recent announcements has he made about expanding the role for community pharmacists? JAMIE ARBUCKLE to the Associate Minister of Health: What recent reports has she seen on illicit tobacco? LEMAUGA LYDIA SOSENE to the Minister of Internal Affairs: Has Fire and Emergency New Zealand been classified as a critical customer under the National Fuel Response Plan; if so, what does this classification mean in terms of fuel supply for Fire and Emergency New Zealand under National Fuel Response Plan phases 2, 3, and 4? MILES ANDERSON to the Minister for Land Information: What recent announcements has he made about investment in New Zealand's premium agricultural sector? STEVE ABEL to the Minister for Resources: Are there any places in Aotearoa New Zealand where mining should not be promoted; if so, where are these places?

Questions to Ministers CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? GRANT McCALLUM to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister for Trade and Investment: What recent announcements has he made regarding the free trade agreement with India? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she agree with the Prime Minister's statement that we are seeing "falling food prices, a sustained drop in inflation, and early indications that interest rates could soon begin to fall"; if so, what was the increase in food prices for the year to March 2026? Dr CARLOS CHEUNG to the Minister for Auckland: What recent announcement has he made about progressing a city deal with Auckland? LAURA McCLURE to the Minister for Children: How many Oranga Tamariki front-line sites has she visited since becoming Minister? TAMATHA PAUL to the Minister of Housing: Does he agree with the reported findings of The Urban Advisory's second annual housing survey that New Zealanders are dissatisfied with the quality and insecurity of the rental homes available to them; if so, is he doing anything to improve the quality and security of rental housing? Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS to the Associate Minister for Energy: What advice, if any, has he seen on the impact of Kuwait declaring force majeure on shipments of oil and refined petroleum on New Zealand's future fuel supply? RAWIRI WAITITI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister for Veterans: How will this Anzac Day be different to previous years? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she stand by her statement of 3 December 2025 that "I accept that there will be households who are finding it tough right now"; if so, why?

How did rejecting the shame and stigma surrounding their mental illness help Christina root more fully into our beloved community? How can listening to all the parts of yourself bring you strength? Come contemplate through story and reflection. The service will include a farewell ritual for Rev. Beth Elliot, our departing Associate Minister. After the service, there will be a short reception for her with some special music led by Susan Peck. Music: Lydia Clark, Staff Musician. Christina Socorro Yovovich's pronouns are she/her/they/them. She has been a member of First Unitarian since 2014. Their family roots begin in Mexico and Montenegro and the labels they claim for themself include writer, mother, artist, bipolar, autistic, fat, person with PTSD, and wisdom seeker.

Questions to Ministers Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Police: Has he asked New Zealand Police to present him with a fuel resilience plan in case New Zealand faces a prolonged fuel shortage; if not, why not? Hon JULIE ANNE GENTER to the Minister of Transport: Will the Government make funding available to public transport authorities so people living in towns across New Zealand can access frequent bus services; if not, why not? CAMERON BREWER to the Minister of Finance: How is the Government addressing the economic impacts of conflict in the Middle East? TODD STEPHENSON to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all of the Government's statements and actions? REUBEN DAVIDSON to the Minister for Economic Growth: Has she read the Sustainable Business Council report that shows how a sustainable growth pathway could boost New Zealand's GDP by $22 billion annually by 2035? Dr HAMISH CAMPBELL to the Minister of Health: What recent announcements has he made about supporting home and community support workers with rising fuel costs? Hon JO LUXTON to the Minister of Agriculture: Does he stand by his statement that "When farmers do well, so do Kiwis. A strong farming sector means more jobs and higher wages"? JENNY MARCROFT to the Associate Minister of Health: What recent reports has she seen on the state of aged care in New Zealand? DAN BIDOIS to the Associate Minister of Housing: What progress has been made with addressing homelessness? CAMILLA BELICH to the Minister for the Public Service: Is the Government going to encourage public sector workers to work from home to save fuel; if not, why not? LAN PHAM to the Minister for the Environment: Will the Government's decision to disestablish the Ministry for the Environment result in better or worse environmental outcomes? DAVID MacLEOD to the Minister for Vocational Education: What recent announcements has she made regarding vocational education?

Chris Penk and Penny Simmonds have been promoted to Cabinet, as the Prime Minister reshuffles his ministerial lineup ahead of the election. The reshuffle sees first-term MPs Cameron Brewer and Mike Butterick made ministers outside of Cabinet. Cameron Brewer becomes Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, and Small Business and Manufacturing, and Associate Minister of Immigration. Mike Butterick becomes Minister for Land Information and Associate Minister of Agriculture. The changes were necessitated by the upcoming retirement of Judith Collins, as well as Dr Shane Reti's decision to stand down at the election.

Questions to Ministers DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? NANCY LU to the Minister of Finance: How is conflict in the Middle East affecting the New Zealand economy? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? TIM COSTLEY to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What changes to welfare supports will come into effect today to help respond to cost of living pressures? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Has Treasury revised its inflation "worst case scenario" on 16 March of 3.7 percent; if so, what are its latest inflation forecasts? KATIE NIMON to the Minister of Transport: What announcements has he made regarding Cyclone Gabrielle recovery work in the Napier to Wairoa corridor? Dr LAWRENCE XU-NAN to the Minister of Education: Will she commit to maintaining at least the current level of delivery for school transport and access to learning during this fossil-fuel price spike? Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS to the Associate Minister for Energy: Does he stand by all his statements and actions? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister of Health: What recent announcements has he made on health infrastructure in South Auckland? CUSHLA TANGAERE-MANUEL to the Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery: Does he stand by his answer to oral question No. 10 on Tuesday, 31 March regarding civil defence and emergency services, "they're already well prepared but there is a lot of contingency work going across all Government agencies because we have to take a responsible approach to this as a country"; if so, why? LAURA McCLURE to the Minister for Food Safety: What advice, if any, has he received on the potential impact of the current global fuel supply disruptions on food safety in New Zealand?

Questions to Ministers MILES ANDERSON to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Dr DAVID WILSON to the Associate Minister for Energy: What reports, if any, has he received on fuel security? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS to the Minister of Finance: Will the Government under any phase of the National Fuel Plan offer a financial underwrite or guarantee to fuel companies, as Australia is doing? DANA KIRKPATRICK to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What changes to financial support will come into effect from 1 April to help respond to cost of living challenges? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: How many people who have children in their care, are in paid employment, and who receive superannuation or a benefit will get the $50 a week fuel relief? RYAN HAMILTON to the Minister of Housing: What recent announcements has he made about the Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act 2020? CUSHLA TANGAERE-MANUEL to the Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery: Does he stand by his commitment to "strengthening New Zealand's emergency management system and ensuring that it can meet the growing risk we face from severe weather events and other emergencies"? CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister of Immigration: What recent announcement has she made regarding strengthening New Zealand's immigration system? LEMAUGA LYDIA SOSENE to the Minister of Internal Affairs: Is she confident that Fire and Emergency New Zealand has the equipment, appliances, and supplies it needs to operate effectively; if so, why?

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.Are landlords losing their leverage? In Episode 8 of New Zealand Property Insights, Paul and Debbie Roberts unpack a massive divergence in the national rental market, explain how homeowners are fighting back against inaccurate council flood maps, and break down the government's brand new regulations for property managers.In this episode, Paul and Debbie cover:The Rental Market Divergence: A tale of two cities. We break down the latest data showing Wellington's rental stock has surged by 54.2%, causing average rents to drop by 8.9%. Meanwhile, regions like Hawke's Bay have seen stock skyrocket by over 115%. We explain why landlords need to drop their egos, prioritize cash flow, and focus heavily on tenant retention right now.Fighting Council Flood Maps: We look at a recent case of a Glendowie homeowner fighting Auckland Council over a "flood-prone" designation based on broad-brush 2016 LiDAR data. We explain how sellers can protect their property value with private drainage reports and insurance history, and how savvy investors can use these limb notations to negotiate massive discounts.Property Management Regulated: Finally! Associate Minister of Housing Tama Potaka has announced a new government-backed framework to regulate residential property managers. We explain what the new public register means for you, and why the mandate for separate audited trust accounts will finally force the "cowboys" out of the industry.Whether you are trying to fill a vacant rental, looking to buy a discounted property, or want to make sure your property manager is handling your money legally, this episode is packed with essential advice.Resource Links:

Questions to Ministers Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS to the Minister of Finance: Will the update on New Zealand's four fuel alert levels tomorrow include a change in alert levels, or will it be an explainer of what the levels are? HANA-RAWHITI MAIPI-CLARKE to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What funding increases, if any, can foodbank and food rescue organisations expect to receive in Budget 2026 to support the one in three households who are struggling to put kai on the table (as reported by the Hunger Monitor) during rising fuel price pressures? CARL BATES to the Minister of Education: What announcement has she made regarding New Zealand's national qualification? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Maori Development: Does he stand by the Government's track record on Maori employment; if so, why? Dr HAMISH CAMPBELL to the Minister of Health: What recent announcements has he made about preparing the healthcare system for winter? TAMATHA PAUL to the Minister of Housing: Is he concerned about the report from Cotality that showed the average rent-to-income ratio is as high as 28 percent; if not, why not? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: How many people, if any, receiving benefits or superannuation have children in their care and are also in paid employment? RIMA NAKHLE to the Associate Minister of Housing: What recent announcements has he made about improving outcomes for rentals and landlords? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Associate Minister of Housing: Does he accept the findings of the Auditor-General's report into emergency housing; if so, will he give any direction to the Ministry of Social Development to change their practices? SIMON COURT to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all of the Government's statements and actions? Hon JENNY SALESA to the Minister for Pacific Peoples: Does he stand by his statement that "this Government is committed to improving the lives of all New Zealanders, including our Pacific communities"; if so, how many more Pasifika are now unemployed compared to December 2023? DAVID MacLEOD to the Minister for Mental Health: What recent progress has been made against the Government's mental health targets?

Questions to Ministers CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? DAN BIDOIS to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on New Zealand's fiscal position? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? RYAN HAMILTON to the Minister for Infrastructure: What updates has he seen on the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024? Dr PARMJEET PARMAR to the Associate Minister of Justice: What recent announcements has she made regarding alcohol law reform? Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS to the Associate Minister for Energy: Does he stand by his answers to oral question No. 7 on 24 March 2026? RAWIRI WAITITI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Education: How many times has she used Government resources to direct people to party political sites? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister of Health: What recent progress has been made against the Government's health targets? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister for Child Poverty Reduction: How many parents, if any, of the 169,300 children living in material hardship will receive the full $50 increase to the in-work tax credit? GREG FLEMING to the Minister of Education: What changes has she announced to the Education Review Office's school reports? REUBEN DAVIDSON to the Minister for Economic Growth: Do the 350 job losses at Heinz Wattie's and the closure of the McCain factory in Hastings contribute to economic growth; if not, why not?

David Seymour says schools will remain open as long as possible as fuel prices continue to rise. The Ministry of Education's been developing contingency plans as rural schools grapple with a shortage of relievers and falling attendance. Seymour —the Associate Minister of Education— says the Government won't repeat Labour's mistakes during the Covid era. He told Mike Hosking schools will only move to online learning if we face severe fuel disruptions. Seymour says we're not even close to that right now. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questions to Ministers CAMERON BREWER to the Minister of Finance What recent announcements has she made about targeted and temporary support for working families? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? NANCY LU to the Minister of Finance What recent reports has she seen on the economy? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance Does she stand by all her statements and actions? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS to the Associate Minister for Energy: Does he stand by all his statements and actions? ANDY FOSTER to the Associate Minister for Energy: What reports, if any, has he received regarding energy security? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statement that his policies will help Kiwis "get better access to care"; if so, does he agree that cost remains a barrier to timely care? MIKE BUTTERICK to the Minister of Transport: What announcements has he made about supporting the delivery of public electric vehicle chargers in New Zealand? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for Economic Growth: Does she stand by her statement that "every one of those choices comes with a price - and that price is paid by hard working Kiwis? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions?

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An update on the fuel crisis from Finance Minister, Nicola Willis; An expert explains why we shouldn't be panicking just yet; A Financial Times energy correspondent discusses the fuel crisis; New Zealand's latest GDP figures have been released; Plus, the Associate Minister of Fruit and Veges

Associate Minister for Energy, Shane Jones spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss as energy supply concerns grow.

Questions to Ministers Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: How many more people are receiving the jobseeker support benefit today compared to when the Government took office in 2023? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Is she concerned about Treasury's advice that the Iran war energy price shock could increase inflation; if so, what impact, if any, does she expect this will have on the growing number of unemployed people needing welfare support? TAKUTA FERRIS to the Minister of Statistics: Does he agree with analysis from Te Kahui Raraunga that replacing the five-yearly census with administrative data, small-sample surveys, and targeted data collection "will build in a bias that favours numerically dominant groups, and will further invisibilise some Maori individuals, whanau, and communities"? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Maori Development: Does he stand by the Government's track record for Maori; if so, why? TOM RUTHERFORD to the Minister of Justice: What progress has the Government made towards fixing the basics in law and order? Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by all of his statements and actions? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister of Health: What recent announcements has he made about supporting first-year GP trainees? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for Economic Growth: Do 32,000 fewer people in work compared to two years ago reflect a growing economy; if so, why? CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister for Trade and Investment: What work is the Government doing to underpin the growth of New Zealand's exports? Hon JENNY SALESA to the Minister for Pacific Peoples: Is he confident that the lives of Pasifika people in New Zealand have improved under this Government; if not, why not? Dr PARMJEET PARMAR to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all of the Government's statements and actions? Dr CARLOS CHEUNG to the Associate Minister of Transport: What recent announcement has he made about coastal shipping?

Questions to Ministers Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? RYAN HAMILTON to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on economic policy? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? CARL BATES to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: What recent reports has she seen on tourism in New Zealand? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Is the Government's 24/7 online GP service on track to reach one million patients a year; if not, why not? CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister for Trade and Investment: What do the latest international trade statistics show about the resilience of New Zealand exporters? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for Economic Growth: Does she stand by her statement, "Economic growth means more jobs, higher wages and better opportunities for all New Zealanders"; if so, why? JENNY MARCROFT to the Associate Minister for Energy: What reports has he received on fuel security? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Minister for Building and Construction: What, if anything, is the Government doing about the 20,000 job losses in construction on its watch? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Associate Minister of Defence: What is the Government doing to support defence personnel into housing? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga?

Questions to Ministers Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? CAMERON BREWER to the Minister of Finance: Are events in the Middle East impacting the New Zealand economy? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? MARIAMENO KAPA-KINGI to the Minister for Child Poverty Reduction: What immediate actions is she taking to stop the escalation of the near-170,000 tamariki experiencing child poverty and hardship, particularly for Maori, who make up a quarter of this number across Aotearoa? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he agree with Health New Zealand that "New Zealanders expect that companies involved in healthcare have secure systems and platforms that safeguard their private information"; if so, what steps has he taken to get assurance that all companies involved in healthcare have cyber-secure systems? MIKE BUTTERICK to the Minister of Finance: What recent announcements has she made regarding KiwiSaver? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Will the Social Security (Accident Compensation and Calculation of Weekly Income) Amendment Bill impact ACC claimants who have survived sexual violence, survived abuse in care, and survived traumatic head injuries; if so, how many? CARL BATES to the Minister of Justice: What action is the Government taking to address disorderly behaviour in our communities? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Police: Are there more or fewer individuals on the National Gang List since he took office? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister of Health: What recent announcements has he made about the use of AI scribes in our emergency departments? ANDY FOSTER to the Associate Minister of Health: What announcements has she made regarding tobacco and vape sale compliance?

Questions to Ministers Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? LAURA McCLURE to the Associate Minister of Education: What recent data has he seen on student attendance and participation in education? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? CAMERON BREWER to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen about the economy? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she agree with the Prime Minister's "plans to unleash economic growth in 2025", and does an annual growth rate of negative 0.5 percent reflect those plans? DANA KIRKPATRICK to the Minister of Transport: What update does he have on the transport recovery work in the North Island following the recent weather events? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by all the Government's actions in relation to the security of patients' health data; if not, why not? SAM UFFINDELL to the Minister of Agriculture: What support has the Government provided to farmers and growers affected by the recent severe weather event? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by her office's statement that "No, the Minister did not help with securing any additional support or funding for the Teachers' Institute, and did not provide any ministerial assistance"; if so, why? GRANT McCALLUM to the Associate Minister of Housing: How is the Government supporting people whose homes have been damaged or destroyed by recent severe weather events? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Minister of Housing: Will more or fewer houses be built in Auckland for first home buyers because of the changes the Prime Minister has asked him to make to the Government's approach to Auckland housing intensification?

There is a "strong case for an independent government inquiry" and families of those missing in the Mt Manuganui landslip "deserve" the facts, according to the Prime Minister. He has appointed Chris Penk to advise cabinet on the possible scope of an inquiry into the fatal disaster. Tauranga City Council is already planning to investigate but the Prime Minister said there is an inherant conflict. Newly appointment Associate Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery, Chris Penk spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Rev’d Chad Lawrence, Associate Minister

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30; Series: The Way of Jesus; Speaker: Isaac Karow, Associate Minister

Questions to Ministers Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? CAMERON BREWER to the Minister of Finance: What recent announcements has she made on the Budget? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? TIM COSTLEY to the Minister of Transport: What recent milestones have been achieved in the introduction of roadside drug testing? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statement that "I welcome Health New Zealand's decision to offer around 1,400 hospital-based roles to the 2025 end of year cohort of nursing graduates, which means more than 80 percent of those who pass their exams are expected to secure positions"; if not, why not? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister of Immigration: What recent announcements has she made regarding visa-waiver travel? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? TANGI UTIKERE to the Minister of Local Government: Does he stand by his claim that the Local Water Done Well model will mean cost increases would be more affordable for ratepayers, given councils' final plans show nearly $9 billion more in water spending than previously forecast? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister of Agriculture: What recent reports has he seen on the forecast for New Zealand's food and fibre exports? TODD STEPHENSON to the Associate Minister of Finance: What recent changes has he made regarding overseas investment?

Questions to Ministers ORIINI KAIPARA to the Minister of Justice: Does he stand by the Government's policy to ban enrolments in the final 13 days before an election, despite the Attorney-General warning that more than 100,000 people may be directly or indirectly disenfranchised by this proposal? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister for Economic Growth: What recent changes has the Government made regarding economic growth and supermarket competition? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Women: Does she stand by all her statements and actions regarding women's pay? TOM RUTHERFORD to the Minister of Justice: How is the Government progressing with its plan to restore law and order? Hon PRIYANCA RADHAKRISHNAN to the Minister for Disability Issues: Does she stand by her statement that the Government is committed to "breaking down barriers and improving the lives of disabled people"; if not, why not? DAVID MacLEOD to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: What recent announcements has she made about supporting major events in New Zealand? TEANAU TUIONO to the Minister for Maori Development: Is he concerned by the warnings of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination that New Zealand is at serious risk of weakening Maori rights and entrenching disparities for Maori; if so, what is he doing to address these warnings? RYAN HAMILTON to the Minister for Universities: What recent announcement has he made about the Waikato Medical School? GREG O'CONNOR to the Minister for Veterans: Is he committed to ensuring that veterans receive their full entitlements from the Crown following the High Court rulings on Ta Wira Gardiner's case; if not, why not? SCOTT WILLIS to the Minister for Energy: Is he confident in the viability of the offshore wind industry in Taranaki? Dr DAVID WILSON to the Associate Minister of Agriculture: What recent announcements has he made regarding wool? SHANAN HALBERT to the Minister for Vocational Education: Will Industry Skills Boards be able to carry out their full mandate from 1 January 2026; if not, why not?

Questions to Ministers NANCY LU to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? GRANT McCALLUM to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: What feedback has he seen on the Government's new proposed planning system? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement about the Government's ownership interests in State-owned assets that "all advice will be taken to Cabinet and Cabinet collectively will make decisions"; if so, has she directed Treasury to start work on this Cabinet paper? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Maori Development: Does he agree with Reikura Kahi, chairwoman of Te Mangai Paho, that funding cuts to Te Mangai Paho will be "catastrophic" for te reo Maori and the media sector; if not, why not? CAMERON LUXTON to the Associate Minister of Justice: What progress has been made towards reforming New Zealand's firearms laws? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by her statement that "what is not at question here is the importance of the Treaty of Waitangi"; if so, why did she remove the obligation for school boards to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? KATIE NIMON to the Minister of Education: What recent announcements has she made regarding school property? LEMAUGA LYDIA SOSENE to the Minister of Internal Affairs: Does she stand by all of her statements and actions regarding Fire and Emergency New Zealand? SAM UFFINDELL to the Associate Minister of Housing: What recent announcement has he made on retirement villages?

There is a renewed call for the Minister responsible for animal welfare to be stripped of his portfolio over allegations of an "egregious conflict of interest". Animal rights organisation SAFE believes the Associate Minister for Agriculture, Andrew Hoggard's close personal ties to farming significantly compromise his decision making when it comes to the welfare of animals. The Minister has ditched the previous government's committment to ban farrowing crates for sows from this month. SAFE's Debra Ashton spoke to Lisa Owen.

In this episode of Dear Church, Chris McCurley sits down with Clint Davison, Associate Minister at the Linder Road Church of Christ in Meridian, Idaho, to discuss the importance of young adult ministry in today's culture. Clint has served at Linder Road since 2006 and brings years of experience working with teens and young adults through his preaching, mission efforts, and speaking at retreats, camps, and lectureships across the country. He is a graduate of the Bear Valley Bible Institute and has done mission work in Ukraine and Guatemala. Clint shares practical insights on helping young adults stay connected to their faith, navigating life transitions, and building stronger bridges between generations within the church.       Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearchurch_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564673680147 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DearChurch   Website: https://www.rippleoflight.org/ ROL Facebook: http://facebook.com/rippleoflight ROL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rippleoflight ROL YouTube: http://youtube.com/rippleoflight ROL Rumble: http://rumble.com/rippleoflight   Have a question? Email Chris at chris.mccurley@rippleoflight.com.   #DearChurchPodcast #YoungAdultMinistry #NextGeneration #Discipleship #ChurchGrowth #ChristianLeadership #FaithAfterHighSchool #LinderRoadChurchOfChrist #ChurchCommunity #ChristianPodcas  

Today's episode features a powerful sermon from Rev. Dr. Le'Tasha Morrison, Associate Minister of NMC, shared during our Women's Day Celebration. Positioned for Expansion1 Chronicles 4:9-10 (NKJV) Listen and subscribe today on your favorite podcast platforms such as Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Amazon Podcast.