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Brigitte Morten and Gareth Hughes discuss the latest in politics.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 21st of May 2025, House leader Chris Bishop revealed a last-minute decision to delay the vote on Te Pati Maori's privileges committee punishment, Political commentator Brigitte Morten shares her thoughts. A new report from JLL we need nearly 250,000 square metres of new retail space in the next five years to keep up with demand, Retail NZ's Ann-Marie Johnson shares her thoughts. Z energy wants to roll out grocery offerings, Monopoly Watch Spokesperson Tex Edwards tells Ryan Bridge what this will mean for competition in the grocery sector. Plus Gavin Grey has the latest on the UK suspending trade talks with Israel and summoning its ambassador. 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.

Postponement of the Privileges Committee recommendations in Parliament gives National a chance to take the moral high ground. The debate of the suspension recommendations for those who did a haka during the Treaty Principles Bill's vote last year was adjoined after 20 minutes. The Leader of the House Chris Bishop moved the vote until June 5th, to leave this week free for the Budget. Political commentator Brigitte Morten told Ryan Bridge National clearly showed they know how to use the rules of Parliament. She says they've therefore been able to take the high ground and let the Te Pati Māori MPs be there for the Budget. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brigitte Morten is a director with public and commercial law firm Franks Ogilvie and a former senior ministerial advisor for the previous National-led government, a National Party member and currently volunteering for the party's deputy leader, Nicola Willis. Lianne Dalziel is a life member of the Labour Party and a former MP and Cabinet Minister. She ran as an independent for Christchurch's mayoralty in 2013 and was the city's mayor for three terms. She writes a regular column for Newsroom.co.nz.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Brigitte Morten is a director with public and commercial law firm Franks Ogilvie and a former senior ministerial advisor for the previous National-led government, a National Party member and currently volunteering for the party's deputy leader, Nicola Willis. 

New Zealand First has introduced a member's bill to Parliament which would define in law what a woman is - but is this really necessary? Also, Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. What's his legacy, and what do you hope to see in the next Pope? To answer those questions, PSA national secretary and former Wellington City Councillor Fleur Fitzsimons and Franks Ogilvie director and political commentator Brigitte Morten joined Nick Mills for Thursday Faceoff - moved forward due to ANZAC Day. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew Little. He is the director of public affairs firm Capital. Brigitte Morten is a director with public and commercial law firm Franks Ogilvie and a former senior ministerial advisor for the previous National-led government, a National Party member and currently volunteering for the party's deputy leader, Nicola Willis.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew Little. 

The Prime Minister is playing down the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia political poll that shows both he and the coalition are losing support. Political commentator and senior ministerial advisor in the last National government Brigitte Morten spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Political commentators, Gareth Hughes and Brigitte Morten discuss the turmoil on the world stage, the Prime Minister's issues with communication, controversial proposed arrest powers and the proposed four year parliamentary term. 

Political commentators, Gareth Hughes and Brigitte Morten discuss the turmoil on the world stage, the Prime Minister's issues with communication, controversial proposed arrest powers and the proposed four year parliamentary term. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Vision for Wellington - the advocacy group led by some of the capital's high-flyers, has held its first event in Wellington. Acclaimed director James Cameron told the crowd of 1000 that the film industry could be the answer to Wellington's growth. Is it? Also, three powerful Chinese warships are currently sailing through the Tasman Sea - but the Chinese haven't told the New Zealand government what their intentions are. How should the government respond? PSA assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons and lawyer and political commentator Brigitte Morten joined Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dale Husband and Brigitte Morten discuss the week's politics with Kathryn Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The economy has set the mood for the latest political polling. Both the Taxpayers' Union Curia poll and the 1 News Verian poll show the left bloc has the numbers to form a government if an election was held today. Both also have Chris Luxon losing support in the preferred Prime Minister stakes. Political commentator Brigitte Morten told Andrew Dickens some of the Government's announcements on the economy won't be flowing through yet. She says a lot of them are also around economic growth, rather than moves that are going to affect households. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political commentators Dale Husband & Brigitte Morten

A political commentator says people shouldn't expect any big ticket policy announcements from the Prime Minister's State of the Nation address this afternoon. Christopher Luxon is preparing to deliver the set-piece speech to business leaders at a lunch in Auckland today. Former National ministerial advisor Brigitte Morten told Francesca Rudkin it's expected to be about economic growth, but says State of the Nation speeches typically don't have any key announcements. She says people usually aren't paying attention to the detail of political speeches, especially at the start of the year. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year is set to be a big year for the coalition government, with the economy and race relations already hot topics, and a change of deputy Prime Minister on the cards. Political commentators Brigitte Morten - a member of the National Party and volunteer on Nicola Willis' campaigns during election years - and Shane Te Pou, a former executive member of the Labour Party spoke to Paddy Gower.

Brigitte Morten, Neale Jones, Victoria Young and Allan Blackman look back on 2024, as part of Nine to Noon's farewell to 2024 show.

Brigitte Morten, Neale Jones, Victoria Young and Allan Blackman look back on 2024, as part of Nine to Noon's farewell to 2024 show.

Neale Jones and Brigitte Morten talk politics with Kathryn Ryan

Neale, Brigette and Kathryn discuss the aftermath of the US election, the introduction of the Treaty Principles Bill being brought forward, and the hīkoi to Wellington in protest of the Bill.

Political commentators Sue Moroney and Brigitte Morten join Kathryn with to discuss the major political events of the last week.

Political commentators Sue Moroney and Brigitte Morten join Kathryn with to discuss the major political events of the last week, including the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui, the government's list of fast track projects, and questions surrounding the independent advice Casey Costello received on heated tobacco products.

Kathryn, Dale and Brigitte talk about some of the coalition agreements that are in effect and also the challenges of three party decision making.

Kathryn, Dale and Brigitte talk about some of the coalition agreements that are in effect and also the challenges of three party decision making. And reaction to the government's revised guidance on working from home, with Public Service Minister Nicola Willis saying it's not an entitlement.

Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Gareth Hughes discuss the week's big political moments.

Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Gareth Hughes discuss the week's big political moments.

Tonight on The Huddle, Josie Pagani from Child Fund and Brigitte Morten from Franks Ogilvie joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! ACT's David Seymour has outlined some new changes to the Treaty Principles Bill amid growing calls to not let the bill progress to select committee stage. Will this turn public opinion around? Will National change its mind about the bill? The principal at Porirua College has cancelled upcoming literacy tests that students have to pass to get NCEA, because her students are not prepared. Is this the right call?  New research reveals Kiwis are really boring when it comes to going out for dinner. A new survey found Auckland restaurants closed the earliest in the world. Why do we think this is? Do we need to change our image? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neale, Brigitte and Kathryn discuss the mounting pressure on the Health Minister, the Prime Minister's trip to Canberra, and the long-awaited OCR cut.

Neale, Brigitte and Kathryn discuss the mounting pressure on the Health Minister, the Prime Minister's trip to Canberra, and the long-awaited OCR cut.

Gareth and Brigitte discuss Shane Jones' broadside on the electricity gen-tailers; the government's replacement for Three Waters and the government's demand that any public service pay increases come from existing baselines. 

Gareth and Brigitte discuss Shane Jones' broadside on the electricity gen-tailers; the government's replacement for Three Waters and the government's demand that any public service pay increases come from existing baselines. 

On the show today: A Darleen Tana expose + will/should she fall on her sword? Victim of Tana, Chuck Simpson, joins us for his reaction, and political commentator Brigitte Morten on the 'waka jumping' law that could be imposed. Sharyn Casey on her new podcast Better Me Hopefully - a podcast about debunking all these wellness fads that are out there. From naturopaths to the miracle drug Ozempic, this podcast has it all.  V8 Supercar legend Greg Murphy on these bizarre speed limit laws that councils are holding fort on. Is going slower more harm than good? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeepers creepers - we really went in depth on the Darleen Tana debacle today. If you're unsure who she is or what she's done, a quick Google will give you all you need. We speak with a victim of hers, as well as political commentator Brigitte Morten from 3 Gals 1 Beehive, AND I've got a Slam Dunc on Darleen too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neale and Brigitte dive into the recent infrastructure debacles - no power for Northland, a grounded Air Force plane, and a stranded ferry - what will it take, and how much will it take, to fix?

Neale and Brigitte dive into the recent infrastructure debacles - no power for Northland, a grounded Air Force plane, and a stranded ferry - what will it take, and how much will it take, to fix?

ACT leader David Seymour told 500 attendees at the party's annual rally on Sunday that their support had grown tenfold over the past five years. University of Auckland political studies lecturer Lara Greaves and law firm Franks Ogilvy director Brigitte Morten spoke to Corin Dann.

It's Budget week, what can be expected on Thursday? First home grants have been ditched to save $240m. And David McLeod's donation missteps.

It's Budget week, what can be expected on Thursday? First home grants have been ditched to save $240m. And David McLeod's donation missteps.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis is promising 93% of households will benefit from tax relief in the upcoming Budget, as public agencies are tasked with drastic cost-cutting targets.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis is promising 93% of households will benefit from tax relief in the upcoming Budget, as public agencies are tasked with drastic cost-cutting targets.

The Finance Minister Nicola Willis is refusing to guarantee tax cuts will happen in July. Willis says she cannot confirm that the Government will be able to deliver tax cuts in July as outlined in the coalition agreement. Willis told Morning Report the Government still intends to roll out its tax cuts, but it is subject to Cabinet discussions and she cannot give a cast iron guarantee that it will happen She says the Government will not need to borrow to meet its tax cut commitment. Political commentator and former National party ministerial adviser Brigitte Morten spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Brigitte Morten worked for the National party and Nicola Willis in the lead up to the election.

Time is up on the Government's 100-day priority plan - Neale and Brigitte talk about what's been achieved.

Brigitte Morten is a director with public and commercial law firm Franks Ogilvie and a former senior ministerial advisor for the previous National-led government, a National Party member and currently volunteering for the party's deputy leader, Nicola Willis.

Brigitte and Neale reflect on this year's Waitangi Day commemorations, and the Government's decision to scrap Auckland's regional fuel tax. Also, a look at how Labour is adjusting to its position as the Opposition. 

Neale and Brigitte discuss the latest cigarette controversy, with associate health minister Casey Costello seeking advice on a three-year freeze on the inflation-adjusted tax on smoking tobacco products. And Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has made an appearance at Ratana, promising to "honour" the Treaty of Waitangi. ACT leader David Seymour says he expects Waitangi commemorations will be "more tense" than usual this year. Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew Little. He is the director of public affairs firm Capital. Brigitte Morten is a director with public and commercial law firm Franks Ogilvie and a former senior ministerial advisor for the previous National-led government, a National Party member and currently volunteering for the party's deputy leader, Nicola Willis.

Brigitte Morten, Gareth Hughes, Rebecca Stevenson and Alan Blackman look back on a tumultuous year.

Brigitte Morten, Gareth Hughes, Rebecca Stevenson and Alan Blackman look back on a tumultuous year.

Neale and Brigitte discuss the 'mini-budget' due to be released on Wednesday, during Parliament's final week of the year. And the first post-election poll showing NZ First overtaking Act. Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew Little. He is the director of public affairs firm Capital. Brigitte Morten is a director with public and commercial law firm Franks Ogilvie and a former senior ministerial advisor for the previous National-led government, a National Party member and currently volunteering for the party's deputy leader, Nicola Willis.

Brigitte and Gareth discuss ongoing coalition talks and reflect on Labour's transition to the Opposition. Brigitte Morten is a director with public and commercial law firm Franks Ogilvie and a former senior ministerial advisor for the previous National-led government, a National Party member and currently volunteering for the party's deputy leader, Nicola Willis. Gareth Hughes is a former Green MP and now works for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa.