Podcasts about Guyon Espiner

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Guyon Espiner, Lillian Hanly and Tracey Martin. First, Labour's first big election policy is out - a weekly cap on public transport fares. Then they look at the controversy surrounding the newly announced Labour candidate who's a top police staffer. And 30 years on, has MMP served New Zealand well?

Submissions on the Modern Slavery Bill are underway at Parliament's Education and Workforce Committee. World Vision's Head of Advocacy and Justice Rebekah Armstrong spoke to Guyon Espiner.

All eyes will be on Parliament this afternoon as Finance Minister Nicola Willis delivers the Budget. At 2pm we'll pass the mic to Guyon Espiner for RNZ's one-hour Budget Special. But before then we wanted to look at where today's announcement sits in the history of Government Budgets. Historian Dr Grant Morris is with Jesse.

An RNZ investigation has revealed one-million dollars in political donations from people and entities linked to fast track applications since 2022. The bulk of this - almost ninety percent - has gone to National and NZ First. RNZ In Depth's Farah Hancock spoke with Guyon Espiner.

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Guyon Espiner, Jacqui van Der Kay and Wayne Mapp. On this week's show: Christopher Luxon survives a vote of confidence in his own caucus, but will he survive the sideline sniping from his coalition partner Winston Peters?; the politics of the India FTA and the "butter chicken tsunami"; Trump extends the Iran War indefinitely, what does that mean and back home does the government need to face reality about the fuel crisis?; and the so-called Parody Bil, a bill to protect parody and satire gets the tick from the free Speech Union.

The government this morning said it would offer interest free loans of $52 million to two companies, ChargeNet and Meridian Energy, to add another 2500 new EV charge points. Energy Minister Simon Watts spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Green co-leader Chloe Swarbrick responds to the announcement, speaking with Guyon Espiner.

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Guyon Espiner, Lillian Hanly, and Heather Roy. They begin with the second report of the Covid-19 Response Inquiry - how well did the government of the day handle the pandemic? Then, just as the economy looked like it was making a correcting turn... the war in Iran began and oil prices started spiking. What does this mean in an election year? After that, they discuss how things are shaking out for Christopher Luxon the week after a devastating poll. And finally, a lookback on Shane Reti's legacy as he joins a string of Ministers bowing out from politics.

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Lillian Hanly, Guyon Espiner and former labour MP Poto Williams. On the show today: Is it a levy or a tax? Has the Government got the messaging right about the plan to build a 1-billion-dollar LNG import facility? Then, the retail crime advisory group has had its plug pulled after three of its five members walked away. Was it a folly or did it get the job done? And finally, The Post journalist Andrea Vance has suggested MPs who use X are engaged in a form of tacit endorsement in the sharing of child sex abuse material. Is she right?

Kate de Goldi is a novelist and the Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador. This week she's talking Irish literature with Guyon Espiner.

Priscilla Presley tells Guyon Espiner what she lost and what she found when she walked away from Elvis Presley.

The fastest and best half hour of politics analysis is here and ready to go. Joining Wallace tonight is Guyon Espiner, Marian Hobbs and David Farrar. Up for discussion tonight is: Labour's Capital Gains Tax, they finally did it. Or did they? Is it really a tax and will the voters slurp up what they are offering? The New Zealand Initiative is suggesting that any serious government reform should include provisions for MORE MPs, not less. Christopher Luxon is at ASEAN, is there room for him in the Trump show? and Winston Peters claps back to a Luxon tweet: trouble in paradise?

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This week on The Whip, panellists Annabelle Lee-Mather, Guyon Espiner and Peter Dunne discuss all the major political stories of the week. They start by examining the squabble between Winston Peters and Chlöe Swarbrick over protesters outside his house. Then they look at the impending MEGA strike of Nurses, healthcare assistants working in hospitals, prisons and senior doctors and dentists, alongside primary and secondary teachers. Is this the biggest strike in New Zealand's history? They then move on to the state of the job market and Wallace asks: do we need a John key style 'jobs summit'? Finally, they examine how Toitū Te Tiriti cut ties with Te Pāti Māori and what that means for the party's 'reset'.

The Public Service Association has said a rollback of Health NZ work programmes in the alcohol harm prevention space is the result of lobbying from the alcohol industry. Investigative reporter Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Health Ministry's alcohol advisory group has been condemned by one of its own leaders, accusing it of diluting Maori voices and suggesting it be axed entirely. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss

David Seymour says changes to warning labels for tobacco, nicotine and alcohol products are on the table - despite pleas from public health groups. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingris Hipkiss.

It's another hit of the most insightful and sharp 30 minutes in political analysis. Tonight Wallace is joined by NZME'S Jonathan Milne, government relations consultant Holly Bennett and RNZ's Guyon Espiner. They discuss: first timer Orini Kaipara's victory over established Labour MP Peeni Henare in the Tamaki Makaurau by-election; former Labour MP Stuart Nash's appearance at the NZ First conference and his subsequent comments about women; former PM Geoffery Palmer's interview where he stated democracy is in a fragile position and "Pav-gate", the 44 thousand dollars spent to send Christopher Luxon and Anthony Albanese to the top of a mountain to eat pavlova.

The parents of a 16-year-old boy who died drunk driving are pleading with the government to strengthen laws to stop sales to minors. Guyon Espiner reports.

Each week on a Monday we take a deep dive into an issue with the help of an expert. Today we're talking to Guyon Espiner about political interviews - what is considered a "good" one and how to get the most out of our politicians. Please send in any questions you have for Guyon - 2101.

Documents the Health Ministry tried to keep secret show alcohol lobbyists pushed policy makers to not raise tax on alcohol, restrict its availability or replace industry sponsorship of sport. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Police tactics in the fatal shooting of Shargin Stephens showed a disregard for the right to life, according to a scathing Coroner's report. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

It's another hit of the most insightful and sharp 30 minutes in political analysis. Today Wallace is joined by journalist Guyon Espiner, political commentator Grant Duncan and former Labour MP Poto Willams. Topics discussed on the show tonight include: a pulse check on the government and the ongoing economic recovery. Is the government playing it well? The government confirmed it will change the law in a way that will increase the threshold for Maori to win customary rights for part of the coastline, what does this mean for the political climate? Insiders say Labour will endorse a capital gains tax - will this win it votes? There's a lack of local body candidates, could this have a negative impact on an already decreasing voter turnout?

A leaked Cabinet paper shows the government was planning to restrict the hours bottle stores and supermarkets could sell alcohol. But the documents obtained by RNZ show it has backed away from those plans to focus on making business easier for the alcohol industry. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss

The tax break for Heated Tobacco Products made by Philip Morris has been extended for an extra two years. Guyon Espiner spoke to Corin Dann.

New Zealand First should be stripped of the tobacco and vaping portfolio, according to an advocacy group set up to keep kids off nicotine. The call comes after RNZ published documents alleging close ties between tobacco giant Philip Morris and New Zealand First. Guyon Espiner broke the story, and spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jo McCarroll and Mark Knoff-Thomas. First they discuss the RNZ story by Guyon Espiner about NZ First's relationship to the nicotine industry. They then examine proposed changes to allow more housing on food productive land, and, finally, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says New Zealanders are not getting a raw deal on butter: discuss!

Philip Morris allegedly pitched draft legislation to NZ First as part of a lobbying campaign for its Heated Tobacco Products, according to documents released in litigation against a US vaping company. Guyon Espiner spoke to Corin Dann.

If you don't want to face the unpalatable truth about your boozing, the alcohol lobby is on your sideOutdated alcohol guidelines put New Zealand out of step with modern research, but our health authorities are in no hurry to update themIn Canada, proposed guidelines for low-risk drinking set the weekly limit at two drinks.Here in New Zealand, the recommendation is to cap alcohol at 10 drinks weekly for women, and 15 for men, with two alcohol-free days per week.Despite these guidelines being nearly 15 years old, and documents from Health NZ showing that they consider a review of the guidelines to be 'necessary', for now, the guidelines are staying as they are."The complication is that the Ministry of Health has come in over the top of [Health NZ] and has said 'actually these are our guidelines ... we want to control this and we're putting a pause on that work'," says RNZ's Guyon Espiner."It certainly does show that they're listening to the alcohol industry, who are pretty exercised about this - because as you can imagine, this could have a significant effect on sales if people did take this advice and did drink significantly less."In a series of articles over the past few months, Espiner has reported on issues of alcohol harm and how the alcohol lobby has impacted policy in New Zealand…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Villa Maria, one of New Zealand's best known wine brands, is putting cancer warning labels on wines exported to Ireland - nearly a year ahead of a law making the labels compulsory. Guyon Espiner reports.

The official guidance on low-risk drinking doesn't reflect modern scientific evidence and "understates the health risks" of alcohol, according to Health New Zealand documents released to RNZ. Guyon Espiner spoke to Corin Dann.

Tonight Wallace is joined by Guyon Espiner, Maria Slade and Russel Norman as they discuss the main politcal stories of the day. This time: submitters are feeding back on the Regulatory Standards Bill; is the political pendulum a wrecking ball? as according to Stuff's national affairs editor Andrea Vance; and the Covid inquiry is in phase 2 - what are we learning?

New "rules of engagement" for health officials dealing with the alcohol industry are coming after a senior staffer complained a public health manager had been "way too friendly" with booze lobbyists. Corin Dann spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The man described as the Godfather of Human Rights, American attorney Kenneth Roth, has told RNZ that Israel's actions against the Palestinians are likely to meet the definitions of apartheid, genocide and war crimes. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

All things politics are discussed in this laser-focused version of The Panel. Today Wallace Chapman is joined by RNZ host of 30 with Guyon, Guyon Espiner and Maria Slade, BusinessDesk journalist.

The ACT party leader has claimed 99.5 percent of the submissions on a discussion document about the Regulatory Standards Bill were "fake" and created using "bots". Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Booze industry lobbyists have been given input into the development of alcohol policies, including how to deal with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says the Trump-factor may work against Peter Dutton and his centre right Liberal Party in the Australian election. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The former head of Facebook for Australia and New Zealand thinks New Zealand should follow Australia's lead and ban under-16s from having social media accounts. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

To top off our 50th anniversary celebrations some very familiar voices from the past are joining us again. With us in the Wellington studio are Geoff Robinson, Kim Hill, and Susie Ferguson and in Auckland we have Guyon Espiner.

New Zealand social media influencers promoting online casino sites are being warned they are breaking the law and will be fined if the content is not taken down. Guyon Espiner has been investigating the online casino industry and filed this story.

Guyon Espiner explains why the TAB wants an online casino licence - and why the government is telling it to stick to the cards it's been dealt.

The TAB offered a $150 million deal to the government in a bid to secure an online casino licence. Guyon Espiner has been investigating the new online casino regime and he spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A woman who got addicted to online casino gambling and stole $300,000 to feed her habit is warning the government against opening up a large online casino gambling market. Guyon Espiner is investigating the new online casino market and filed this story.

For the first time, online casino operators will be able to advertise as part of a new market being opened by the government, sparking fears about a rise in problem gambling. Guyon Espiner has more.

New online casino gambling licences to be auctioned off by the government will mainly go to large foreign operators. Guyon Espiner is investigating the new online casino gambling market and filed this report.

Online safety campaigners say Netsafe is too close to the big tech companies and an independent regulator is required to improve online safety. Guyon Espiner has the story.

New Zealand's internet safety agencies took aggressive legal action against the Human Rights Commission, after it called out social media giants for failing to protect Jacinda Ardern from vicious online abuse. Guyon Espiner has the story.

A leading New Zealand psychiatrist says there's a risk of over-diagnosing ADHD - and it's already being overtreated. Demand for medication to treat the disorder has jumped 140 percent in the last two years. Dr Sam McBride, from the Royal College of Psychiatry made the comments in an interview on 30' with Guyon Espiner. Espiner spoke to Lisa Owen.

Abortion rights were touted as a major issue in this year's US election, with Democrats campaigning that Vice President Kamala Harris was needed to protect them, and measures on the ballot in ten states. But according to CNN exit polling, it was only a top issue for 14 percent of voters. Correspondent in Washington DC Kate Fisher spoke to Guyon Espiner.