Podcast appearances and mentions of jo moir

Questions are being raised about why the Prime Minister's office did not know that a senior press secretary was investigated by police last year. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.

The post-Budget RNZ-Reid Research poll reveals the Opposition parties - Labour, the Greens and Te Pati Maori - are in a position to form a government if an election was held today. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.

The opposition parties - Labour, the Greens and Te Pati Maori - would be in a position to form a government if an election was held today. Labour is in the lead on 33.2, with National in behind on 30.7 points, the Greens get 11.6, and New Zealand First is on 9.1 percentage points, while ACT has 6.6 and Te Pati Maori is on 5.5 percentage points. That gives the coalition government 57 seats, not enough to govern, while the Opposition parties would have 63 seats allowing them to form a government. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Morning Report that while the Budget is responsible, it has something for every New Zealander. RNZ's political editor Jo Moir and RNZ's business editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Corin Dann.

Thursday's Budget will reveal the government's new spending, and the savings from its sudden pay equity changes. RNZ's political editor Jo Moir and RNZ's business editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Corin Dann.

Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden says she used the c-word in the House on Wednesday as a way of sticking up for herself and other ministers. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The government is refusing to reveal any details about what exactly led to the resignation of former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Pay equity legislation, which is expected to pass under urgency, will make it harder for sectors to make a pay equity claim, and also halt all those currently in progress. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.

Official Information documents show Education Minister Erica Stanford had forwarded emails to her personal email address, some of which included details of government policies and Budget documents. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Finance Minister has announced the government will slash its new spending in the upcoming budget. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.

A new RNZ poll has revealed about half of voters think New Zealand should increase its defence spending. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The new RNZ-Reid Research Poll shows the political race has tightened since the election but with the coalition parties still clinging on to a slim lead. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.

The government says it's radical overhaul of the Resource Management Act will stand the test of time but Labour isn't ruling out making more changes in the future. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.

The Prime Minister has pledged greater military co-operation with India, following his bilateral talks with Narendra Modi. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.

In Focus on Politics, RNZ's political editor Jo Moir breaks down a bad poll for the coalition, and the ongoing fallout from the school lunches programme, including new liquidation woes.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon promised during the election campaign to secure a free trade agreement with India in his first term, and he now says his real commitment is to deepening the trade relationship. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has accused the Government of being "super-sensitive to the Trump administration", following Phil Goff's sacking. RNZ political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

New documents reveal the coalition has set aside 300 million dollars to cover broken infrastructure contracts and a break-fee with Hyundai, after the government ended a contract with the Korean company to build two new Interislander ferries. The contract, known as iRex, was cancelled with Hyundai shortly after the Coalition came to power. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Leiataualesa Susana Lei'ataua.

In Focus on Politics, RNZ's political editor Jo Moir takes a look at New Zealand's relationship with China as three Chinese warships sit off the coast of Australia, and the Cook Islands signs new agreements with the superpower, without first consulting New Zealand. Foreign Minister was in Beijing this week for high-level meetings, and RNZ's Corin Dann was there to report from the ground.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

On Wednesday evening Winston Peters will be seeking answers from his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, about the Chinese warships in the Tasman Sea and the controversial agreement signed with the Cook Islands. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Former government minister Andrew Bayly says he regrets placing a staff member in an uncomfortable position, and admits he behaved in an inappropriate and overbearing way. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Alexa Cook.

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly has resigned his ministerial positions after an incident with a staff member last week. RNZ political editor Jo Moir joined Kathryn for an update.

In the wake of thousands of public service job cuts, automatic pay rises are now under threat. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.

The Prime Minister says the government would consider sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine if there is a peace deal struck with Russia. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Listen to our weekly political panel with RNZ political editor Jo Moir and New Zealand Herald political editor Claire Trevett.

Listen to our weekly political panel with RNZ political editor Jo Moir and New Zealand Herald political editor Claire Trevett.

On today's episode, the families of those who died in Cyclone Gabrielle say Hawke's Bay residents are in danger because authorities have not made the urgent changes needed to keep people safe in disasters; Europe is still reeling from what appears to be the collapse of nearly a century of American interventionist policy on the continent; Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis has again called for more competition in the supermarket sector, saying a new player would be welcome; teams from around the country are getting ready for the Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix on Saturday; we have our weekly political panel with RNZ political editor Jo Moir and New Zealand Herald political editor Claire Trevet, and Kerry-Anne Walsh joins us for an update from Australia.

ACT leader David Seymour wrote a letter of support for Philip Polkinghorne during the police's investigation into his wife's death in April 2022. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.

From the far north, to Akaroa in the south, challenges were laid down before the government on a day usually reserved for prayer, reflection and festivities. Traditionally politics are off the agenda on Waitangi Day itself - but that wasn't the case this year. Political editor Jo Moir reports.

RNZ political editor Jo Moir and RNZ's political reporter Lillian Hanley spoke on this week's political panel.

On today's episode, Waitangi National Trust chairperson Pita Tipene spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss, Winston Peters spoke with Corin regarding concerns about the Island nation's transparency as an agreement with China draws near, and the author of a new Italian study spoke with Ingrid about findings that say it takes 32 minutes to boil the perfect egg without losing any of its nutrients; RNZ political editor Jo Moir and RNZ's political reporter Lillian Hanley join us for this week's political panel, and we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

Government ministers have arrived in Waitangi for Wednesday morning's political pōwhiri. Coalition partners Winston Peters and David Seymour will be there, but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will not. RNZ political editor Jo Moir and Maori news editor Taiha Molyneux spoke to Corin Dann.

So far New Zealand has escaped Donald Trump's punishing round of new tariffs but investors around the world are anxiously waiting to see which country's the US President will target next. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

From a substantial cabinet reshuffle, the start of oral submissions on the Treaty Principles bill, and lately, talk of privatisation - there's lots happening in politics.

The Prime Minister has encouraged all MPs to watch what they say after Shane Jones refused to resile from his comments about Mexican New Zealanders. That's despite New Zealand First leader Winston Peters conceding that Mr Jones's "send Mexicans home" comment could have been expressed differently. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Lisa Owen.

In his state of the nation speech Prime Minister Christopher Luxon talked about sending the signal that foreign investors would be "welcomed rather than treated as criminals" and the government would not shut down development because of local concerns. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.

At the National Party caucus retreat in Hamilton on Wednesday Nicola Willis made it clear the former government's 'higher value' approach to visitors was gone. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Paddy Gower.

In Focus on Politics, RNZ's political editor Jo Moir sits down with new Minister for Rail Winston Peters to discuss the future of the Interislander ferries, and what next year will bring for the New Zealand First leader. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The Government has unveiled its plan for replacing the Interislander ferries, having scrapped Labour's iRex project a year ago. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.

The government is expected to reveal its new Cook Strait ferry plan this week, after cancelling Labour's mega, rail-enabled one. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Liz Adekunle is a Church of England priest - yet she dreads Christmas. For her it's often been a stressful and difficult time, and there have been years when she's had no one to spend Christmas day with. Liz is not alone. Research has shown that nearly half of us have similar feelings, often because of the expense or pressure to spend Christmas time with family you may not get on with. So how, Liz asks, can those who do dread the season make Christmas better – for themselves and those around them, whether or not they are Christian? So, in this edition of Things Unseen, she gathers together some people who can help uncover a more spiritual – and more relaxed and meaningful - side to Christmas. Christian Comedian Paul Kerensa delves into how you can make new traditions to make it special for you, while Salvation Army officer, Jo Moir, explains how to her Christmas is about helping those who struggle the most. And Catholic nun Sister Gemma Simmonds advises on finding the still points in the season, even if you're celebrating alone.

As Christopher Luxon's coalition government assesses its first year in office the ACT leader David Seymour is taking a lot of credit - describing the ACT Party as punching above its weight. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Prime Minister has wrapped up his whirlwind weekend trip to APEC in Peru where he had his first face to face meeting with China's President. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Donald Trump will dominate talks at this year's APEC summit despite the President-elect being nowhere near Peru. Political editor Jo Moir is in Lima.

The government's formal apology is set to get underway on Tuesday morning. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Coalition Government's Treaty Principles Bill will be introduced to Parliament on Thursday. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

On today's episode, former US president Donald Trump will soon be back in office. The republican candidate clinched the election win last night after taking crucial swing states Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina and Wisconsin, we also look at what a Donald Trump victory mean for New Zealand's economy? Jo Moir discusses the Treaty Principles Bill that is to be introduced to Parliament today.

The Prime Minister is defending government's latest assault on crime - toughening its new Three Strikes law by lowering the First Strike warning to those who've committed offences that can get them 12 or more months in prison. The current threshold is 24 months. And people with first strikes wiped under by the previous labour government will have them reinstated. Our political Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Fresh off a trip to the United Nations General Assembly leaders' week, the foreign minister Winston Peters is defending New Zealand's support for a resolution calling for Israel to leave occupied Palestinian territories within 12 months. That decision raised some eyebrows back home, as it was out of step with our Five Eyes partners, and Act leader David Seymour believes it was a big enough change in position to warrant having a conversation at Cabinet - but that did not happen. Political editor Jo Moir sat down with Peters this week and began by asking whether he left New York this year feeling anymore hopeful for change at the United Nations.

The Associate Health Minister has told RNZ she didn't intentionally hold back independent advice on heated tobacco products, and promises to release it tomorrow. Casey Costello has been under pressure to disclose thet advice that led to her cutting excise tax on heated tobacco products, contrary to what her officials advised. When RNZ asked her where the advice came from last week, our questions went unanswered. Political editor Jo Moir sat down with Ms Costello, who said she's not holding anything back.