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Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! What did we think of the Tākuta Ferris video? What does this mean for Labour's political future? New information about the Phillips hideout suggests they've had help until very recently according to police who are now trying to track down accomplices. What do we make of this? It's been revealed Luxon and Albanese's helicopter mountain trip cost $44,000. Are we upset with this? Would we pay $4,000 for an iPhone? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billy Wight checks in for his 4th time on BigMx Radio and this time the audio is much better and the moto knowledge is incredible. The world of motocross doesn’t even scratch the surface of what Luxon Mx is capable of. Just listen to what Billy has to say about the stiffness necessary to build […]

Climate resilience and a peace declaration are on the table with the Prime Minister landing in Solomon Islands this morning for the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.

Dunedin councillor and mayoral candidate joins us tonight to talk about the flood of emails from the Taxpayers Union trying to bully mayoral candidates across the country to sign a pledge that, among other things, states Councils won't raise rates higher than inflation.An alleged whistle blower has written to Duncan Garner saying that, among other things, "Luxon is f**ked" and that "he only wants yes men" and "he hates anyone who challenges him". Is it a real email, we have our doubts but we'll share it with you tonight to see what you think.Stuff seemed to once again beat up a headline implying Chris Hipkins is going to rule out working with te Pati Maori where the truth today is in at least two interviews we saw, Hipkins said basically "we'll see". On NZ Herald Now Hipkins was strong with his messaging and quick to rebuff culture way bs and on RNZ he set the tone for what will be the messaging for the next 12 months...Jobs, health, homes and cost of living.=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Today on the show… Whistleblowers, Political Controversy & Party Scandal -  Christopher Luxon's ongoing struggles and the internal turmoil that may jeopardize the party's future. Joined by panelists Stu Nash and Ashley Church, the conversation also touches on Stuart Nash's alignment with New Zealand First and the changing dynamics within the Labour Party.   Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chief Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast  TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Chris Luxon has voiced concerns about the missing children of Marokopa man Tom Phillips. Phillips was shot dead by police this morning, concluding a four-year manhunt, but two of his children are belived to be unaccompanied in the bush. Luxon hasn't been briefed on any specific locations the police think the children might be. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Luxon's reflected on the concerns the country must be feeling. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following on from my chat with MP Simon Court, I spoke to Dr Maria Armoudian, an Associate Professor in Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland, the director of the University's Sustainability Hub, and the co-director of the Ngā Ara Whatū Centre for Climate, Biodiversity and Society at the University, on the ACT Party's stance on the Paris Agreement. ACT's stance on the Paris Agreement has received substantial criticism. Despite NZ First also being in support for moving away from the Paris Agreement, National have been staunch on continuing with this framework, alongside the Opposition Parties. Greenpeace campaigner, Amanda Larsson, has referred to ACT Party Leader David Seymour's comments regarding the framework as “rage-baiting the extremist edge of the farming community to grab headlines” and that Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, “mustn't bite”. This comes as Luxon indicated last week changes to our methane targets. Methane makes up almost a third of global warming, and is over 80x more powerful than CO₂ in the short term. News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host Joel spoke to Armoudian about this, starting with how important the Paris Agreement is, and what exactly the framework is.

New Zealand First held its annual meeting over the weekend, and with election year ahead, hints of campaign rivalry are beginning to creep into the coalition. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann.

The Prime Minister's surprised Labour lost in the Tamaki Makaurau by-election. Te Pati Maori's Oriini Kaipara won the seat over Peeni Henare by three thousand votes. The by-election was triggered by the death of MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp. Total turnout was around 27.1 percent. Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking he thought Labour would trounce Te Pati Maori, as they've had no policies and have only been criticising. Luxon says he also felt bad for Peeni Henare with Chris Hipkins not showing up to the party. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Sunday Panel, journalist and TV producer Irene Gardiner and Partner at Freebairn and Hehir Lawyers, Liam Hehir, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Auckland by-election had a noticeably low voter turnout - should we be concerned about this? Is there any alternative? Over in the US, President Donald Trump raised some eyebrows over his decision to name the Department of Defence to the Department of War. What should we read into this? Does it display a worrying mentality, or is it attention seeking? Matthew Hooton recently wrote an opinion piece suggesting Luxon's facing a 'leadership crisis' and National's losing faith in his. Is this just stirring - or does he have a point? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As you know I've been saying for some time this election is National's to lose. The economy will pick up, this government's only two years in and kiwis like to give incumbents the benefit of the doubt. I still think this holds true. But, as we've been reporting since April, Trump's tariffs - which took everybody (including the markets) by surprise, making a bear of a bull - hammered business and consumer confidence just as we were showing signs of those green shoots the pundits love talking about. This has shortened Luxon's window for a real economic recovery, which is the platform he's relying on for re-election. Talk of a leadership coup by Christmas is in my view daft. Any National MP who thinks they can outpoll Luxon in the current climate's got to be dreaming. A short-term bump, maybe. But there are political costs - namely - instability. Remember Muller? Then this newly elected Leader must go to Winston and David and no doubt relitigate all and sundry just as the later begin firing up for a showdown. Winston and Shane were in full flight at the weekend. And it's only September 2025. Timing is everything and that's Luxon's card to play - in 12 months from now the country will (likely) feel a much different place to live. That means a late election. If National are smart they'll stick with the devil they know and wait for brighter days ahead. The risks outweigh the benefits at this point in the cycle. If needs be, a transition can happen in pretty short order… Jacinda Ardern is proof of that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following on from my chat with MP Simon Court, I spoke to Dr Maria Armoudian, an Associate Professor in Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland, the director of the University's Sustainability Hub, and the co-director of the Ngā Ara Whatū Centre for Climate, Biodiversity and Society at the University, on the ACT Party's stance on the Paris Agreement. ACT's stance on the Paris Agreement has received substantial criticism. Despite NZ First also being in support for moving away from the Paris Agreement, National have been staunch on continuing with this framework, alongside the Opposition Parties. Greenpeace campaigner, Amanda Larsson, has referred to ACT Party Leader David Seymour's comments regarding the framework as “rage-baiting the extremist edge of the farming community to grab headlines” and that Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, “mustn't bite”. This comes as Luxon indicated last week changes to our methane targets. Methane makes up almost a third of global warming, and is over 80x more powerful than CO₂ in the short term. News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host Joel spoke to Armoudian about this, starting with how important the Paris Agreement is, and what exactly the framework is.

Today on the Podcast...   Chris Luxton about to be rolled?  Cowardly and Shameful social Media post from a small and narrow-minded Takuta Ferris Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chief Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast  TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's another hit of the most insightful and sharp 30 minutes in political analysis. Tonight Wallace is joined by The Spinoff's Lyric Waiwiri-Smith, Dan Brunskill of interest.co.nz and former Labour Phil Goff. On the show tonight, we look at changes to the overseas buyers ban, has Winston Peters had to swallow a dead rat? Then, Donald trump is quiet for a few days over the holidays, nek minute, the internet thinks he's dead. What does that say about the president of the USA? Many recent changes at the Reserve Bank have highlighted issues with the independant central bank: what's going on there? And finally we'll look at Luxon;s wooing for Taylor Swift and this Saturday's Tamaki Makaurau by-election.

On this episode of Duncan Garner Editor-in-Chief, sponsored by The Brothers Green, we delve into Amazon Data Services' recent announcement regarding the creation of 1,000 new jobs and training for 100,000 Kiwis over time in New Zealand. Duncan Garner questions whether this is genuinely new or just a rehashed promise from 2021 Get in touch with Duncan - duncan@rova.nz and join us on the socials. Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chief.html Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's been plenty of debate about New Zealand's future in the Paris Agreement, following some comments made by David Seymour. The ACT leader wants New Zealand to pull out of the global climate agreement, unless the targets are realistic. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Luxon won't withdraw from the agreement - at least not until the 2026 election is over. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Ryan Ward and Melanie Nelson have published an investigative piece on the foreign influence on the RSB and extensive lobbying by Bryce Wilkinson. Ryan and Melanie join us LIVE tonight at 9pm to go over what they have discovered.- Read the piece here https://melanienelson.substack.com/p/new-zealand-epstein-files-regulatory-standards-bill Winston Peters responds to the government changes to foreign home buyers getting very annoyed because they can only purchase 1% of the market.Christopher Luxon announces, and seems to take credit for, Amazon bringing 1,000 jobs and $7.5 billion into our economy...even though it was set up and initiated by Labour. Labour is "embarrassed for him"=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

The Prime Minister has revealed tech-giant Amazon is investing $7.5 billion into New Zealand. Speaking exclusively to Newstalk ZB, Christopher Luxon says Amazon Web Services is scheduled to be announcing the investment. He told Mike Hosking it will create up to a thousand jobs, and make an $11 billion boost to GDP. Luxon says it's probably the largest ever publicly announced technology investment in New Zealand by an international tech firm. Speaking of international investors, the Prime Minister wants foreign investors to feel comfortable here so they invest more. New rules mean Active Investor Plus visa holders can now buy or build one home in New Zealand if it's worth at least $5 million. They'll still need to invest another $5 million separately, as part of the visa's criteria. Luxon told Hosking everything will fall into place for these investors once they have a house here. He says it's not just about the first $5-10 million they're spending, it's what comes after that when they start seeing more investment opportunities. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cost of living holds its place as the top issue for New Zealanders in the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In this exclusive interview, Liam sits down with Culpable's Dennis Cooper for a look behind the scenes. The two discuss the origin of Danny Violette's case, the renewed investigative efforts by the Culpable team, what listeners can expect this coming season, and the inner workings of the show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Friday! Here’s what’s coming up with Clint, Meg & Dan with Ash London this fine friday! Coffee Catch-Up First Call of the Day Should we really be playing this Sabrina track at this hour? Dan’s mum listened to the OnlyFans chat… and maybe she shouldn’t have Postcode Playlist: Hamilton edition The Prime Minister is listening in Employee of the Week revealed The boss has a special request Ask Me Anything: Carmen on reality TV Who’s in The Proposal waiting room? High Rollers Club – one marble could win you $15 million dong New Music Friday! And Ash has been a little bit naughty

Has the penny dropped? There was no shortage of headlines and news coverage yesterday out of our interview with the Prime Minister on the Reserve Bank. In a nutshell, Luxon suggested Christian Hawkesby blew it and should have/could have moved faster on the cash rate. This is news, but not because the Prime Minister is right. We all know he is right. But there is a convention whereby because the Reserve Bank is independent you don't bag them, especially if you are a politician, far less the most influential politician. But here is why Luxon was right and deserves recognition for what he said: there comes a time when you've got to say what you've got to say. You can't dance around convention without becoming convention's victim. There is too much of that. People who can't have a go at judges is another example. By tiptoeing around the truth, we invite complacency and accountability becomes woefully lacking. The cold, hard politics are at play as well. Christian Hawkesby and his gang of monetary committee wonks aren't up for re-election next year. Believe me, if Luxon wanders the countryside telling us he wished the cash rate was lowered faster, he's not getting any sympathy. The extreme of course is Trump, where you call for sackings and, occasionally, actually do some sacking. We don't need to be that unhinged. But it is unfairly restrictive for a government to cut spending, cut red tape, change rules and laws, trim jobs, cap councils, upend the RMA, and get the fast track going. Or in other words, work their butts off pulling every lever they can to fire the joint up. But in the meantime, the old dump de dos on the terrace can't see a contraction when it smacks them in the face and they stall the economy through ineptitude. Also, quite apart from anything, we like strong leadership. We like people telling it like it is. If Luxon has had a weakness it might just be he has been a bit corporate, a bit beige, a bit polite and a bit nice. Hopefully yesterday was the start of something new and more strident and with it a few more people are held to open, public account. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister's stressing he doesn't tell the Reserve Bank what to do, but does offer his view. Chris Luxon told Mike Hosking this morning he gives interim Governor Christian Hawkesby his reckons before the OCR's set. Speaking this afternoon, Luxon denied he has any influence over the bank's decisions. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper wonders if this is still too much for Luxon. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NZ Herald got exclusive access to a survey of senior police where they have raised issues that new recruits are "barely" or "not at all equipped" of policies to make an arrest or lay charges. This raises the question is this government more focused on getting 500 new police officers rather than having those police officers be quality and qualified.Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hits out at Israel over Gaza famine to which Netanyahu responds. This will not, however, hasten the 'Palestinian statehood' decision from our government.Henry Blakeman is a 13-year-old student from Orewa College with a passion for politics. He recently appeared on Dom Harvey's podcast and put some questions to the Deputy Prime Minister, David Seymour, one of which has now set the gold standard for word salad which we'll break down tonight. Sean 'Karen' Plunket released a video this morning where he cries over non-access to Christopher Luxon. He has a written a letter to the PM demanding an answer as to why he hasn't been on the Platform citing that perhaps someone in the PM's "woke millennial members of your media team" might be running interference stopping the invites from getting through. It's bot hilarious and incredibly telling how entitled Karen thinks he is.=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

House prices remain stuck despite lower interest rates giving first-home buyers a win, while leaving property owners gnashing their teeth. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann.

The Prime Minister's justifying his noted absence from a global meeting on Ukraine, due to the time difference. Coalition of the Willing members gathered for virtual talks overnight, to embolden President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of a meeting at the White House, for a number of them. Many leaders attended, including Australia, France and the UK. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Luxon was invited to attend the discussion - and officials joined the call in his place. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant Robertson takes a seat with Jake Tame on Q+A as his memoir drops and the Royal Commission into C19 ramps up again.The decisions of Luxon's govt are not favoured by the business community with a scathing article released in the Sunday Star TimesMajor building consent changes and Seymour goes after helmets, all in the name of cutting red tape.=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

There's been a chorus of voices calling for the government to take action to help pull Auckland out of its economic slump. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Prime Minister has stuck to his criticism of his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, but said he has also been critical of Hamas. Yesterday Christopher Luxon said the Israeli prime minister had lost the plot, and was not listening to the international community. Mr Luxon said he was giving his personal view, but Israel's deputy foreign minister has fired back, with some criticisms of her own. Giles Dexter reports.

Chris Luxon is defending saying Israel's leader has 'lost the plot' in the face of pushback. The Prime Minister criticised Benjamin Netanyahu over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where people are starving. Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister responded that Luxon can't comprehend the challenges of facing Hamas. NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan says Luxon's put his own views out there - in a change of pace from factoring in Winston Peters and David Seymour. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm happy to report to you that it looks like some of us want to play the old 'should Luxon be rolled' game. In the wake of the not-so-great polls that came out yesterday, there is a column by Andrea Vance - who I am name-checking because she's good and credible, and not just some junior reporter with an opinion. In her column, she predicts that Luxon is in trouble, that his caucus is getting impatient, that speculation about his leadership has reached fever pitch - and that if it doesn't improve, she is not sure that he's going to be the one leading the National Party at election time this time next year. Now, if this is really what National MPs are considering, they should ditch that idea immediately because Luxon's not their problem. I mean, he is a problem. There's no debate that with personal popularity sitting at about 20 percent, he is a drag on the National Party - but he is not their actual problem. Their actual problem is that the economy is stuffed and that they haven't yet figured out what to do to fix it, even though they've had 18 months. And it really doesn't matter who the leader is, whether it's Nicola or Chris Bishop, or Erica, or Mark Mitchell or Golden Balls, it doesn't matter. They still will not have a plan for the economy. Now, if they're worried about their polling right now, they should try playing the game of musical leadership chairs and see what happens to their polling then, because they're still not going to have a plan for the economy - but then they'll also have voters feeling like it's a shambles up the top in the Beehive and not sure what's going on there. Yes, they have a problem and yes, you can see it in the polls. So fix it. Come up with a solution. Come up with a credible plan for fixing the economy now and into the future. That is where the Nats should be directing their energy, not into undermining Chris Luxon. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Finance Minister says the latest One-News Verian poll shows the fight is on. Chris Luxon's popularity has dropped to a two-year low, while National sit steady on 34 percent and Labour shoots up four to 33 percent. Today's earlier Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll predicted a hung Parliament. Nicola Willis says it comes down to who people trust to steer the economy. "The reality is, the economy is still recovering. And that means that we're not seeing instant overnight success - we never claimed that we would - but we are doing the right thing." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National could have a waiting game, as a new political poll predicts a hung Parliament. The latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll gives the left and right blocs 61 seats each. It also has Labour overtaking National. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Luxon has refused to weigh in on this matter - and aims to focus on the economy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our political correspondent comments on the latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll, tonight's TV poll, Winston in high viz, Luxon cuddling Albo, Chlöe wanting to be Minister of Finance, and Willow-Jean Prime dropping the ball big time over education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new poll out Monday morning shows the government struggling to make headway amidst the cost-of-living crisis. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann.

Christopher Luxon says he and Anthony Albanese are on the same page about standardising regulations on both sides of the Tasman. The New Zealand and Australian Prime Ministers have wrapped up an annual catch-up in Queenstown. Luxon told Mike Hosking that they've also asked big business CEOs from both countires, to identify where things could be standardised more. He says Australia's states can have lots of differences in regulations, and they're keen to see where that can be standardised. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's prime minister is talking up a more united Pacific in Papua New Guinea. Political Reporter Russell Palmer has more.

"Say yes" to more - was the message from the Prime Minister at his address to National party members in Christchurch. The party gathered on Saturday for its annual conference, in which Christopher Luxon put an economic stake in the ground ahead of next year's election. Corin Dann has more.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has told the National party's annual conference over the weekend that the country needs to "say yes" more, and can't rely on hope. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Full interview: Senior minister Chris Bishop discusses the job losses currently being seen in the construction sector, and answers questions on whether his government's policies on infrastructure are a contributing cause. . Q+A also asks him about recent data on homelessness and rough sleeping, with Bishop indicating an openness to possible “tweaks” in policies that homelessness advocates argue have led to an increase in people sleeping on the street. . And as the newly appointed campaign chair, Bishop discusses whether Christopher Luxon's low preferred Prime Minister ratings are a cause for concern, and defends the government's decision to limit election enrolment to the day before advance voting begins.

Today on the show…  - It's a pre-election dance, bit of shadow boxing, a fight over who is the most credible party and person to run the NZ economy.  - Chris Luxon says his approach is so successful and he's so confident in what he's doing that he's doubling down on it - meanwhile Chris Hipkins says Luxon ran his victory lap too early.  - So why is Hipkins refusing to say what he'd do? Right now who knows what Labour stands for - is he all mouth and no trousers?  - Plus some Letters to the Editor! Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chief Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast  TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A frosty reception for the Prime Minister at the ANZ Premiership grand final in Auckland yesterday - with booing from the crowd. Chris Luxon is brushing it off, and says he was well-looked after at the event. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Luxon's taken the backlash in his stride, and acknowledged the backlash that comes with politics. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and former Labour minister Stuart Nash joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Government is banning retailers from charging credit card surcharges - but banks are still allowed to charge the retailers. What do we make of this? Is this unfair for retailers? Prime Minister Chris Luxon got booed at the ANZ Premiership grand final yesterday. Is this a bad sign? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney-General Judith Collins says the government's proposed electoral law changes clash with constitutional rights. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann.

Today on the show…  - It's time for my political panel. Former Labour Party MP Stuart Nash and Political Commentator Ashley Church join me. We look at the latest poll which sends National into opposition after just one term. And Labour the Greens and Te Pāti Māori would govern if an election was held today.  - And Chris Luxon is neck and neck with Chris Hipkins as preferred PM. Luxon has never been popular so if he can't get National a second term, should they roll him? I'll ask the panel.  - Plus some Letters to the Editor! Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chief Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast  TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Government are in trouble in a couple of areas: 1) FamilyBoost. What they said would happen, numbers wise, didn't. 2) Police recruits. What they said would happen, will not. 3) The ban on foreign buyers for houses now looks farcical. Yesterday's attempt by the NZ Herald to make some Winston Peters' comments look like news was a beat up, because he said the same thing to me two months ago. Saying the same thing, with nothing new or any change in between, is not news. It's the status quo. What makes the Peters' stance, and therefore the Government damage, unusual is Peters' stance is inexplicable. FamilyBoost got messed up because IRD gave the Government poor advice. The police recruit issue is bad because being a cop is hard, a lot of cops leave, and Australia offers sunshine and beaches, and they are actively making offers. But on the upside, the golden visa is working. People with money have applied and there are hundreds of millions, heading towards billions, in play. But we still want them to rent or use Airbnb. The level of stupidity in that is inescapable and inexcusable. National had a policy of $2 million a house – anything over that a foreigner could buy. Peters didn't like it, fine. National moved that to $5-6 million. Locals here aren't buying those houses. Peters still won't move. He says a deal is coming. But the critical questions are, why would you burn goodwill inside a coalition and why would you risk reputational damage internationally? The same bloke who is holding us to ransom is the same bloke who has travelled the world telling said world we are open. And yet, we are not. If this Government is to survive, and possibly prosper, the simple stuff cannot afford to be an issue. We need money and we need investment and the jobs and growth that brings. It must be part of a package, and the package comes with a home. Peters gets that, I know he does. And yet, nothing. Small word to National and Luxon – how about some hardball? How long do you want to look like the weak guys, the dog being wagged by the tail? National's biggest problem, apart from Peters, is time. Next year, the country makes a decision on all this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government says billions in new infrastructure projects will boost the economy and create thousands of jobs. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Dozens of people remain in emergency accommodation and hundreds of flood-damaged properties still have to be assessed after Friday's devastating floods in Nelson and Tasman. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann.

The Prime Minister has wrapped up a whirlwind three-day trip in China. Jason Young, the director of the New Zealand Contemporary China Research Centre dissects it.