Podcast appearances and mentions of Megan Woods

John MacDonald was joined this morning by Megan Woods and Vanessa Weenink, to delve into some of the biggest issues of the week. It's been a big week for Weenink, who holds the electorate seat for Banks Peninsula – she gave an update on the State of Emergency in the area, and her thoughts on the response. Pay equity was the big topic of the week – it's been revealed National Party members were told about the plan last week – how did Weenink feel at the time? And David Parker believes it's time for MMP to go – does his stance hold merit? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus with this special Easter edition of 20 The Countdown Magazine! William Ryan III counts down the top 20 songs in Christian music. You'll also hear the latest from Brandon Lake, Katy Nichole, TobyMac, and Megan Woods — plus brand-new music from Phil Wickham, Blanca, Taylor Hill, and Hope Darst. This week's show also features powerful Easter throwbacks from 2nd Chapter of Acts, Ray Boltz, Don Francisco, and NewSong, as well as a special worship moment with Kari Jobe's Forever. Along the way, William shares personal Easter reflections, a sweet message from a young listener, and stories behind the songs from Bart Millard, Elevation Rhythm, and Crowder. Don't miss the Artist News “Three Things You Need to Know,” our Future Fan Favorite winner, and a shoutout to our Station of the Week — The Light DFW! For more, visit 20thecountdown.com — and Happy Easter!20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit 20thecountdown.com to help us with our mission of spreading the Gospel around the world through music, one countdown at a time!

National's Matt Doocey and Labour's Megan Woods joined John MacDonald in studio to discuss some of the biggest political stories of the week. Green MP Tamatha Paul has been under fire for her comments about beat police – does their presence really make people feel less safe? And how do her comments bode for Labour, given they're potentially coalition partners? Is it fair the new Christchurch stadium could have a levy for ‘out-of-towners', since ratepayers funded the build? And will the proposed changes to the RMA really deliver what's promised? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Megan Woods oiriginates from Boston, is of Italian descent, and loves coffee.You'll learn a few other things about her as we chat hot on the heels of her first #1 song, "The Truth".email the showwhatelsewithcoreymann@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-else-with-corey-mann--5802358/support.

When you're looking for hits that fill your faith, be sure to check out our new online Christian music radio station! TruthPop Radio can be streamed 24/7. You'll hear songs and commentary that encourage you in your faith. Listen any time at truthpop.net or on the free Live365 app for your smartphone. (Google Play version available here.) Inside the app, search for "Truth Pop."In this new podcast series, Jake and Cathy recommend the song "The Truth" from Megan Woods. It's a powerful ballad that reminds us of our identity and worth in Christ. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------"music by audionautix.com"Adventures by A Himitsu https://soundcloud.com/a-himitsuMusic released by Argofox https://youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8

Today on Politics Friday, John MacDonald was joined by Labour's Megan Woods and National's Matt Doocey to delve into some of the biggest topics of the week. Four-year parliamentary terms could be on the table – what are the benefits of an extra year? What would be the potential downfalls for councils? Would either of them make a citizen's arrest? And is it true Labour cut the budget for the defence force? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textGet the Episode Guide at https://michellenezat.com/510downloadWe have an enemy known as the Father of Lies, so it makes sense that one of his tactics is to convince us to believe lies about ourselves AND lies about how God sees us. We combat these lies with the truth from Scripture, and Megan Woods sings about this in her song "The Truth."Let's take the message from this song and see where it comes from in Scripture. And let's take it a step further to examine the WHOLE truth.Key Points Covered in This Episode:Song Introduction - "The Truth" by Megan WoodsA powerful song that speaks against negative self-talk and replaces lies with biblical truth.Michelle's initial hesitation in using this song on the podcast and how she overcomes it.The Dangers of Misapplying ScriptureThe fine line between biblical encouragement and self-centered theology.How the church can sometimes distort Scripture to make it more about us than about God.A snippet from Michelle's novel, "A Seat at the Table" - Purchase on AmazonBreaking Down the Lies vs. The Whole TruthLies we tell ourselves: I'm not enough, I'm unlovable, I'm a failure.The enemy's tactics: Repeating accusations that become deeply ingrained.The exercise of writing down accusations to recognize patterns.Developing a Biblical WorldviewWhy knowing Scripture for yourself is crucial.The balance between focusing on God and understanding our identity in Him.Scripture's direct response to self-doubt and identity crises.Song Lyric Analysis & Supporting Scriptures"The truth is I am my Father's child. I make Him proud, and I make Him smile."1 John 3:1 – We are called children of God.Romans 8:16 – The Spirit testifies that we are God's children.Numbers 6:24–26 – God's face shines upon His people.Psalm 18:19 – God delights in us."I was made in the image of a perfect King."Genesis 1:26-27 – Created in God's image."He looks at me and wouldn't change a thing."Ephesians 2:4-5 – God loved us even when we were dead in sin.God's love is unconditional, but it transforms us (Galatians 2:20, Colossians 3:9-10)."The truth is I am truly loved by a God who's good when I'm not good enough."A reminder that our worth isn't found in ourselves but in the goodness of God."I don't belong to the lies; I belong to You."John 8:44 vs. Galatians 5:24 – The contrast between belonging to the enemy and belonging to Christ.This Week's ChallengeRead Psalm 139, but look for what you learn about God more than what you think it says about you. Read 1 John and the context of Romans 8 and observe what you learn about God's love and our status as God's children. Make two columns - the first column should list truths about God's love toward us, and the second column should list the truths of how we respond to that love.Catch Me On Tour - https://michellenezat.com/unlockPurchase your copy of A Seat at the Table today! Change your music. Change your life. Join my free 30-Day Music Challenge. CLICK HERE.

Sis, you know all things are possible with God, right?! Listen to get unstuck from worldly struggles, self-doubt, and pressure! Today I will give you 4 Bible-based steps to stop self-sabotage and renew your mind in Christ. Learn how Romans 12:2 & Philippians 4:8 can help you shift from comparison to confidence and break free from the fitness traps holding you back. What You'll Learn: Why self-sabotage keeps you stuck & how to overcome it How to replace negative thoughts with God's truth The power of prayer & Scripture in your fitness journey A simple mindset shift to honor God with your body Mentioned in This Episode: Join My 7 Steps to Kickstart Your Christ-Centered Fitness Journey: https://www.kimdolanleto.com/christcenteredfit  Listen to The Truth by Megan Woods: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYxyIDfTGlQ   Get Weekly Faith-Based Fitness Tips, Prayer, and Learn Scripture: Don't forget to subscribe to Strong. Confident. His. for weekly faith-based inspiration. Leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today. Together, we can help more women find strength in Jesus. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strong-confident-his/id1504962677 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ymer79UOqIbItrwPJErxC Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kimdolanletofit   Remember, You are Strong. Confident. His. Kim Dolan Leto Feeling stuck on where to start? Get my Christian Fitness Beginner Guide and take your first steps toward honoring God through your fitness journey today: https://www.kimdolanleto.com/christian-fitness-guide Need daily steps to build momentum in your faith-based fitness journey? Join my 7 Quick Wins to Kickstart Your Christ-Centered Fitness Journey Workshop: https://www.kimdolanleto.com/christcenteredfit  

In the first Politics Friday of 2025, John MacDonald was joined by Matt Doocey and Megan Woods to dig into some of the biggest political stories of the week. New data reveals that ACC paid out almost $15 million for e-scooter injuries last year, a nearly 50% increase on the year before – is it time for the businesses operating them to pay levies? What does Megan make of Shane Jones honing in on the banks and their dealings —or lack thereof— with fossil fuel companies? Is it wise to sell off the country's state-owned assets? And the new school lunch programme has seen some criticism – would Matt eat the meals? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SANDHED & LØGN To store kontrastfyldte ord/fænomener, der gennemsyrer menneskelivet i større eller mindre grad, selvom det ene ideelt set ikke burde eksistere. Der er selvfølgelig også de hvide nødløgne, der måske endda er skånsomme, og de halve sandheder, hvor man bare udelader noget af billedet. Men når det er virkelig alvor, ser man sandhed og løgn i en uhellig sump blive kynisk brugt både politisk og journalistisk. Ikke mindst det seneste år. 'Truth vs Lie' i musikalsk/lyrisk sammenhæng bliver dog oftest mest berørt ud fra private fremfor politiske forhold og det understreger de fleste af temaets gæster: Chvrches, Classix Nouveaux, Coldplay, Depeche Mode, Fleetwood Mac, Halsey, Heaven 17, Rebecca Jimenez, Manfred Mann, Metric, New Order, Noiseworks, Cain Price, Spandau Ballet, Tame Impala, Thompson Twins, Cassandra Wilson, Megan Woods, Yello + Eivør & Tove Lo

Do I Know Who I Am?John 8:14 “Jesus responded, “Just because I am the one making these claims doesn't mean they're invalid. For I absolutely know who I am, where I've come from, and where I'm going. But you Pharisees have no idea about what I am saying.”This was not the verse I thought I would be using this morning. I first went to look at John 8 for verse 12, which says, “Then Jesus said, “I am light to the world, and those who embrace me will experience life-giving lights, and they will never walk in darkness.” Is that a great verse, or what? I think we all know Jesus is the light of the world. We have probably even said that before. However, I am not sure we all know that means we will never walk in darkness. Some of us may feel like we are walking in darkness right now. However, this verse is telling us that if we embrace Jesus, we will experience life-giving lights and will never walk in darkness.Why do we feel like we are walking in darkness, then? Is the enemy blocking out this life-giving light? Are we looking for this light in all the wrong places? Why isn't this life-giving light shining through into our darkness? I know some people who are very close to the Lord, and yet this year has been really tough for them. They feel they are walking in darkness right now, and they feel like they can't even pray. Maybe you are in this place too? If so, I want to assure you that the Lord is with you, even in this darkness.I have studied something called the Dark Night of the Soul in depth this year as some of the women in my mentoring group really wanted to learn more about it. One big thing that I learned is that even though the Lord seems really far away from you when you are going through it, He has actually never been closer to you. I learned sometimes it is necessary for us to go through a dark period where we receive no consolation from the things that used to bring us consolation so that we can learn to rely only on the Lord and not on the feelings we get from Him. We need to continue to have faith in doing the things we are used to doing, even when they don't bring us great joy, comfort, or even peace.The people who have gone through a Dark Night of the Soul all have at least one thing that helped them: being faithful in their prayers and their spiritual habits, even when they received nothing back from them. People who are going through a Dark Night of the Soul feel extremely far from the Lord. They can't feel His presence, they don't hear His voice, they don't feel any consolation. Yet, God is right there by their side, giving them the strength to persevere, and when they come out of it, they will be so much stronger and closer to the Lord.I thought that was what this whole episode was going to be about. They I read on a bit further, and I saw the verse for today. When I read it, the words just pierced my heart immediately. Let me read it to you again. “Jesus responded, “Just because I am the one making these claims doesn't mean they're invalid. For I absolutely know who I am, where I've come from, and where I'm going. But you Pharisees have no idea about what I am saying.” the words that pierced my heart were, “For I absolutely know who I am, where I've come from, and where I'm going.” As soon as I read it, I heard that voice inside me say, do you? Do you absolutely know who you are, where you've come from, and where you are going?”I knew those questions were ones that I needed to share with all of you because they are great questions. I was praying with some youth over the weekend, and identity seemed to be something they struggled with, too. There is so much confusion and chaos in the world today. That is from the enemy. God is not the author of confusion and chaos. He is the author of peace. The enemy wants us to question who we are. He wants us to question where we came from and where we are going. If we are looking to the world to help us define who we are, then, of course, we would be confused. Our identity doesn't come from the world; it comes from God. He is our creator. He knows exactly who He created us to be.We tend to associate our identity with our vocation or our jobs. For instance, I am a mom and a wife. I might think that is my identity. However, my most important identity is that I am a child of God.There are so many songs out there that remind us of who we are in God's eyes. They remind us of our identity. There is a Lauren Daigle Song called I Believe. The chorus of that song says, “ You say I am loved when I can't feel a thing. You say I am strong when I think I am weak. And you say I am held when I am falling short. And when I don't belong, oh You say I am Yours, And I believe (I). Oh, I believe (I). What You say of me (I). I believe. The only thing that matters now is everything You think of me. In You, I find my worth, in You, I find my identity.As you can see in this song, God's truth is contrary to most of what we hear from the world. God says we are loved. He says we are strong. He says we are held; we are never alone. The world tells us we are on our own. It tells us we aren't good enough, and it tells us no one will love us unless we pretend to be someone that we aren't. Those lies are not from the Lord. I bet it makes Him so sad when we believe those things about ourselves. Kind of like how we feel when we hear our kids say they don't like things about themselves.One of my sons used to say that he hates how he looks. He said he looks in the mirror and hates how the person looking back at him looks. He is now starting to love the way he looks. He has found a style of clothes that he likes. He has found out how to wear his hair. I am not sure if he likes it because others are starting to notice him more or if people are starting to notice him more because he is more confident in who he is. It makes my heart so happy that he likes who he is right now. I imagine that is how the Lord feels when we are loving on ourselves too. When we are secure in who He says we are.One of my newest favorite songs is called The Truth by Megan Woods. The chorus of this song says: “The truth is I am my Father's child. I make Him proud, and I make Him smile. I was made in the image of a perfect King. He looks at me and wouldn't change a thing. The truth is I am truly loved by a God who's good when I'm not good enough. I don't belong to the lies; I belong to You. And that's the truth.” I love the song because it reminds us of the truth that we are children of God. He is our Father, and he is proud of us. He looks down at us and smiles. He made us in His image, and He loves us just as we are. He wouldn't change a thing. God is good, even when we aren't. He makes us good if we let Him.We do not belong to the lies of this world. We belong to God. If we wonder who we are, we can look to the Bible to see who God says we are. You can search the internet with the key words who does God say I am in the Bible and you will find lots of scripture verses. I will put the link to one article I found in the show notes. (Click Here for the article) Here are a few to get you started.I am a child of God. (John 1:12)I am a friend of Jesus (John 15:15)I have been justified and redeemed (Romans 3:24)I will not be condemned by God (Romans 8:1)I have been called to be a saint. (1 Corinthians 1:2; cf. Ephesians 1:1; Philippians 1:1; Colossians 1:2)I am a new creature in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17)I have been set free in Christ (Galatians 5:1)I am chosen, holy, and blameless before God. (Ephesians 1:7)There are so many others, but I don't want to keep you here all day. I invite you to click on the link below and read all the different parts of your identity in Christ. It really is amazing. We think we don't know who we are, but then, when we read the Bible, it tells us very specifically who we are. Can you imagine how different your life would be if you absolutely knew who you were, where you've come from, and where you're going? You can find those answers in the Lord. He will show you if you just spend some time with Him and ask Him. What have you got to lose? I promise you will find better answers than you have been getting from the world.Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you to bless all those listening to this episode today. Lord, help us to learn who we are to you. Help us to learn our true identity.  Help us to know, like Jesus did, who we are, where we came from, and where we are going. Help us turn to you for those answers. We love you, Lord. We are tired of believing the lies of the enemy. Help us to believe the truth of who we truly are. We ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus's holy name. Amen!Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus. I felt convicted as I was doing today's episode that next month's theme for mentoring will be identity. Why not start the year off knowing who we truly are and who God created us to be? I hope you will join us as I think it will be amazing to finally be able to replace the lies of who the world says we are with the truth of who God says you are. I look forward to meeting you here again tomorrow. Remember, Jesus loves you, just as you are, and so do I! Have a blessed day!Today's Word from the Lord was received in June 2024 by a member of my Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group. If you have any questions about the prayer group, these words, or how to join us for a meeting, please email CatholicCharismaticPrayerGroup@gmail.com. Today's Word from the Lord is, “Leave all behind that is troublesome to you. I will heal it. I will fix it.” www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

Send us a textThis is a message I shared at Timothy Lutheran Church on Sunday December 8th the Second Sunday of Advent from Philippians Chapter 1. The song I played is "The Truth" from Megan Woods. To Play is click here

Today on Politics Friday, National's Matt Doocey and Labour's Megan Woods joined John MacDonald to dig into this week's political news. Electricity prices are still rising – would ensuring businesses get a lower rate keep them from going out of business? Will National actually miss their police force target, or is it achievable in the 12 months remaining? And how about Ayesha Verrall's ‘cooking the books' comment against Health Commissioner Lester Levy? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I know, I know…it's been a while since my last episode! I've been moving, working on my Master's Degree, and launching another podcast…but what a better way to come back to this podcast than with this incredible artist? Her name is Megan Woods and she is on fire for Jesus!! Take a listen, get to know her heart a little better, and hear more about finding out who YOU are in Christ!

Megan Woods debut smash 'The Truth' has gone to number one on iTunes in 21 countries around the world this year. She is having a real moment and somehow we've managed to get her on the show! Growing up, it was long drives with her Mum, listening to Casting Crowns, that had more impact on her than she realized at the time. To get in touch with host Aiden Grant, email aideng@hotmail.com or head to Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Resources Minister says repealing the oil and gas exploration ban is about ensuring New Zealand has long-term contingencies in place if we can't build out enough renewables to meet demand. Labour's energy spokesperson Megan Woods spoke to Corin Dann.

A new song from Megan Woods debuts this weekend on the countdown and it's the largest debut from a new artist in over two years! Find out where it landed for the first week on the countdown!20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit 20thecountdown.com to help us with our mission of spreading the Gospel around the world through music, one countdown at a time!

The Government's announced a suite of new measures it says will shore up New Zealand's energy supply - including urgently reversing the offshore oil and gas exploration ban and greenlighting the construction of facilities to import liquified natural gas. But the former energy Minister Megan Woods thinks they should be looking at ways to build up renewable energy generation and storage instead. Woods spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Do I need to remind you that politics is show business? It's all about seeming to be the best instead of necessarily being the best. This is why politicians often say the most ridiculous things and make the most outlandish promises. It's also why they boil complex issues down to simple catchy slogans which are repeated ad nauseum until they gain their own reality. But eventually, reality catches up. Yesterday's backdown over the Fast-Track legislation is proof of that. Under the coalition's original proposal Simeon Brown, Shane Jones and Chris Bishop had the power to green-light anything, even if all advice was against it. This was all in service of the thesis that New Zealand is bogged down in red tape. A slogan hammered time and time again in the election until a significant number of electors believed that giving 3 ministers such power was without risk - and possibly good for the country. The coalition's answer was totalitarian. I was flabbergasted when I first read the policy and astounded that there was not more outrage. It was immense power in the hands of 3 men. Imagine if Michael Wood, Megan Woods, and Willie Jackson had been granted such power in the last Government. You'd be up in arms saying it was undemocratic and dictatorial. It was much more undemocratic than any co-governance plan. But we all heard silence. We'd been well trained and well indoctrinated and no one complained. Now the National-led coalition has seen sense and now the new Fast-Track legislation means a panel of experts in the field will have more say. Which looks almost the same as Labour introduced before the last election - because it is. So in other words, this Government is no more committed to fast tracking as the last lot. So then you ask yourself - what was all that about? It's all about politics, it's all about getting your vote. Meanwhile, the credit agency Fitch came out with their assessment of our credit rating and with it our economy. And despite the widely distributed idea that we're stuffed for generations - the credit agency called us an advanced and wealthy economy. Excuse me? They paid credit to macroeconomic corrections that started during Labour's reign. I beg your pardon? They said New Zealand has a long-standing commitment of fiscal prudence. This is all running against the popular mantra that the last Government left an economy in tatters. It's not in good shape but it's also not in tatters. Fitch pointed out that the real problem with New Zealand's economy is our high level of household debt and a high current account deficit. In other words, we save less than we spend and make up the difference by borrowing foreign capital. That's on you and me and the long-running housing crisis rather than any crisis in Government spending. But you know, politics. Good politics says it's all the fault of the last lot and the best Government policy is to do less. We've become wet, scared, and lacking mojo and confidence. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dodged a bullet this morning, but are we paying the price for Labour's mismanagement?  Grid operator Transpower asked households to conserve power this morning.  The Government's blamed a ban in 2018 on oil and gas exploration, for our short supply of natural gas.  The Labour Party's energy spokesperson Megan Woods told Heather du Plessis Allan “It was the correct and right thing to do.”  Woods said "I'm concerned that the government has cut funding for other energy storage options."  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 10 May 2024, Labour's energy spokesperson Megan Woods responds to government criticism of the 2018 gas and oil exploration ban.   The New Zealand Defence force has had a budget increase, to the tune of $571 million. Defence Minister Judith Collins said this is a move in the right direction.   TVNZ enters mediation after cancelling Sunday and Fair Go, E tū negotiator, Michael Wood said they'll work as quickly as possible to reach an agreement.   The Warehouse closes TheMarket.com after sales worsen. Devon Funds Management head of Retail, Greg Smith told Heather, “They launched this in 2019 as New Zealand's answer to Amazon.”    Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Energy Minister Simeon Brown has laid the blame for this morning's nationwide warning about power usage squarely with the former Labour Government, Brown joins us, we also hear from Labour's energy spokesperson Megan Woods, there are going to be two more Lord of the Rings movies, entertainment writer Sandro Monetti shares the details, we have our weekly political panel and we cross the Tasman to catch up on the latest with Kerry-Anne Walsh.

Energy Minister Simeon Brown has blamed the former Labour Government for a steadily decreasing gap between electricity supply and demand. Former Energy Minister and now Labour Energy spokesperson Megan Woods spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Calls for a mature conversation on our immigration settings.  Latest Stats NZ data shows a gain of 128,900 migrants in the year to October.  Prime Minister Chris Luxon has said our record net migration gain is unsustainable when it comes to housing and infrastructure.  Labour's Megan Woods told Mike Hosking that it's time to stop using it as a political football.  She says we've got to ensure we're meeting demand for housing and infrastructure for all migrants that move here and make it a good place to settle.  But National's Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking that we've also got to make sure businesses have got access to skilled workers to grow the economy, without displacing Kiwis.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's support from the other side of the House for the new Speaker.  National's Gerry Brownlee took up the role yesterday as the new Government and Opposition were sworn in for their first term.   Fellow Christchurch MP, Labour's Megan Woods, told Mike Hosking that Brownlee's love for the business of the House will work in this favour.   She's worked closely with Brownlee over the years and is sure he'll be able to make the switch.    The Police Minister is confident it wasn't a cabinet member who leaked a confidential cabinet paper.   The paper, which was for Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden, was leaked to Newshub and related to the repeal of fair pay agreements.   MBIE has launched an investigation into the leak.   Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking that that's a good step.   He says if someone isn't being a team player something needs to be done about it.    LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Police Minister won't say if the Police Commissioner will be keeping his job.  Mark Mitchell has met with Andrew Coster for the first time since taking on the role, after previously being an outspoken critic of Coster in opposition.  Coster says the meeting went well and Mitchell has confidence in him.  But Mitchell told Mike Hosking that he'll be having further meetings with Coster to discuss his future, including another meeting today.  He says Coster has to deliver on the new government's policies and priorities, including an increased presence on the frontline.  Labour's Megan Woods told Hosking that what she's hearing is a whole lot of ice skating around the question of whether Mitchell has confidence in Coster or not.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National's Mark Mitchell says he has a flavour of what's coming in terms of law and order policy in the next Government.  National, ACT, and New Zealand First have struck policy deals and are now discussing ministerial positions.  But Mitchell told Mike Hosking he's staying tight-lipped on the detail.  He says the respective teams have worked together to make sure the policies are aligned, and there's agreement in the different spokesperson's areas.  Labour's Megan Woods told Hosking that when it comes to who will get the role of Deputy Prime Minister, they just have to wait and see.  She said that Labour is ready to hand over the keys, and who takes what ministerial role will be revealed when they do.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politicians from both Labour and National want answers from an Electoral Commission review.  The commission has apologised after our newsroom revealed errors at three polling booths, incorrectly assigning hundreds of party votes.  A polling booth in Port Waikato wrongly assigned more than 500 votes to the Leighton Baker Party that were intended for National.  Labour MP Megan Woods told Mike Hosking that questions need to be asked.  National MP Mark Mitchell says a review under the Justice Select Committee should make sure this doesn't happen again.  He says it's pretty clear there have been mistakes made. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National's Justice Spokesman is standing by his suggestion of requiring gang members to cover up their gang tattoos with foundation.  Mark Mitchell says National could potentially ban gang facial tattoos on top of patches, and gang members would have to apply make-up over tattoos, or face arrest.  Labour's Megan Woods told Mike Hosking that it would be a hard rule to enforce.  But Mitchell told Hosking that gang members have been charged and prosecuted for breaking a similar rule in Western Australia.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politicians from opposing sides want special votes to be counted more quickly.  Special votes and the final election result will be released in nine days, giving the final makeup of Parliament.  National and ACT can govern alone on current numbers, but those may change once November 3rd comes around.  Labour's Megan Woods told Mike Hosking that she doesn't see how allowing people to enrol on the day adds a week to counting specials.  National's Mark Mitchell agrees.  He said the Justice Committee will conduct an electoral review.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Labour Party's share of votes has roughly halved since Dame Jacinda Ardern led the party to an outright majority of seats in 2020.  On Saturday night, the party also lost two electorate seats to the Green Party in Wellington Central and Rongotai  It has lost three of its Māori electorates to Te Pāti Māori - Te Tai Hauāuru was won by Debbie Ngarewa-Packer; Te Tai Tonga by Takuta Ferris; and Hauraki-Waikato, which has been held by Labour's Nanaia Mahuta since 2008, is shifting to 21-year-old Hana-Rawhiti Maipi Clarke.  Labour supporters packed out the Lower Hutt Town Hall hoping for a celebration, but on Chris Hipkins' arrival, he conceded the election to National. Supporters were gutted, but they told reporter Ashleigh McCaull they remained supportive of Chris Hipkins as leader. Labour Party campaign chair Dr Megan Woods spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The Labour party has had a last-minute lift in both polls, jumping by one point to 27.5 percent in the Newshub poll and by two points to 28 percent in the 1News poll. The Guardian's poll, had them even higher at 30.3 percent on Wednesday. Labour Party campaign chair Megan Woods spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell joined the Mike Hosking Breakfast to wrap the week's political news and look ahead to the final days of the campaign period. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National and Labour are continuing to argue over who's going to rely on who to form a government after next week's election.  National's Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking that Labour will need to make concessions to form a government with the Green Party and Te Pāti Māori.  But Labour's Megan Woods says that National and Act will have to submit to the wishes of Winston Peters and New Zealand First.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With less than two weeks to go, this election is heating up - but so is the climate. Our first big target for reducing emissions is set for 2030 - just seven years away. New Zealand has pledged a 41 percent reduction from 2005 levels across all sectors of the economy. But according to government estimates, we are on track to overshoot this by 114 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (Mt CO2-e). That's more than double New Zealand's net emissions from 2021. The next government's policies will be key to determining whether or not we meet the target.  Here to debate these issues and more we're joined by Megan Woods for Labour, Simon Watts for National and James Shaw for the Greens. Corin Dann hosted the debate.

Senior Labour MPs Carmel Sepuloni and Duncan Webb are taking Chris Hipkins place at campaign events on Monday as the Labour leader isolates with Covid 19. Hipkins will participate in other events on Zoom. To discuss how the party is regrouping Megan Woods, Labour's campaign chair, spoke to Corin Dann.

MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell joined the Mike Hosking Breakfast to wrap the week's political news. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Labour Party is unapologetically targeting higher income New Zealanders with its solar panel policy announced today. If elected labour will offer a cash back of up to four thousand dollars for roof top solar panel and battery systems for residential homes. The party says Aotearoa needs to boost renewable electricity by 68 percent by 2050 and solar will lower household bills by up to 50 percent and reduce reliance on the grid. But the $218 million initiative comes with terms and conditions. To be eligible; the household must have a combined income of less than 250k a year and there's also a cap on the value of eligible properties. But rentals will be eligible for the rebate. Labour's energy spokesperson and campaign manager Megan Woods insists the savings people will make from switching to solar will make initial installation costs worth it. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6337346945112

MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell joined the Mike Hosking Breakfast to wrap the week's political news. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So week one of the campaign, well I call it week one because the two major parties had their launches. Of course, they've been campaigning for months, unless you are Chris Hipkins who upon receiving a poll a week or so back claimed he hadn't campaigned at all, until Megan Woods on this show busted him. He showed ironically that same trait this week when he started defending Willie Jackson, who blatantly made stuff up about Act and National and the minimum wage. Even when he corrected it, he got it wrong. Instead of being straight up and down about it, Hipkins started dancing on the head of a pin and used the word "technically". He shouldn't do that, it makes him look churlish and dishonest. It was the same trick with the vaccines. No one made you get one, technically he was right. But if you were a nurse, or ran a business where a jab was required, you didn't have to get one the same way you didn't have to have a business or a job. So not really a choice then, is it? The policy of the week was Act and their productivity work. National gets a mention for a tunnel and some EV chargers, but mainly the dumping of the ute tax. Labour get the "are you serious?" policy award for their five things to make the economy grow, as though anyone can argue with them and they should have already been in place for at least six years. And in that is part of their problem. The cold, hard truth is they really can't campaign on their record, for obvious reasons. The media get a 6/10. There is no shortage of coverage but, boy, you have to look for it. There are live streams of announcements, there is detail about the place; but there is also a predilection for the pointless. There's been coverage of protests and name calling and, from some, an obsession to see skullduggery where there isn't. The lying, the straight up and down lying, by your Andrew Little's and Willie Jackson's and Shannon Halbert's does need to be called out. It needs to stop. Chris Bishop gets Cry Baby of the Week for his faux upset over the union ads. Yes, they were low rent and, given about a quarter of union members voted for National in 2017, you might ask whether it's a good use of your subs. But it is hardly the most egregious campaign crime ever committed. Add to that a couple of polls, so we've had the numbers to chew over, and for the first week I've had a ball. The desperation isn't on show yet and no one made a major gaffe. But there's plenty of time for that yet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell joined the Mike Hosking Breakfast to wrap the week's political news. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour's leader Chris Hipkins is painting National, ACT and New Zealand First as a "coalition of fear". In a speech yesterday, Hipkins ruled out working with those parties, saying they would deliver "cuts, chaos and confusion". But he did say Labour would work with the Greens and Te Pāti Māori in Government. Labour's campaign chair Megan Woods spoke to Corin Dann.

Greenpeace is calling for caution, when it comes to the mega private green investment fund unveiled by the prime minister today. The government's partnered with a controversial investment giant Black Rock to launch a $2 billion fund to help transition Aotearoa to a 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says it's a game changer, but there was limited detail about how the fund will work and what terms and conditions they've put on the controversial multinational. Blackrock is a big investor in fossil fuels and is currently being under investigation in the US for allegedly investing in blacklisted chinese companies that are on a no go list for human rights and security reasons. Greenpeace is concerned about the heavy reliance on private investment and a lack of policy details with the announcement. John Berry from Pathfinder Asset Management told us earlier in the programme whilst we shouldn't necessarily be wary about Blackrock, we do need to ensure their investments in renewable energy make sense in New Zealand. Energy Minister, Megan Woods says it creates huge opportunities for New Zealand. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6332599599112

A government audit, prompted by the fatal Loafers Lodge fire, has identified 70 similar multi-storey boarding houses across the country with no sprinklers. Officials will start inspecting the buildings from next month, with their findings expected to inform regulatory changes. In the wake of the fire that killed five people, the Housing Minister was asked to look into building regulations for high-density accommodation and whether they are fit for purpose. Megan Woods told our political reporter Katie Scotcher she subsequently wrote to all the country's mayors, requesting information on boarding houses in their area.

Scientist and writer Danyl McLauchlan joins Kim to tackle life's big questions, ideas and thinkers. This week, he's examining the role dystopian novels play in politics. The conservative fundamentalist nightmare of Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale has become a go-to analogy for liberals when criticising the right. Just recently Labour's Megan Woods accused National (via a tweeted GIF) of wanting to turn New Zealand into Gilead if they excluded contraceptives from their prescription subsidy scheme. It's not the only book to be co-opted as a political weapon. Orwell's 1984 and P D James' Children of Men have been used in similar ways by politicians of varying colours.

This morning Nine to Noon looks at the issue of greening up the country's energy - and the hefty price tag that comes with it. Two weeks ago on the programme Kathryn spoke with Graeme Peters, who'd just stepped down as the head of the Electricity Networks Association, which represents 27 lines companies around the country. He warned the level of investment needed to maintain the industry's infrastructure and enable a transition to a low-carbon economy would see a doubling of power bills within the next five years. A report from the Boston Consulting Group last year put the total cost of getting the country to 98 percent renewable electricity by 2030 at $42 billion. So is that feasible? Is the existing structure of the industry working well for customers? Do we need a separate Ministry of Energy help drive policy and regulatory settings? And could technological breakthroughs - like the creation of microgrids discussed on the programme yesterday with researcher Dr Jeremy Watson - help inject some self reliance for households when it comes to power generation? Kathryn is joined by Megan Woods, Minister for Energy and Resources.

The Housing Minister, Megan Woods, has extended several invitations to the National Party to meet and talk through National's ideas for housing. This comes after National pulled its support for medium density standards that it and the government agreed upon two years ago. The agreed upon standards would have allowed for up to three three-storey homes to be build on most sites in New Zealand, without a resource consent. Both National and Labour say they still want bipartisan support for new housing standards. National Party leader Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss this morning.

Auckland Action Against Poverty says a government campaign urging struggling households to find money in weird places is "disrespectful" and smacks of privilege. The joint campaign with consummer and energy groups provides advice on power savings that Minister Megan Woods says could save families up to $500 dollars on their annual power bills. Things like operating a heat pump efficiently, shortening showers, changing washing cycles to cold wash and switching appliances off when not in use. We asked some people on the street what they think of the campaign. And Lisa talks with AAAP's Brooke Stanley Pao.