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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the public service has responded “fairly well” to the new government.  Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking asked him this morning whether officials were giving the Government some “pushback” - pointing to changes to disability support funding and a proposal to shutter the Suicide Prevention Office, both of which appeared to blindside government ministers.  Luxon said ministers had been inadequately briefed but it had been cleared up.  He said to be fair to the public service, they had been “very poorly led” for the past six years.  ”Then they go off and do stuff, and often they do the wrong things because they get busy and they do lots of things but the things don't add up.  ”That was the reason for bringing in the nine public service targets - because they were things that mattered to him, and to Kiwis - such as healthcare and education.  ”The bit that I can control is I've got to make sure that my ministers are being crystal clear about their priorities with those agencies.”  Luxon said job layoffs, where many people would be getting voluntary redundancy, were a “perfectly reasonable approach” for CEOs to find the savings the Government is asking for.  Luxon yesterday announced nine new public service targets that the Coalition Government has set.  Surgery wait times, student achievement, less crime and big reductions in welfare and emergency housing numbers are all part of Luxon's new public service targets to be delivered by 2030.  The Prime Minister released them yesterday during his post-Cabinet press conference, saying they will require the public sector to think differently and do deep dives into the root causes of key issues.  “These targets are not going to be easy to achieve,” Luxon said yesterday.  “But we're not here to do what is easy - we're here to do what is needed to reduce crime, shorten healthcare wait times and improve educational achievement, no matter how difficult.”  The nine targets are:  -Shorter stays in emergency departments: 95 per cent of patients to be admitted, discharged, or transferred from an emergency department within six hours. This was almost at target level in early 2015, when 93 per cent patients were seen within six hours.  -Shorter wait times for (elective) treatment: 95 per cent of people wait less than four months for elective treatment. This was at target target level in 2015 and 2016.  -Reduced child and youth offending: 15 per cent reduction in the total number of children and young people with serious and persistent offending behaviour. This would see the number fall from its current level of about 1100 to about 900 children and young people.  -Reduced violent crime: 20,000 fewer people who are victims of an assault, robbery, or sexual assault. This will be measured in the New Zealand Crime and Victims' Survey, and would be an 11 per cent drop from 2023 levels.  -Fewer people on the Jobseeker Support Benefit: 50,000 fewer people on Jobseeker Support Benefit. This would see the number fall by more than a quarter, from about 190,000 in December last year.  -Increased student attendance: 80 per cent of students are present for more than 90 per cent of the term. This coincides with the Government releasing its plan to reduce truancy, expected later this week.  -More students at expected curriculum levels: 80 per cent of Year 8 students at or above the expected curriculum level for their age in reading, writing and maths by December 2030. Only one cohort is at the target levels, which currently are: maths (82 per cent in Year 4 and 42 per cent in Year 8), writing (63 per cent and 35 per cent) and reading (63 per cent and 56 per cent).  -Fewer people in emergency housing: 75 per cent reduction of households in emergency housing. This would reduce the number of households using emergency housing to early 2018 levels. The number had ballooned in December 2023 to 3100 households and 3186 children in emergency housing; 60 per cent had been there for over 12 weeks.  -Reduced net greenhouse gas emissions: On track to meet New Zealand's 2050 net zero climate change targets, with total net emissions of no more than 290 megatonnes from 2022 to 2025 and 305 megatonnes from 2026 to 2030.  Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to media at the weekly post-Cabinet press conference at Parliament in Wellington. April 8, 2024. Photo / Mark Mitchell  Luxon said he had scrapped former PM Jacinda Ardern's Implementation Unit in the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, and would instead set up a delivery unit, which would keep a tight eye on the nine goals. That would include assessing whether various programmes were actually working, and pulling the pin on them if they were not.  He referenced comments about his CEO approach to the Prime Minister's job: “I make no apologies for that, because it hasn't worked for us having the career politicians for the last six years.”  Asked where those who would no longer be in emergency housing would go, Luxon said yesterday there would be an increase in state and social housing, while increasing the supply of housing in general.  The targets come as the Government looks to find 6.5 to 7.5 per cent savings across government agencies and departments, a move that critics say will have downstream impacts on frontline services despite what Luxon has said about those being protected.    PM's Asia visit and public sector job cuts  Luxon also announced yesterday that he will travel to Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines next week, along with a senior business delegation, Minister of Climate Change and Revenue Simon Watts, and Paulo Garcia, New Zealand's first Filipino Member of Parliament.  This trip was undoubtedly in mind when Luxon released his quarterly action plan last week, which included an item to “raise the energy” with respect to international engagements including in South East Asia.  His visit to Thailand will be the first dedicated visit by a New Zealand Prime Minister since 2013, while the visit to the Philippines will be the first in 14 years.  “South East Asia is a region that is more crucial than ever to our prosperity and our security. I look forward to meeting my counterparts and seeing firsthand what more we can do to deepen our relationships,” Luxon said.  Luxon said 10 per cent of New Zealand exports went to SE Asia, valued at $9.1b, and the region's economy was increasing faster than just about anywhere in the world.  This week MPs return to Parliament after a one week recess to begin an unusual one week sitting block. It is the first sitting block since the Government announced its first quarterly plan last week, meaning we should see some legislation introduced to deliver on those plans.  Cabinet meetings are expected to be contentious this month, as ministers finalise the Budget due for delivery in May. Luxon is meant is likely to face questions on what is in the Budget and the extent to which public sector cuts are needed to pay for his tax plan.  Yeterday, the Ministry for the Environment became the latest department to announce cost-saving measures.  Staff were told redundancies are “likely” as agencies rush to fund savings, which the Government hopes to turn into a saving of $1.5 billion a year.   Agencies are tasked with finding savings between 6.5 and 7.5 per cent to trim off their budgets, which, at numerous ministries, is resulting in proposals putting jobs on the line. The Environment Ministry needs to slash 7.5 per cent from certain lines of funding, with final sign-off to be made by the Government in relation to the upcoming Budget next month.  A voluntary redundancy scheme has opened at the Ministry, with no set target for uptake.  Luxon is also likely to give his view on immigration changes announced over the weekend. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford made immediate changes to the Accredited Employer Worker Visa, to respond to what the Government called unsustainable levels of inward migration.   In 2023, a near-record 173,000 non-New Zealand citizens migrated to the country.  The changes to the work visa scheme include introducing an English-language requirement for migrants applying for low-skilled jobs.  Stanford said the changes focus on using the local labour market first, while still attracting high-skilled migrants where there are skill shortages.  “Getting our immigration settings right is critical to this Government's plan to rebuild the economy,” she said on Sunday in a statement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jacinda Ardern era is officially over. As Australians went to the polls for the Voice referendum on Saturday, New Zealanders voted in their national election. Last election, then-PM Jacinda Ardern led Labour to a comfortable victory. Fast forward three years to 2023 and it was Ardern's replacement, Chris Hipkins, conceding defeat on election night. New Zealanders voted for a new Government and a new PM, so what happened to Labour, who is PM-elect Christopher Luxon and the National Party, and how has New Zealand's political landscape shifted between elections? We'll unpack everything about the NZ election in today's deep dive. CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducers: Lucy Tassell and Joe KielySubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand is heading to a general election on the 14th of October, in a vote that's predicted to see a big shake-up of the Kiwi government. It's also the first election since the former PM Jacinda Ardern stepped down. So ahead of the election, we're going to look at some of the key issues, as well as the many parties that could form a coalition government after New Zealand votes. Other things we do: Squiz Today - a daily podcast and newsletter that gives a fact-filled run-down of what's making news. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Brendan and Rebecca catch up on the Lionesses's cheeky quarterfinal win, the Matildas' epic penalty-shootout victory, and the England-Australia matchup that awaits. Then, former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern joins Brendan in person in Auckland to talk about bringing the World Cup Down Under, and to explain the intense Australia-New Zealand sporting rivalry. ‘After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe' is presented by State Farm®

Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Ben Thomas join Susie to discuss the recommendations for an electoral system shakeup that would lower the voting age to 16 and extend the parliamentary term to four years. Transport Minister Michael Wood may've breached Parliament rules for failing to declare his shares in Auckland Airport, former PM Jacinda Ardern is now a Dame - but not everyone has welcomed the King's Birthday honours news. They'll also talk about the major parties' attack strategies, the government revealing more of what managed retreat could look like and how an accord over housing collapsed. Gareth Hughes is a former Green MP and now works for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa. Ben Thomas is a former National government press secretary, a columnist and a director of public affairs firm Capital.

Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Ben Thomas join Susie to discuss the recommendations for an electoral system shakeup that would lower the voting age to 16 and extend the parliamentary term to four years. Transport Minister Michael Wood may've breached Parliament rules for failing to declare his shares in Auckland Airport, former PM Jacinda Ardern is now a Dame - but not everyone has welcomed the King's Birthday honours news. They'll also talk about the major parties' attack strategies, the government revealing more of what managed retreat could look like and how an accord over housing collapsed. Gareth Hughes is a former Green MP and now works for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa. Ben Thomas is a former National government press secretary, a columnist and a director of public affairs firm Capital.

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We understand what this means for the world economy as well as the UAE with Henk Potts of Barclays Private Bank. Plus, as New Zealand's former PM Jacinda Ardern stepped down we discussed the rising problem of burnout in the workplace with Scott Armstrong of mentl. And, we get the latest on the Adani Group vs. Hindenburg saga.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In light of recent CA shootings Governor Newsom reveals his hatred for the 2A. Tucker unleashes on WEF, Jacinda, and other globalists. While Joe Scarborough gets knocked by the RONA for 3 months, he refuses to see reality. Tim Poole and Bill Gates help him.  Video format is on Rumble Live streaming on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM (pst) exclusivley on  Rumble  All Generation Mars platforms: Linktree Donated  to fund the podcast broadcast at: Patreon

"Thank you from the bottom of my heart, for the greatest privilege of my life." Jacinda Ardern has bowed out of her Prime Ministerial duties with one final trip to Rātana. Politicians of all stripes descended on the small village near Whanganui for the political year's unofficial curtain raiser. Draped in a korowai, the outgoing PM walked onto the pā with her party colleagues, on her last official day in the job. 'You do you' - is the advice she's given her successor, Chris Hipkins, who will be sworn in tomorrow. Our political reporter Giles Dexter was there.  

Dennis Prager. The Left specializes in hurting children. The Left specializes in hurting children. Marriage matures you. Single females are disproportionately responsible for destructive ideas. Immaturity and the Left are coextensive. New Zealand's PM Jacinda Ardern.   Dennis Prager Podcasts Hurting Children  Jan 19 2023   The Left specializes in hurting children: the obsession with gender, telling them American history is awful, that the world is ending soon because of climate change, and on and on… New Zealand's “liberal icon” PM steps down. The country got fed up with her stifling lockdown policies. Inspired by the announcement that New Zealand's PM Jacinda Ardern will be stepping down, Dennis examines whether leaders need to be liked to be effective. Nice people can do a lot of damage. Marriage matures you. Single males are disproportionately responsible for violent crimes, and single females are disproportionately responsible for destructive ideas. Immaturity and the Left are coextensive. Callers weigh in. Thanks for listening to the Daily Dennis Prager Podcast. To hear the entire three hours of my radio show as a podcast, commercial-free every single day, become a member of Pragertopia. You'll also get access to 15 years' worth of archives, as well as daily show prep. Subscribe today at Pragertopia dot com. --------------------------------------------------------------------  Visit Pragertopia  https://pragertopia.com/member/signup.php  The first month is 99 cents. After the first month the cost is $7.50 per month. If you can afford to pay for only one podcast, this is the one we recommend. It is the best conservative radio show out there, period. ACU strongly recommends ALL ACU students and alumni subscribe to Pragertopia. 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It'll make you think harder, pray more ardently, and understand your civilization better." — Ben Shapiro, host of "The Ben Shapiro Show" "Dennis Prager's commentary on Exodus will rank among the greatest modern Torah commentaries. That is how important I think it is. And I am clearly not alone... It might well be on its way to becoming the most widely read Torah commentary of our time—and by non-Jews as well as by Jews." — Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, bestselling author of Jewish Literacy Why do so many people think the Bible, the most influential book in world history, is outdated? Why do our friends and neighbors – and sometimes we ourselves – dismiss the Bible as irrelevant, irrational, immoral, or all of these things? This explanation of the Book of Exodus, the second book of the Bible, will demonstrate that the Bible is not only powerfully relevant to today's issues, but completely consistent with rational thought. Do you think the Bible permitted the trans-Atlantic slave trade? 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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made a shock announcement she had "no more in the tank" to continue leading the country and would step down no later than early February 2023 and not seek re-election. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Follow us on Social. www.instagram/com/pulse95radio www.facebook.com/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio www.instagram.com/pulse95radio

The battle over voting rights has not let up. Republicans in several key states have kept up their agenda to restrict access to voting.  New Zealand's prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, announced that she'll step down in a few weeks.  A new Pew Research Center survey found that only about half of Americans think that colleges and universities are “having a positive effect on the way things are going in the country these days. About 38% say they are having a negative effect. And, as I bet you are already thinking, yes, there is a big partisan divide on the issue.  Florida is banning a new Advanced Placement test on African American Studies that was to be offered in its high schools. The Florida Department of Education said “the content of this course is inexplicitly contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational value. That law is the new law passed last year and signed by Gov. DeSantis restricting discussions of racism in schools.  Anti-Abortion activists gather in DC to demand a federal ban on abortion.  Google announced layoffs of about 12,000 workers, which amounts to about 6% of its total, global workforce.  Josh Shapiro sworn in as Pennsylvania's 48th governor.  In one of his first acts in office, Shapiro removed the college degree requirement for most government jobs in the Commonwealth. That means about 65,000 jobs will not be open to people regardless of if they went to college.  Wizards of the Coast (owned by Hasbro) is in hot water with the Dungeons and Dragons community over attempts to roll back its Open Gaming License or OGL. Now gaming companies like Kobold Press, are looking to launch new Tabletop Roleplaying Gaming systems that will remain open access. Wizards of the Coast finally relented to community pressure. But damage is done.

Guest: John is joined by Dr Emma Dunlop-Bennett The High Commissioner of New Zealand to discuss the sudden news that Jacinda Ardern will be stepping down as Prime Minister.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Left specializes in hurting children: the obsession with gender, telling them American history is awful, that the world is ending soon because of climate change, and on and on… New Zealand's “liberal icon” PM steps down. The country got fed up with her stifling lockdown policies.  Inspired by the announcement that New Zealand's PM Jacinda Ardern will be stepping down, Dennis examines whether leaders need to be liked to be effective.  Nice people can do a lot of damage. Marriage matures you.  Single males are disproportionately responsible for violent crimes, and single females are disproportionately responsible for destructive ideas.  Immaturity and the Left are coextensive.  Callers weigh in.Thanks for listening to the Daily Dennis Prager Podcast. To hear the entire three hours of my radio show as a podcast, commercial-free every single day, become a member of Pragertopia. You'll also get access to 15 years' worth of archives, as well as daily show prep. Subscribe today at Pragertopia dot com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary's thinking today was about the PM standing down! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show: New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announces she will be stepping down. Political battles brewing between PM Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre. Mike and Keith react to the new deal between the BC government and the Blueberry River First Nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Claire Brock speaks to Suzanne Lynch, Aodhán O Ríordáin, George Hook, Alison O'Connor & Meghann Scully Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas and Jacinda Ardern lets us know what she is getting upto for the break, as well as a recap of 2022! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show we chat about the awkward present Jono's mum gave him, David Seymour talks about the PM Jacinda Ardern calling him an ARROGANT PRICK and we have a great winner for our Challenge Fuel Gift Card.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hitching a ride with her World Economic Forum buddy, Justin Trudeau, New Zealand's PM Jacinda Ardern recently flew to the UN to deliver a speech on the pressing need for internet censorship. GUEST: Gordon G. Chang

The government has also just announced New Zealand has a new public holiday - for this year only. In honour of the Queen Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says 26 September will be a national holiday. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson talks to Lisa Owen.   

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has called the Queen "extraordinary". Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro also paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6312072575112

An Australian citizen says she and her partner have been given New Zealand's cost of living payment, despite having returned home after less than a year here. PM Jacinda Ardern has confirmed some people overseas will get the boost, but the cost of trying to recover payments would outstrip the benefits. Kelly McGuire told Heather du Plessis-Allan her payment was a surprise. She says her partner earned more than $70,000 during their time in New Zealand. “We didn't even know about the cost of living payment policy until we received the emails on the weekend to say that we were going to get the money.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With PM Jacinda Ardern, Dr Michael Turner, Prue Kapua.

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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern met with U.S. President Joe Biden in the Oval Office. Check out more audio articles. Listen Now for Free : https://ept.ms/3tcKKo2 

Simon's live breaking news report for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with Susie Ferguson.

The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has secured a meeting with US President Joe Biden and vice president Kamala Harris at the White House on Tuesday next week RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson is with Ms Ardern in the United States and spoke to Corin Dann about the upcoming meeting.

The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has just confirmed she'll meet US President Joe Biden and vice president Kamala Harris at the White House on Tuesday next week. US Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Susie Ferguson.

The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, has arrived in New York to start her US trade mission. Ardern has just met with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres where Ukraine was the top of the agenda.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will leave the country this evening at the head of a trade and business delegation to the United States. She will also give the Commencement Address at Harvard University. Ardern is back at work today after a week at home with Covid and joins us.

Under the cover of darkness New Zealand 's cup became Spain's cup. The 2am announcement confirmed what had long been speculated the regatta is headed off shore for 2024. Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton is adamant the government funding package of $99 million, including $31 million cash, was not enough to fund a wining defence. Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says it is a let down and PM Jacinda Ardern says Team NZ was offered enough money to keep it local. So who is right? Yachting commentator Richard Gladwell talks to Lisa Owen.

The country's Covid-19 restrictions have been significantly loosened with most vaccine mandates and passes scrapped. The government's also ditched capacity limits for outdoor gatherings and the requirement to scan in using the Covid-19 tracer app. There were just over 20,000 new cases today but Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says it's safe to make the changes because Auckland is past the peak and the rest of the country is not far behind. Here's our political reporter, Katie Scotcher.

But little did Ben know, we had him teed up the whole time... So yes, we unnecessarily put him through 24hrs of listening to one Michael Buble song for no reason! Claaaaaaassic stitch up. We also had the PM Jacinda Ardern in, and surprised her with some very special guests. Today is our final show of the year so unfortunately you won't hear us over the summer, but we'll be back in your earholes January 24th! LOVE Y'ALL!!!

We are a month out from Christmas, which for many of us means camping, gathering the extended family at a bach or hitting a holiday park. But with Delta's spread across the nation, should we keep up with holiday traditions? Especially when vulnerable areas of New Zealand want holidaymakers to stay away. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern spoke to Morning Report's Susie Ferguson.

We are a month out from Christmas, which for many of us means camping, gathering the extended family at a bach or hitting a holiday park. But with Delta's spread across the nation, should we keep up with holiday traditions? Especially when vulnerable areas of New Zealand want holidaymakers to stay away. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern spoke to Morning Report's Susie Ferguson.

Inaccurate oximetre leaves Covid-positive family in distress; Angry farmers continue to protest over 'unworkable' regulations; Analysis from RNZ Political Editor; PM Jacinda Ardern on an upcoming Covid Christmas; Fathers + children spending another Christmas split by borders; NCEA ploughs on after months of Covid disruptions; A pint and a meal served with a Covid-19 shot.

Gary's joke falls flat on a waitress, the $600 a week gym, you get flowers but no name on the card drama & PM Jacinda Ardern gives us a look at opening up before Christmas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And Ben wants to be Justin Bieber! This spawned off a question Ben's daughter posed, which opened up a very interesting conversation about who you'd swap talents with if you had the opportunity. We were also joined by PM Jacinda Ardern to discuss all the new rules with having picnics! Finally, Jono is hoarding something in his household and we reckon he's not the only one. Even if you're not a hoarder. Enjoy the poddy!

Today on your flex Friday! We decide on Beauty and the beast for Karaoke Friday! PM Jacinda Ardern checks in with the sow and have you heard the yarn about the man who set himself up for life.... collecting money from the Zoo carpark?!? Enjoy your weekend fams... stay safe. We appreciate you.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia ora! Today we broadcast from Nelson, SUNNY NELSON! Although it should be renamed FREEZING NELSON after the temps we experienced this morning! Today we discussed a situation that happened while on our trip away, that resulted in Ben potentially having a new wife. Awkward. We also caught up with PM Jacinda Ardern and discussed the fact that Ed Sheeran wants to play at her wedding, what she's doing about funding for the mental health sector, and when more vaccines are coming our way. Finally, we caught up with a couple of Olympians, Maddie Davidson (trampolinist) and David Liti (weightlifter) ahead of the games in Tokyo. Enjoy the poddy folks!

Okay, we know, that title sounds morbid! But we chatted to Ross Hall, the owner of a company called Dying Art, where he designs bespoke coffins. He's designed ones that look like cream donuts, lego pieces, boats, and a whole lot more! And we chatted about what Ben's would look like if he had one designed by Ross! We also spent a lot of the show giving away a bunch of Six60 tickets, because yesterday we sat on the lucky seat that allowed us to give away 50 tickets to their show this weekend! We even had PM Jacinda Ardern on the show, and she gave away a double pass to a listener too. Finally, Ben chatted about the very sneaky thing he's doing when reading the Harry Potter books to his daughter. Enjoy the show! 

Tanggal 15 Maret 2019 terjadi peristiwa penembakan massal di dua masjid di kota Christchurch New Zealand yang menewaskan 51 orang. Peristiwa tersebut membuka banyak hal ke permukaan seperti bahaya online extremism, white supremacy dan Islamophobia. Apresiasi dunia juga diberikan kepada PM Zealand Jacinda Ardern atas penanganan aksi terorisme itu dengan tegas sekaligus penuh empati kepada komunitas Muslim. Setelah dua tahun dari kejadian Christchurch Terror Attack apa dampak yang dirasakan oleh komunitas perempuan muslim di kota Christchurch? Saya mengundang dua sahabat perempuan saya tinggal di Christchurch, Dr Hesthi Nugroho, Environmental Management and Community Engagement Specialist dan Dietce Apriani, professional dalam bidang supply chain dan shipping industry serta master's student dalam bidang bisnis di Lincoln University. Selain berbagi tentang pengalaman perempuan muslim setelah kejadian tersebut, kami juga berdikusi tentang kepemimpinan PM Jacinda Ardern dalam menangani multiple crisis. #ChristchurchAttack #MuslimWomen #JacindaArdern

The Hake Report, Friday, January 22, 2021: Twitter loosey-goosey and permissive with vulgar content (even related to children), but quick to take down innocent edginess, aka truth! Biden is horrible on immigration, jobs, and environmentalism. Lots of calls about imminent catastrophic man-made climate change, supposed mitigation policies, and the Paris Climate Accords.  Also check out Hake News from today.  CALLERS Killian from Boston, MA talks on the economy, saying the US protects the dollar by forcing Middle East countries to sell oil in dollars only.  Rick from Hampton, VA talks about the jobs already being lost thanks to Joe Biden, with the Keystone Pipeline being cancelled or whatever, etc.  Joe from Phoenix, AZ refuses to answer whether Biden, Obama, etc., have what's right at heart. He keeps talking about science, as if Democrats believe in truth.  Dana from South Dakota talks to Joe from Phoenix, saying that consensus is not science, and before this they worried about global cooling.  Freddy from New Mexico thinks it's reasonable to cut down on fossil fuels and go to “renewable” energy, saying we're the only country with a ton of people not falling for the propaganda that he seems to believe.  Ken from NJ worked on trucks decades back, and they had pollution pumps and catalytic converters that hurt gas mileage and didn't do much! He had polio at age 2 and apparently walks with a limp, but it never held him back.  Christina from Sacramento, CA talks more about the First Lady Melania and her detractors.  Ofa from New Zealand says PM Jacinda Ardern declared a climate emergency. He's brown, age 20, and wears pro-Trump stuff at university.  Chris from Birmingham, AL — his call drops after asking a great question about how to know the truth about minimum wage, given conflicting data and educated experts.  Linwood from DC is for $15 McDonald's minimum wage, and doesn't like James saying “good old days” in front of a black man.  TIME STAMPS 0:00 Fri, Jan 22, 2021 1:12 I'll cover Twitter, etc. 4:28 AJ Gallardo original 5:57 Sleazy, filthy Twitter 19:53 Killian, Boston, MA 28:19 Rick, Hampton, VA 36:39 Joe, Phoenix, AZ 42:03 Dana vs. Joe 49:14 Freddy in NM 1:07:13 Earl remix, DJ Hardmous 1:09:59 Super Chats 1:12:03 Ken in NJ 1:23:42 Christina, Sacramento, CA 1:31:57 Some news 1:34:40 Ofa from NZ 1:41:26 Chris, Birmingham, AL 1:46:53 Fake solutions, crises 1:49:39 Linwood, Washington, DC 2:01:15 Thanks, all HAKE LINKS VIDEO ARCHIVE: Facebook | Periscope/Twitter | YouTube | Audio podcast links below LIVE VIDEO: Trovo | DLive | Periscope | Facebook | YouTube* | Twitch*  PODCAST: Apple | Podcast Addict | Castbox | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon | PodBean | Google … SUPPORT: SubscribeStar | Patreon | Teespring | SUPER CHAT: Streamlabs | DLive  Call in! 888-775-3773, live Monday through Friday 9 AM (Los Angeles) https://thehakereport.com/show  Also see Hake News from JLP's show today.  *NOTE: YouTube and Twitch have both censored James's content on their platforms lately, over fake "Community Guidelines" violations.  BLOG POST: https://www.thehakereport.com/blog/2021/1/22/012221-fri-biden-climate-propaganda-lets-ban-minimum-wage 

It's our last show & podcast of the year!!! We will be back Jan 18th. But today for our final hoorah of 2020 we had Jacinda Ardern join us! And we made her do *another* novelty pop quiz, this time to see whether she'd remember the biggest moments in her year. We also touched on Jono's worst moments of 2020 and my god we will be surprised if he's allowed back next year after some of the shockers he's had! We also wanted to end the year on a positive note and we found out from you guys why this year has been a great one despite the pandemic. It was nice hearing all your lovely stories. And that's us over and out! Have a great Christmas everyone and a safe New Year. We'll see you in 2021!

*) Report shows how NZ mosque attacker eluded detection New Zealand's PM Jacinda Ardern has apologised for the country's security agencies' failure to prevent last year's Christchurch terror attacks. A newly released report shows New Zealand's security agencies were almost exclusively focused on the Muslim community as a threat and failed to enforce proper checks on firearm licenses. At least 51 Muslims were killed at two mosques in the attack carried out by a white supremacist. *) Fauci on coronavirus in US US infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci is warning that the worst period of pandemic will strike over the next month. For the past two weeks, almost 3,000 Americans a day have died from the coronavirus and over 105,000 are in critical condition in hospital. Fauci says he fears that Christmas gatherings will compound the crisis. *) Britain begins rollout of Covid-19 vaccine Britain has started rolling out the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, becoming the first Western country to do so. Older care home residents, their carers, those over 80 years of age and frontline health workers are the first to be inoculated. Britain is using hospitals, large vaccination centres and community medical centres to distribute the vaccine. *) Brexit trade talks UK PM Boris Johnson will meet EU chief Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels in a bid to break a deadlock in Brexit trade deal talks. Both leaders have agreed to ask their chief negotiators to prepare an overview of the remaining issues. The leaders will later discuss the differences during a physical meeting this week. And finally… *) Breakdancing to debut at 2024 Paris Olympics Breakdancing is one of four new sports that will debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics Games. The other three approved by the Olympic committee are skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing. The 1970s street dancing sport has over a million participants worldwide.

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*) Azerbaijan retakes 13 more villages under Armenian occupation Azerbaijan says it has freed 13 more villages in the Jabrayil region from Armenian occupation. Meanwhile, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has condemned attacks from both Azerbaijan and Armenia on populated areas. Guterres wants both sides to abide by a new humanitarian truce and resume negotiations without delay. *) Rallies held across France in tribute to beheaded teacher Thousands of people gathered in cities across France to pay their respects to a history teacher, who was stabbed and decapitated on Friday. Police say the teacher had received threats after showing his secularism class cartoons of Prophet Muhammed. The attacker, an 18-year-old Chechen refugee, was shot and killed by police. Eleven others have also been arrested. *) TRNC PM wins presidential election Ersin Tatar has won the presidential run-off in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Tatar got 52 percent of votes, defeating his rival Mustafa Akinci. The main issue during the election campaign has been the long-stalled reunification talks with the Greek Cypriots. While Tatar favours a two-state solution, Akinci insists on reunification. *) Chile anniversary rallies turn violent Tens of thousands of people gathered in Chile's capital Santiago to mark the first anniversary of mass protests. Demonstrators banged on pots, calling for a "yes" vote in next week's referendum over whether to scrap the country's dictatorship-era constitution. But Sunday's peaceful rallies devolved by nightfall into riots and looting, with police firing tear gas and using water cannons to disperse the crowds. And finally... *) New Zealand's next parliament to be its most diverse ever New Zealand’s next parliament is set to be the most inclusive ever. It includes female candidates, indigenous Maoris, and MPs of African and Sri Lankan descent. Forty-year-old PM Jacinda Ardern is feted globally as a progressive leader, who is a champion for women’s rights, equality and inclusivity.

Prime Minister Jacinda ArdernHave your kids infiltrated your adult life?Win your All Blacks tickets with us!

'Twas a big show today! We were joined by PM Jacinda Ardern, and a couple of cameos made an appearance in the interview - her partner Clarke Gayford and Ben's daughter Sienna (who asked her some hard-hitting questions!) Jacinda wasn't the only MP to join us though, Judith Collins from the National party and James Shaw and Marama Davidson from the Greens also joined us on the show. A VERY POLITICAL SHOW! But with two hosts that can't ask any serious political questions! But in amongst the political banter we gave away some All Blacks tickets (a child had to decide whether they won chocolate and an LOL doll, or All Blacks tickets for their parents, it was tense) and Jono had a situation with a note he left in his son's lunchbox today.

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This has come about because we know that our planet, and the biosphere are in crisis. We are intuitively recognising that our freedoms are being constantly eroded. Not only this, but mainstream media is either censoring by omission or only feeding us information that may not necessarily be true. Especially if espoused by the Government - who are elected to be our representatives, and expected to debate and clarify every point of view in an open forum so that both they, and we, are fully advised of all pros and cons. This interview tells of the emergence of the NZ Public Party and Advance NZ via social media, why so many people have been drawn to it, and illustrates a common thread that connects so many concerned citizens of today. Yes, there is a metaphysical strand passing right through this narrative and it all revolves around either control or freedom. Not freedom to do whatever we want to do, but in having ‘Freedom’ - we know that we have to be self-disciplined when given such an immense responsibility. This interview is about the soul of humanity and its impact on the soul of our civilisation.     The best way to understand this is by watching Robert F Kennedy Jr in Berlin 28 Aug 2020  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wM7NLlWZD5I&feature=youtu.be Robert connects so many dots that it brings Billy’s focus into perspective. To such a degree that within the next 10 days Robert and Billy are going to engage in a live video discussion, together. START: In this interview I asked, Billy can you please start off with a little karakia - as prayer is important as it supports clear, good thought, correct statements, and right action. We talk of his wife Corrin and his three children, his Tamariki, and also of his surname Kahika being short for Kahikatea - this being the tallest native tree in New Zealand!  Taller than our mighty Kauri - As these trees can grow up to 60 metres high and given time - higher. So I say that he comes from a very important family tree, pun intended - or shall I say whakaapa. (laugh) He says it has many meanings - the expression to be a warrior and the expression of a leader - but quickly advises that he has no desire to be a politician or in Parliament and now he finds himself in front of a movement that he says is really not about being hungry or lustful for power - he at heart just wants to get on with his life, with his business, being a musician, having a little ministry with his wife and helping people. However these times that have come about now have compelled him to take a stand and air the concerns of many, many people of what we are seeing in relation to the behaviour of the present NZ Government. (but of previous Governments too. He says he stepped forward as he found that there was no-one in the political landscape articulating what was happening and this compelled him to make a stand, not knowing that it would lead to the formation of the NZ Public Party. Early Childhood Billy grew up as an ordinary kiwi Maori New Zealander living in South Auckland in a ‘state house’ with his beautiful Pakeha Mum and Maori Father. Saying that he never really wanted for anything yet did not have a lot either. He says many people are still highly skeptical of how he could come from obscurity to leading the fastest growing political movement in NZ. Something that has never been accomplished before. That it is all about the message, the timing and what needed to be expressed in the public arena. That a growing number of people have been in distress quietly thinking the same things but not having an outlet for their concerns, their thoughts and thinking. Some were upset, thinking that this lockdown situation that we are in - just could not be and Billy was able to amalgamate and aggregate people from across society that share the same concerns - and Billy was able to put a voice to it and unite it all and thus have such a message stream out across not only NZ but globally too. Because in his words - it is a true peoples message and a true peoples movement. The Status Quo do not like Billy calling out the ‘system’. As a result all the political parties, be it the major ones and the small independent ones in Billy’s words - hate what he is doing. Because he has noticed that NZ has been losing its sovereignty and independence over a long period of time.  (This subject will be dealt with at another time.) He tells of his COVID 19 experience and because as a family man on a little farm went into lockdown a week early, because he genuinely thought this the prudent thing to do with what information that he had at the time. However over this period he started to see cracks in the Government narrative. Listen - it is best hearing it from Billy direct. (It is only a 50 meg file - equivalent to 12 photographs). Because what he started to notice were incongruencies with what the authorities were talking about. Remember, he had had some experience as a military analyst and viewed information in a holistic way of thinking and as he said - he was seeing that these authorities had differing perspectives that as team players they did not add up to one coherent story. Contradiction in the Narrative. So being at home with more time on his hands he put a lot of effort into research and assessing the information and found too many contradictions to the degree that when during the course of the lockdown they deemed to say that there was the potential for people to be arrested and detained and face charges. He states that this changed the narrative - that we were dealing with a highly deadly disease - he says that we understand that if it was a highly lethal disease - everyone would happily lockdown. But, earlier on Billy had been hearing these other narratives from Stanford University in the USA and their Department of Epidemiology. This was headed by Professor John Ioannidis -  and Billy noted that this was from an exceptionally well-qualified Professor who had ‘broken ranks’ with the corporate, health and educational world. His detractors said he misled the public and the US Media in lockstep all condemned him - because one, ‘he was his own man’ - and two the media, and universities are all part of the one mindset and that they need to follow the same ‘controlled’ narrative. Because he said that Governments globally need to relax - that it’s an overreach - saying don’t panic and it is not going to be millions and millions of deaths - that it is going to be within the range of the annual seasonal loss due to bad influenza. This to Billy says is confirmed by the courageous Auckland University epidemiologist Dr. Simon Thornley who stated the prolonged lockdown is likely to cause greater harm than the virus to the nations long term health and well being, the social fabric, plus economy and education. Agenda21 and Agenda2030 So Billy took this all in and then studied the United Nations, which he had been doing for over 10 years and all of its many different agendas and realms and he had himself visited the UN and met Helen Clark when she was number 3 there and to cut this short - that Agenda21 and Agenda2030 were in his eyes, problematic - because those that have made an in-depth study, as well note the buzz worlds of sustainability and green initiatives and the very catchy phrases of due care and the future of children living in peace and harmony - something just did not click for him. NZ Prime Minister Commits NZ to Agenda21 & Agenda2030. But what spiked Billy’s focus was that last September at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in New York at a presentation called GoalKeepers - NZ’s PM Jacinda Ardern had made a public commitment to the audience that she was going to commit to the full implementation of these two Agendas right across NZ and yet she has not made this statement on the front page of the NZ Herald or the first news slot on TV ONE, or TV3 or the lead story at Radio NZ.  So there was one short story for overseas consumptions whilst the hobbits back home in the Shire in NZ learned of nothing but a quick news brief, on TV to the acclaimed silence of every NZ Member of Parliament to this day. Hence NZers' growing suspicion. You must remember Agenda21 was signed in Rio De Janeiro in Brazil in 1992 under the watchful eye of George Herbert Bush, US President, Ex Chief of the CIA. Billy maintains that these Agendas become a totalitarian agenda were without prior consultation with the community from the grassroots up, we are not being told what they are being implemented.  Because, it’s a top-down mechanism from the top of the pyramid to micromanage our planet - country by country, region by region, from villages, towns and cities that programme humans to be eventually asked, and ‘encouraged’ to shift from the rural sector into ‘smart cities.’  Yet this has not been discussed in town hall meetings across NZ or better still on a two hour TV slot with both TVOne and TV3 ‘simulcasting’ it to the whole country - calling on all citizens of NZ to tune into this nationwide debate and discussion as to what is Agenda21 and the best future possible for us, especially our children and grandchildren's future. Told to obey, and not encouraged to consciously participate? That our society would come under the aegis of protocols from above about where a human can live, breathe, drink, eat, watch etc. Would the United Nations declaration of human rights apply? But aligned with the World Economic Forum inclusive of the Fourth Industrial Revolution - humanity will be herded into smart cities wherein Auckland for example saturated in a cloud of escalating 5G wireless frequencies we would be drinking water piped in from the Waikato river - being only tested for 100 different chemicals whilst upstream the catchment area brings in 10’s of thousands of farm, factory and urban roadside chemicals. Would we be allowed to grow organic food in both the back and front yard of our homes? Or, if not allowed, does that mean having to eat factory food and industrial food - devoid of nutrition, vitamins, minerals and ‘life force?’ Cashless Digital Society to be implemented. In a cashless society which we are entering as you read - all transactions are tracked and everything is transparent. Agenda21 clarifies what we can and can not do with our land, what we can build, how we can build - what permissions needed.  How we educate our children, ‘medical sovereignty’ to make decisions for you and your family what water we can catch, or pump up from the ground. Billy maintains all of the above is entwined in Agenda21. Yet, there are also many concerned people, and plenty of lawyers and learned people currently in litigation against the UN’s rollout for this. Why the Secrecy of Agenda21 and Agenda2030. Why are our leaders not talking about this and then asking for feedback? Why does the community at a grassroots level know essentially nothing about this? (other than they are too busy surviving and keeping a job to learn more about this. etc etc. When Billy collated and pulled all this information together and then went on FB and called to all who wished to hear - it went viral and here we are today - with a rapidly growing educated population - connecting the dots and realizing that there are two narratives running. An overt one and a covert one. That when Billy started talking via social media - it went like wildfire - and people started sharing and liking and responding and NZers up and down the country realised that this was how they saw it too … and were ecstatic that someone had come out and courageous said it for what it is. That there have been over 2.5 million people on Facebook sharing, discussing organising and as of now there are 65 party candidates and the list is growing. The feedback to Billy, is that NZers - these being lawyers, doctors, media professionals - business owners - wealthy people, poor people - every level of society are very concerned with the secrecy of what is planned for the country. So today we are wanting to know about the Prime Minister's implementation of an Agenda that she has not gone to the NZ people to inform and appraise them of. He said that the AdvanceNZ team has been working on all the policies that need to happen - that they have very qualified people organising and overseeing what needs to be accomplished. Needing a New Constitution Personal Sovereignty as a God given right. Get our over priced housing under control - take an entrepreneurial approach to it - not a bureaucratic  approach. Address our everyday problems by encouraging ordinary people who see these challenges and address them and who are not groomed politicians - who are also not groomed to take the corporate line either … He mentions not only our PM, but also the Minister of Health and the Minister of Finance as working for another Agenda. There is so much in this interview for you dear reader, if you wish to know more you are encouraged to please download and listen. Yes it is long - but not as long as having to sit down and translate it word for word - believe me :)  ta - Tim Other Points The Government is closing down localism and grassroots endeavours - especially in the rural sector. Notice that they never mention organics and how we can become healthy. During COVID lockdown the PM did not encourage us to eat healthy non sugary food, drink good pure vital water (which you can not get out of the tap.) Were you encouraged during the first lockdown to grow your own food to become a little more sustainable and resilient as well as fit and being in sunlight?  No, because the current Government is in lockstep with corporate food giants who only want you to eat chemically sprayed factory food.  It would be no different if it was the National Government, they have been infiltrated with the neoliberal discourse as well. Because Labour is very engaged with centralisation of power out of Wellington, in wanting more Nationwide control. Then we have  Regional Control = Australia, Pacific islands and certain areas within South East Asia and then ... Full planetary control? Labour is going about this systematically. The National Party would also do the same - if in power. But, Billy states we have to have a strong middle class - and this is being eroded. What is stated here is that the Government is collapsing our economy and in doing so is racking up more debt, getting our country beholden to overseas bankers (who print money out of thin air) and so with the majority of Labour MPs not being business people and have not put their savings on the line -  they have no understanding of the challenges and risks of owning and running a business - and thus have very little connection to small business and the responsibilities, etc . Over reach by the Government? The COVID19 Public Health Response Bill. The NZ Govt states it is the only single source of Truth that we had the NZ Police use their Facebook page to say - exactly the same thing. The NZ Herald article last week stated NZ has now debt of over $800 billion from a population of 4.8 million people - and that we could be forced to sell off the NZ communities remaining few crown jewels - the Ports of Auckland and whatever percentage of the Airport we still own. We pay around $45 billion dollars in interest alone without paying off the principle - to keep our debts at bay. Covid has cost us $240 billion already. The internet censorship Bill that Tracy Martin of NZ First put through  - why did NZFirst want to do this?  The hate speech Bill has to be re-examined as well. That Chris Hipkins Minister of Health stated that action could be taken against people who spread lies and misinformation about Covid 19. Turkey and Switzerland  -  Switzerland followed the global lockdown and Turkey followed suit - but they kept the workforce at the jobs - that anyone 20 and under stayed home and 60 and over stayed home too. They were able to keep Turkey running at a high percent and both at risk groups were taken care of. When compared with the Swiss their statistics were comparable - but Turkey was able to keep their country running and not depend on loans, to bail them out.  Look at 6hr 25 mins onwards re covid statistics - very revealing https://youtu.be/cf_zWtdKKKQ   And Sweden - they went for herd immunity and after a very traumatic starts with a large amount of Covid health problems and deaths (the elderely)  - they have now gained herd immunity and the initiator of this unique process has been sent to work with Dr. Tedros of the WHO to shape them up. He went against consensus realitie’s buy into the fear and the course that Dr. Fauci and Bill Gates trumpeted and came out of this to end triumphantly. He said very early in the situation that essentially this covid was a very nasty winter flu and they have come out the other side and their economy is intact and taken not had to be bailed out by intentional banks etc - They did not buy into the Who and Its Ceo.. Billy Talks of a Trojan Horse and the  Bill of Rights in relation to a national emergency that the NZ Bill of Rights can be suspended. He states that should never be the case - because the elected politicians in Parliament are our elected representatives - to represent us - we the people. He also queried why John Key paid $15 million to the discredited Clinton Foundation and that Jacinda Ardern donated $ 5 million to them in what has been found out to be a ‘pay to play’ racket. What is the procedure and checks and balances to allow a PM to make contributions of NZ tax payers money to an overseas foundation. Who gives the ok? There is much in this interview when more questions could have been asked, but lack of time prevented this. Finally - when we set up this interview - Youtube generated a random number sequence. This is what we got back. What was even more interesting was that for the first time in my 17 years in radio I asked an interviewee to say a karakia - a prayer. https://youtu.be/9M6F2yJEsus www.AdvanceNZ.org https://www.nzpublicparty.org.nz/   Next week’s Interview ? We do not know. Have an enjoyable and insightful 7 days.

Happy Friday! On today's poddy we chatted to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern about the current Covid situation in NZ, what it's like to prep for her press conferences and if she ever wishes she could have a day off. We also crossed to some Big News from a Small Town - where in Upper Hutt, an Elvis impersonation competition is going on. We talked to hilarious Kathy about it. Finally, we covered our worst moments of the week. Enjoy!

On today's podcast, the guys talk North V South with Jack Goodhue, PM Jacinda Ardern and an 87-year-old that had his car stolen, bless.

On today's podcast, Matt has had an issue with the smell of his mask, Jerry shares an interesting fact about Japan and we chat to PM Jacinda Ardern.

Royalty is in the house this morning with former Prime Minister Julia Gillard on the show discussing her latest book. We have a great chat about our other favourite PM Jacinda Ardern and throw in a bit of Hillary Clinton! Face masks are now compulsory over East we discussed why a face mask would have been handy. Chris was very quiet during a date, Sasha’s career as a beauty therapist ended very quickly and Claire teaches us a very important lesson. The amazing Delta Goodrem chatted to us just after The Voice finished earlier this month. We talked about the controversy over Guy Sebastian’s brother taking out the title, her awesome Instagram videos and her trip to the super market… And Nathan had his mind blown when he went to Costco for the first time. After you hear this chat you will be in your car and on your way to the store immediately. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the second episode of BroadTalk, Virginia Haussegger chats with a trailblazing Kiwi political warrior, Dame Annette King, about her extraordinary life in politics and managing the leadership spotlight. Dame Annette is New Zealand's longest-serving female MP and now NZ High Commissioner to Australia.A long-time mentor to New Zealand's PM Jacinda Ardern, Annette is renowned for being “incredibly committed”, “totally focused” and yet a whole lot of fun. Her ‘cold stare' (or what Julia Gillard calls the female “resting bitch face”) is legendary, yet those Kiwis Annette served adore her.Over three decades in parliament as Minister of various portfolios including Police, Justice, Health, Transport and Deputy Leader of the NZ Labor Party, Annette saw it all. In fact, there is little she didn't endure, from the heavy drinking of colleagues, sexism and scandal, to accusations she was a closet lesbian, as well as media fascination with her transgender husband. But the funny thing is how much Annette laughs when looking back and marvels at how her life has “just tumbled along!”BroadTalk is hosted by Virginia Haussegger and produced by Martyn Pearce. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Prime Minister talks to The Country's Jamie Mackay after a week of political upheaval and scandal.

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PM Jacinda Ardern shrugs off suggestions that labour's campaign slogan is too self congratulatory. The Panel talks about the "Let's Keep Moving" campaign.

On today's podcast we chatted to Jacinda Ardern and she dictated the length of our interview... Because she could stop the interview as soon as we asked her a question that she's been asked before! Jono also surprised Ben with a very strange item from his childhood. Finally, we chatted to Dorothy Pattison - the oldest woman (at age 91) to jump off Auckland's Harbour Bridge! Happy Monday folks!

The Prime Minister has poured cold water on the borders opening any time soon to anyone who's not a New Zealand citizen or permanent residents. Jacinda Ardern says the spike in cases in Victoria doesn't necessarily push back the prospect of a trans-Tasman bubble, because she says the ball is in Australia's court regarding whether it will open up state by state, or as a whole country. Meanwhile, National Party leader Todd Muller today said keeping the borders shut until other countries have recovered from Covid is "untenable". He told a Wellington Chamber of Commerce event the country would be "on its knees" if it waits for a vaccine, or for other countries to eradicate the virus.

On today's podcast, the guys chat to PM Jacinda Ardern, Matt has his shoes ruined and something strange is happening down in Christchurch...

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern calls inWhat is your favourite kitchen utensils?We want to hear the cheap and cheerful scents you swear by

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a staggered move into level 2 starting on Thursday, with schools and bars reopening later and groups limited to 10 people.

On today's podcast, the guys chat to PM Jacinda Ardern, Former All Blacks' Captain Kieran "Eye Sockets" Read and Jerry continues to learn more about Minecraft...

On today's podcast, PM Jacinda Ardern chats post lockdown takeaways, James McOnie gets put in the Sin Bin for lewd sports content and Hilz Baz calls in to discuss the controversial 'Jeremy Wells Adult Colouring Book'...

New Zealand adalah salah satu negara yang dengan cepat melakukan langkah langkah penanganan wabah Covid-19 . Langkah-langkah yang dijalankan Pemerintah New Zealand dengan didukung kepemimpinan PM Jacinda Ardern dan partisipasi masyarakat dianggap cukup berhasil mengendalikan pandemi ini. Kacamata Kita Episode 21 ini akan berbincang bincang dengan Nunki Lucida Bismo, WNI yang tinggal di Wellington untuk berdiskusi tentang penanganan Covid-19 di New Zealand

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Alert Level 3How to: hide your face after someone has changed their appearance during the lockdownOk so NOW Anika's sons want to hug her

On today's podcast we chat to PM Jacinda Ardern, Randell's got a great segment invloving horns and we catch up with a bunch of our podcast listeners from around the world!!

On today's podcast we chat to PM Jacinda Ardern about the latest on the Corona Virus outbreak, plus Domfessions is back and we have some GOODIES this week!!

Former Cabinet Minister and Auckland mayoralty hopeful John Tamihere is running for Parliament – and has started his campaign with a hit at the Government and Labour's 13 Māori MPs.Tamihere has been confirmed as the Māori Party's candidate for the Tāmaki Makaurau electorate in September's general election. The seat is held by Whānau Ora Minister Peeni Henare.Tamihere was last in Parliament 15 years ago, when he lost the seat to then Māori Party co-leader Sir Pita Sharples.In an exclusive interview with the Herald on Sunday, the 61-year-old said he decided to launch his political comeback because he believed the Labour Party's 13 Māori MPs had been silenced over major issues facing Māoridom; including Ihumātao and Whānau Ora funding.John Tamihere speaking at Mataatua Marae yesterday when he was confirmed as a candidate for the upcoming election. New Zealand Herald photograph / Brett Phibbs"I did not anticipate them being assimilated so early and contained so much," Tamihere said. "We no longer have a voice. It has been assimilated, subsumed and subjugated."The day that your advocates have been subjugated, their voice has been muffled into silence, then you no longer have any Māori advocacy."When told his former broadcasting colleague and Labour Party MP Willie Jackson would have a different take on Tamihere's views, he responded: "Well we have ex-mates and ex-cousins, and he [Jackson] is both."Tamihere was in Parliament between 1999-2005, including as Cabinet minister in Helen Clark's Government; holding the portfolios of Small Business, Youth Affairs, Statistics and Land Information.He resigned those posts in late 2004 after facing allegations surrounding financial dealings. Investigations, including one by the Serious Fraud Office, cleared him of any wrongdoing.Last year he unsuccessfully stood for the Auckland mayoralty, losing to incumbent Phil Goff by almost 100,000 votes.When asked why he wanted to have another crack at becoming an MP, Tamihere said: "Because you are a long time dead".Running for Parliament had not entered his mind during or immediately after his bid for the mayoralty, Tamihere said.He vowed he would offer an "unfettered, authentic Māori voice".Not only is Tamihere trying to resurrect his own political career, but so too is the party he is standing for.The Māori Party exited Parliament at the 2017 general election when it received just 1.2 per cent of the MMP party vote and failed to win an electorate seat.Tamihere believed there would be enough support within Māori for the party to return to Parliament on September 19, saying there was increased frustration in the way the Government was addressing critical issues such as Whānau Ora.The Government gave it an $80 million funding boost over four years in the 2019 Budget.But late last year several respected Māori leaders went public with their frustrations that some of that money was being used by non-Whānau Ora bodies.John Tamihere, centre, pictured with Sir Pita Sharples, Dame Tariana Turia, Rangi McLean, Dame Naida Glavish and Kaapua Smith yesterday. New Zealand Herald photograph / Brett PhibbsThat opposition included Whānau Ora's North Island commission agency chair Merepeka Raukawa-Tait, Dame Naida Glavish, Dame Tariana Turia, Lady Tureiti Moxon and Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi, who wrote to PM Jacinda Ardern about it."Our negative social indicators need addressing and the only policy that works for that is Whānau Ora," Tamihere said."If this Government continues to destroy a programme that could lead to generational changes that mean we deliver positive and progressive Māori citizens, well, then you have to fight," he added."What Māori want, like all people, is decent health, welfare, education and housing. We are not getting a fair shake on social housing and kids require a base."The wrangle over Whānau Ora funding and the fact Labour secured all seven Māori electorates in 2017 would lead to "tension" on the campaign tr...

On today's podcast, Matt looks into the current cockroach infestation happening in Auckland, we travel back to 1998 in the Hauraki Yearbook and PM Jacinda Ardern doesn't think panic buying toilet paper will help fight Corona...

On today's podcast we chat to PM Jacinda Ardern, talk tattoo removals (OUCH!!!) and the Kiwi legend who went viral for stopping a robber joins us on the show!

Happy Friday! On today's podcast we go through the guys' most played Spotify songs, we chat to PM Jacinda Ardern and Santa's back in studio!

The inaugural episode of the ACT Party’s weekly podcast for those who love free markets and free minds. Each episode covers off the week in politics and one big idea for a better tomorrow. This week discusses the 2019 Budget and thoughts on improving education in New Zealand - along with shocking words from the PM Jacinda Ardern about the control Unions have over Government policy. Hosted by Ruwan Premathilaka with regular guests ACT Leader David Seymour and Deputy Leader Beth Houlbrooke. https://www.act.org.nz/ Hosted by Podcasts NZ

On the podcast today PM Jacinda Ardern critiques the fashion at the Hamilton Fieldays, the Friday Panel looks into the worst theme songs of the Super 15 and we race the issues of the week in the Issue De Jour Guineas...

On the podcast today, the guys are chatting budgets with PM Jacinda Ardern, cricket with Black Caps Coach Gary Stead and clearing out the prize cupboard...  

On the podcast today Matt & Jerry discuss whether Matt's trip to the US embassy was a success, we have a chat to PM Jacinda Ardern about her renovations to the Chinese Embassy and which signature tune will win in another Blitz Vs Jizza... 

In this episode of NL Hafta, Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal and Anand Vardhan are joined by journalist Maya Mirchandani.The discussion kicks off with Amit Shah getting Lok Sabha elections ticket from LK Advani’s constituency, Gandhinagar. The panel also discusses Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s role in the current political scenario. Maya says, “Priyanka Gandhi is great optics for Congress.” The panellists agree that she is creating enough ripples as a new leader and is making BJP nervous. However, Raman differs, “Congress seeking an alliance is openly declaring that they have reduced to a regional party.”Moving forward Abhinandan and Maya appreciate the Election Commission's idea of increasing the transparency by asking for details of commutation of politicians via personal choppers and chartered flights. Talking about elections and parties, the panel also talks about Shah Faesal’s new political party, J&K Peoples' Movement. While Abhinandan is skeptical about the party's success, Maya also agrees that the party has no clear agenda. Raman adds, “As the polling percentage is low in J&K, so at this point, it might be a gamechanger.”The panel also talks about the ardent and strong leadership of New Zealand’s PM Jacinda Ardern, who imposed an immediate ban on all military-style semi-automatic weapons, assault rifles and stood in complete solidarity with the community. Raman says, “Its an example of how to handle a crisis." The panelists agree in unison that if she wouldn’t have called the incident a terror attack, nobody would have stood up.The panel also discusses Shashi Tharoor's defamation case against the derogatory remarks of Ravi Shankar Prasad in the Samjhauta Express verdict. For this and more, tune in! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the podcast today it's International Women's Day and to celebrate we are only playing songs from people born of women. PM Jacinda Ardern calls up and decides if the government needs to get involved in this Michael Jackson thing and Hilz Baz pops in to judge Jerry's Top 5 "Women Of All Time"...

On the podcast today, the show starts a little different after Jerry goes missing, the boys give PM Jacinda Ardern a buzz to ask the hard questions about tax and Blitz or Jizza returns to battle out gender songs...

On the podcast today, the boys ask PM Jacinda Ardern the hard questions about the treaty, Jerry thinks its time we start standing up against stupid rules & special guest Mike Minogue joins the Friday panel to discuss punching waitresses...

So has anyone seen the Prime Minister lately? If anyone sees Jacinda Ardern in the flesh, could you please contact authorities so we can return her to the people.This is an observation that has been brewing for a while. In fact Chris Trotter, a lefty, first wrote about it in the middle of December.But it wasn’t until today that I finally thought this is getting weird.Every Tuesday since Helen Clark’s day the Prime Minister has done the rounds of media in the morning. On ZB that means 7.35am for 10 minutes and we have a quick recap of the issues of the week and where the government is at.But we haven’t had one this year. Firstly she was on holiday for ages, which I didn’t resent because she does have a child under one who hasn’t seen a lot of her Mum. Then last week the PM was in Davos Switzerland but apparently was unable to use a phone.The suspicion is rising that Jacinda Ardern likes to be a spokesperson for a government and a figurehead for the world but when it comes down to the nitty gritty of being a leader the job is a little difficult.Chris Trotter last December noted the number of times that Jacinda Ardern seemed to be sidelined by her ministers seemingly making decisions without her knowing. Phil Twyford in particular seemed to change policies at a whim and when the Prime Minister was asked she seemed often unaware.Looking back at the last three Prime Ministers we’ve had; Clark, Key and English, none would ever tolerate finding out about policy from the news media. And if they did butts would be kicked.There is also the unwillingness to discipline the miscreants. Claire Curran took an age to be told off. Meka Whaitiri. Ian Lees Galloway.Then there is the plethora of working groups. At first I was tolerant but now the whole thing seems to be taking an age. Other people are charged with doing the thinking rather than the government.There appears to be a leadership vacuum.The Prime Minister we have seems happiest when selling other people’s ideas and I’m starting to wonder what her ideas are.And further to that there’s the fear that she might not have any ideas at all.

The last show of the year! PM Jacinda Ardern joins the boys in studio and chats Christmas in Morrisville, we cover all the news from the year with a special Issue De Jour Guineas and Lovely Trenty has an interesting reaction to our Christmas song we made for him.....

On today's podcast, PM Jacinda Ardern joins the show to discuss number 2s in parliament house, Sports chat with Scotty J goes deep into looms and will Jerry's Jizza beat Matt's Blitz and a Jesus themed Blitz and Jizza....

The Czech Republic wants convicted drug dealer Karel Sroubek extradited from New Zealand. The Republic's Justice Ministry says an international search for Sroubek was launched in 2013, over outstanding criminal matters. PM Jacinda Ardern has openly criticised the case for the first time. Jo Morgan has described the terrifying moment a deadly avalanche struck her and two climbing guides, saying it was like a "big fluffy wave" silently coming towards her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week, PM Jacinda Ardern at the UN dogged by domestic distractions as Derek Handley & Meka Whaitiri dominate back home. Plus we look back at Kiwi PMs past on the UN stage, from Peter Fraser in 1945 to John Key. Produced by Adam Simpson Engineered by Brian Holloway Shot by Mike Lowe Research by Rochelle Duncan & Mark Hutchings A TVNZ Production

On the podcast today, we find out if PM Jacinda Ardern is a fan of nipples, Matt tries to shut down Jerry's free speech on fish tacos and Anjelah Johnson is in studio to talk about the change from being a cheerleader to a stand-up comedian.

On the podcast today, Jerry is unhappy with the level of abuse he's getting for doing a Ridgey, Matt puts his kids through some interesting life lessons and PM Jacinda Ardern answers all those Clark Gayford rumours...

On the podcast today, Jerry is unhappy with the level of abuse he's getting for doing a Ridgey, Matt puts his kids through some interesting life lessons and PM Jacinda Ardern answers all those Clark Gayford rumours...

On the last podcast for the week, Jerry says some very questionable things for the current climate, the panel returns for the year and PM Jacinda Ardern joins us on the phone to discuss low rated restaurants.

On the last podcast for the week, Jerry says some very questionable things for the current climate, the panel returns for the year and PM Jacinda Ardern joins us on the phone to discuss low rated restaurants.

On today's podcast, Matt comes to the realisation that nobody really enjoys holidays, The Panel discusses Prince Harry and what Strip Clubs he would like and PM Jacinda Ardern joins the show to catch up on the latest goss in the political world.

On today's podcast, Matt comes to the realisation that nobody really enjoys holidays, The Panel discusses Prince Harry and what Strip Clubs he would like and PM Jacinda Ardern joins the show to catch up on the latest goss in the political world.