On the Tiles

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On the Tiles

Each Friday, NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan covers off the biggest political news in New Zealand, going behind the headlines and giving the inside perspective direct from the Beehive, featuring interviews with politicians, press gallery reporters and economic and political experts. And join us every month for a Local Edition episode with Georgina Campbell, looking at the biggest concerns from a local government level.  You can find more politics news at nzherald.co.nz/politics/

  1. 24 OCT

    Former US Ambassador to NZ Scott Brown weighs in on his country's election

    For something a bit different this week, Thomas is joined by Scott Brown, who served as the US Ambassador to New Zealand during Donald Trump's term as President. He discusses his views on what the big issues to voters are, and why he believes Trump will be voted in for another term.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min

  2. 18 OCT

    What the latest statements reveal about the Government's finances

    After a short hiatus, Thomas is back for a panel with Jason Walls and Jenee Tibshraeny. They discuss what the latest Government financial statements show about the state of ACC and the rest of the Government's books, as well as the improvements in the economy and who can take credit for it, the property market and the push to build more homes, and the renewed debate about Capital Gains Tax. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    45 min
  3. Tory Whanau on what's next for Wellington after airport sales plan voted down

    11 OCT

    Tory Whanau on what's next for Wellington after airport sales plan voted down

    Wellington City Council has voted to stop the controversial sale of its 34% share in the airport. The move has left a big question mark over the city's councils, with the long term plan now needing a re-think to plug a multi-million dollar hole left by the sale. On this week's episode, Georgina speaks with Mayor Tory Whanau, who supported the sale, about the move and what's next, and she addresses her plans to run for re-election.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
  4. Why the majority of local councils are backing Māori wards

    12 SEPT

    Why the majority of local councils are backing Māori wards

    After a change in central government policy, councils have overwhelmingly voted to keep Māori wards, but we'll first have to ask the public what they think via a referendum. There's concern these polls will put more costs on councils that they simply can't afford. This week, Georgina talks to Newstalk ZB Wellington reporter Azaria Howell to discuss the political background to this law change and exactly how much these referendums are going to cost, and later talks with Far North District Mayor Moko Tepania about why his community supports having a Māori ward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min

  5. 30 AUG

    How does the Government plan to tackle infrastructure?

    This week has seen the Building Nations conference hosted by Infrastructure NZ take place in Auckland, with Ministers, Mayors and a range of experts speaking about the state of the country's infrastructure. New Zealand is believed to have an infrastructure deficit in the billions, if not trillions - so how can we go about fixing it? BusinessDesk Infrastructure Editor Oliver Lewis joins Thomas this week to dig into the issue.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min
  6. Central Government takes aim at council spending at LGNZ conference

    22 AUG

    Central Government takes aim at council spending at LGNZ conference

    Council leaders from around the country have met in a convention centre that the Prime Minister thinks is an example of wasteful spending and is just down the road from a burst water main that has turned a street into a paddling pool. The Local Government New Zealand conference was held in Wellington this week at the city’s new $180 million convention centre Takina, and Georgina this week takes us through the highlights - most notably, Christopher Luxon's sharply worded speech about council spending.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min
  7. Minister Simeon Brown discusses Government's plans for water and local councils

    15 AUG

    Minister Simeon Brown discusses Government's plans for water and local councils

    Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has unveiled changes to allow new council-owned water companies to be able to access more cheap borrowing from the Local Government Funding Agency.  To discuss what these changes mean, in the wake of years of public debate over the previous Government's 'Three Waters' proposal, this week Georgina is joined by the Minister to get the explanation on how this will work.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min

  8. 2 AUG

    The Greens vs Darleen Tana and Act vs Te Pāti Māori - inside Parliament's latest drama

    This week Thomas is joined by Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls to discuss the latest political drama, namely the Greens and their ongoing internal strifes after suspending MP Darleen Tana, and Act and Te Pāti Māori clash over political pins and stickers, and accusations of race-based bullying.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min
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Each Friday, NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan covers off the biggest political news in New Zealand, going behind the headlines and giving the inside perspective direct from the Beehive, featuring interviews with politicians, press gallery reporters and economic and political experts. And join us every month for a Local Edition episode with Georgina Campbell, looking at the biggest concerns from a local government level.  You can find more politics news at nzherald.co.nz/politics/

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