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Newstalk ZB serves up what you need to know, on all things politics at home, and abroad. The show reviews, previews, analyses and challenges the biggest political issues of the week, with all the big players.

VOR 3 TAGEN

Nick Hill: Govt should support SailGP in City of Sails

SailGP won't be going ahead in the city of sails next year as the Government has pulled funding. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston wrote in a letter to mayor Wayne Brown that the event did not meet funding criteria, which requires a specific net economic benefit. It's been met with disappointment, as funding continues for larger events such as Robbie Williams and Linkin Park, of which some argue could have sold out on their own, without Government funding. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Min.
VOR 3 TAGEN

Maurice Williamson: Some parties are too far gone for a coalition

After much deliberation, the Labour Party has announced they'll back the India free trade agreement. We do see cross party agreements, but just how important will bipartisanship be for this year's election? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Min.
19. APR.

Chloe Swarbrick: Funding solar panels through rates

The Green Party have just had their annual State of the Planet Address, and this year they're calling for a National Electrification Plan. They say it's in response to the current fossil fuels crisis, and would add to their previous calls for free public transport and solutions to ease the cost of living. The plan would lay out a clear plan to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and use renewable energy like solar panels to reduce the cost of living. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Min.
19. APR.

Ernie Newman: Duopoly to blame for increase in food costs

New Zealand First has announced they will be campaigning on a new policy to end the supermarket duopoly. The policy would give the Commerce Commission powers to enforce increased penalties for breaches and reform the role of the Groceries Commissioner, which the party says is currently toothless. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Min.
12. APR.

Peter Dunne: National Party calls in former broadcaster for comms help

The National Party have called in former broadcaster Rachel Smalley to help Auckland based MPs, including the prime minister, with their communications and media work ahead of the election this year. It's come after the public have started to notice Luxon becoming less confident and stumbling over his words recently - in contrast to the precise and decided communication style he's had in the past. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Min.
12. APR.

Mark Mitchell: Emergency Management Minister on Cyclone Vaianu

Cyclone Vaianu has hit our shores and some regions are being hit particularly hard. The East Coast has seen gusts of up to 130 kilometres an hour, thousands of homes in Northland and the Bay of Plenty are without power, and weather watches and warnings remain in place for the whole North Island and parts of the South Island. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Min.
5. APR.

Helen Clark and Maurice Williamson: What can we expect from the build-up to the election?

It's election year again in New Zealand, and it's a process that we're all familiar with. But few are more familiar than Former PM Helen Clark and Former National MP Maurice Williamson, who joined Tim Beverige to look at what we can expect from election year. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49 Min.
29. MÄRZ

Josh Ellison: Fuel crisis good news for renewable energy sector

The latest numbers, as at one week ago, there were 24 days of petrol and 18 days of diesel in the country. Things are looking to worsen for the foreseeable future, although an uptick in public transport use and EV purchases point to people taking things into their own hands. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Min.

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Newstalk ZB serves up what you need to know, on all things politics at home, and abroad. The show reviews, previews, analyses and challenges the biggest political issues of the week, with all the big players.