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Focus on Politics
A weekly analysis of significant political issues.
On RNZ National, Friday after 6.30pm and Saturday at 5.10pm. Online article publishes 10am on Saturdays.
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Focus on Politics: Bridges' leak inquiry
24 Aug 2018The controversy over the leak of National leader Simon Bridges' travel expenses took on a life of its own as the week drew to an end, with the Speaker pulling the pin on the QC inquiry he originally… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: Bridges' travel bill
17 Aug 2018Political intrigue abounds with the launch of an inquiry into the leak to media of information about the National leader Simon Bridges' travel bill. Audio
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Focus on Politics: Free speech
10 Aug 2018The furore around "free speech on campuses" reached New Zealand this week after Massey University cancelled a speaking engagement by former National leader Don Brash. The move drew widespread… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: Synthetic cannabis battle
3 Aug 2018In one of his final actions as acting Prime Minister, Winston Peters, ordered top ministers to put their heads together to find a way to deal with the recent spike in deaths from synthetic cannabis… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: Post election reflections
27 Jul 2018This time last year Bill English was Prime Minister, Andrew Little was Labour leader with Jacinda Ardern as his deputy. Metiria Turei and James Shaw led the Greens. Three other parties supported the… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: Mental health
20 Jul 2018The Government has flagged big plans for New Zealand's mental health and addiction workforce. But is it doing anything to ensure there are the right people - and enough of them - to fill the gaps in… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: Electric car revolution
13 Jul 2018The government is being accused of dragging its feet over its pledge to convert its massive vehicle fleet to electric. Following the election, the coalition parties committed to rolling over the… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: Business blues
6 Jul 2018Business confidence has slumped, and the finger of blame is being pointed at the Government. National's finance spokesperson Amy Adams accused the Finance Minister of being anti-business, and running… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: New financial year
29 Jun 2018July the first marks the beginning of the new financial year - and with it comes a raft of changes heralded by the new Government. Its flagship families policy will deliver a boost for low and… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: EU FTA
22 Jun 2018New Zealand is now in formal negotiations with the European Union to nail down a Free Trade Agreement, with negotiators to meet in Brussels in about three weeks time. The EU is New Zealand's third… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: ACT's identity crisis
15 Jun 2018More from Jane Patterson and the focus team... Read more Video, Audio
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Focus on Politics: Meth meltdown
8 Jun 2018The apologies have been coming in thick and fast over the last week after the Prime Minister's chief scientific advisor delivered a king hit to the country's meth testing industry. It's now clear… Read more Audio
Focus on Politics
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A weekly analysis of significant political issues.
On RNZ National, Friday after 6.30pm and Saturday at 5.10pm. Online article publishes 10am on Saturdays.
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