24 Jul 2023

Political commentators Neale Jones and Liam Hehir

From Nine To Noon, 11:05 am on 24 July 2023
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins makes a law and order announcement with Justice Minister Kiri Allan on 19 July, 2023.

File photo of Justice Minister Kiri Allan, who has resigned her portfolios following a car crash which has seen her charged with reckless driving and resisting arrest. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

Political commentators Neale Jones and Liam Hehir join Kathryn to talk about Kiri Allan, who has resigned after being charged with reckless driving and resisting arrest following a car crash in Wellington last night. It's unfortunate timing for a Prime Minister who was last week talking tough on crime. Liam and Neale will also talk about NZ First's weekend convention, whether the gun debate could be revived by Thursday's shooting in Auckland, and how the poll of polls is looking for the various parties.

Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew Little. He is the director of public affairs firm Capital.

Liam Hehir is a Palmerston North lawyer, political commentator and a National Party member