Election 2011 Audio
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A selection of the best interviews and debates from the 2011 General Election campaign as featured on Radio New Zealand's programmes, and full interviews and media conferences recorded by our reporters throughout the campaign.
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
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Media strategists on the fallout from the tea party tape ( 6′ 17″ )
So, is the tea party tape taking its toll on John Key?
From Checkpoint on 16 Nov 2011
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Key wrong to dodge cafe tape questions - Goff ( 3′ 36″ )
The National Party leader is still dodging questions about the secret cafe recording, and walked out of a news conference this morning when pressed about it.
From Checkpoint on 16 Nov 2011
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Some of Corrections budget could go to police ( 2′ 18″ )
The Police could be in line for a boost in funding at the expense of the Corrections Department.
From Checkpoint on 16 Nov 2011
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Hoarding photos "dirty tricks" - Paul Goldsmith ( 2′ 18″ )
The National Party's Epsom candidate says he's been the subject of a dirty tricks campaign in the electorate.
From Checkpoint on 16 Nov 2011
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Analysis from RNZ's political reporter ( 4′ 08″ )
John Key declined our request to come on Checkpoint, as did the National party's campaign chair Steven Joyce.
From Checkpoint on 16 Nov 2011
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Goff questions whether Key tough enough to be PM ( 3′ 44″ )
The Labour leader, Phil Goff, is questioning whether John Key is tough enough to be Prime Minister after Mr Key walked out of a news conference today.
From Checkpoint on 16 Nov 2011
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John Key refuses to answer more tea tape questions ( 57″ )
The National Party leader walked out of a media conference on Wednesday when reporters continued to question him.
From Election 2011 Audio on 16 Nov 2011
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Grey Power president discusses supposed slur on seniors ( 2′ 51″ )
The latest speculation about the discussion between John Key and John Banks centres on the elderly.
From Morning Report on 16 Nov 2011
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Political commentators discuss 'tea cup' imbroglio ( 6′ 43″ )
We're joined now by the former vice-chancellor of Waikato University, Bryan Gould, who was also a senior Labour Party MP in Britain in the 1980s and directed Labour's campaign during the 1987 British elections.
From Morning Report on 16 Nov 2011
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British lawyer says Key hardly a News of the World-style victim ( 3′ 42″ )
The Prime Minister says there's no place in this country for what he calls News of the World-style news media coverage based on secret recordings.
From Morning Report on 16 Nov 2011
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Phil Goff says Key should respect older voters ( 2′ 51″ )
The Labour Party's leader, Phil Goff, joins us.
From Morning Report on 16 Nov 2011
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Winston Peters says teapot tapes would shock older voters ( 5′ 49″ )
The New Zealand First party leader, Winston Peters says John Key may have made derogatory comments about elderly voters during his cup of tea with John Banks.
From Morning Report on 16 Nov 2011
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Peters suggests older people insulted in teapot conversation ( 2′ 17″ )
The New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, has suggested older New Zealanders will feel insulted if details emerge of the cafe conversation between John Key and John Banks.
From Morning Report on 16 Nov 2011
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John Key quizzed over 'teapot' tape contents ( 3′ 13″ )
The New Zealand First party leader, Winston Peters says John Key may have made derogatory comments about elderly voters during his cup of tea with John Banks.
From Morning Report on 16 Nov 2011
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
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Labour response to National's tougher benefit rules ( 3′ 16″ )
The National Party says it will introduce tougher rules to target benefit abuse if it leads the next Government.
From Checkpoint on 15 Nov 2011
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What Sue Bradford thinks of billboard defacing ( 2′ 36″ )
Former Green MP and current Mana candidate Sue Bradford is with us.
From Checkpoint on 15 Nov 2011
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Labour accuses National of ignoring skills shortages ( 2′ 31″ )
The Labour Party leader, Phil Goff, says it is outrageous the Government is trying to recruit skilled people in England to rebuild Christchurch, when thousands of young people could be trained to do the work.
From Checkpoint on 15 Nov 2011
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Electoral Commission is investigating defacing of billboards ( 4′ 05″ )
The Electoral Commission is now investigating the defacing of 700 National Party billboards.
From Checkpoint on 15 Nov 2011
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Key defends police complaint ( 2′ 54″ )
The National Party leader, John Key, has defended making a complaint to the police about the secret recording of his cafe meeting with ACT's Epsom candidate John Banks.
From Checkpoint on 15 Nov 2011
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National wants to target benefit fraud ( 4′ 00″ )
The National Party says it will introduce tougher rules to target benefit abuse if it leads the next Government.
From Checkpoint on 15 Nov 2011
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Greens leader explains why his assistant has been stood down ( 3′ 53″ )
Russell Norman's executive assistant Anne Heins has been stood down from her job and is being investigated by Parliamentary Services.
From Checkpoint on 15 Nov 2011
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Jolyon White resigns from Green Party after defacing billboards ( 4′ 18″ )
The man who co-ordinated the defacing of hundreds of National Party billboards has resigned from the Green Party.
From Checkpoint on 15 Nov 2011
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National policy targets benefit fraud ( 10′ 41″ )
Leader John Key and social development spokesperson Paula Bennett answer questions on National's policy on benefit fraud.
From Election 2011 Audio on 15 Nov 2011
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National leader responds to defacing of billboards ( 1′ 19″ )
John Key accepts the Green Party co-leader was unaware of plans to attack National's billboards but described the defacing as extremely disappointing.
From Election 2011 Audio on 15 Nov 2011
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Green Party co-leader's statement on billboard attacks ( 9′ 03″ )
Russel Norman tells reporters a Green Party member co-ordinated the defacement of National Party billboards.
From Election 2011 Audio on 15 Nov 2011
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Has National put Whanau Ora on notice? ( 16′ 37″ )
There are fears from the community sector about the future of Whanau Ora programmes under a National government.
From Nine To Noon on 15 Nov 2011
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PM's complaint to police labelled heavy-handed ( 4′ 38″ )
The National Party leader's complaint to the police over the recording of his conversation with the Act candidate John Banks is being labelled heavy-handed and an obvious attempt to shut the matter down.
From Morning Report on 15 Nov 2011
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Hundreds of National billboards defaced in the dead of night ( 4′ 16″ )
The National Party says it's considering complaining to the electoral commission after hundreds of its billboards were defaced in the dark of night. About 700 election signs were altered with stickers designed to look like they were part of the billboards.
From Morning Report on 15 Nov 2011
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Greens attack National's plan to spend billions on roads ( 7′ 44″ )
National's transport spokesman, Steven Joyce, says in the next three years he would look at upgrading what he termed key high-use highways. The Green Party is accusing Steven Joyce of having a motorway fetish and says the spending doesn't make sense.
From Morning Report on 15 Nov 2011
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Pressure mounts for Key to release 'tea party' tapes ( 10′ 28″ )
Hints of what might be in the recording of a conversation between John Key and John Banks are starting to emerge, despite warnings from the police against disclosing the details. The conversation took place between the National Party leader and Act Party candidate when they met for their cup of tea last Friday. It was recorded by a freelance cameraman, Bradley Ambrose, who handed it on to the Herald on Sunday. TV3 says it has also obtained a copy. Mr Key says it was a covert recording, and he has complained to the police. The police have warned media they could be breaking the law if they disclose the contents of the recording.
From Morning Report on 15 Nov 2011
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John Key says he is taking a stand against covert media tactics ( 2′ 35″ )
The National Party leader, John Key, says he is taking a stand against covert media tactics. Mr Key has laid a complaint with the police over the recording of his conversation with Act candidate John Banks.
From Morning Report on 15 Nov 2011
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Group behind defaced billboards not ruling out more stunts ( 2′ 20″ )
The person who claims to be behind the group responsible for defacing National Party's billboards has not ruled out another election stunt.
From Morning Report on 15 Nov 2011
Monday, 14 November 2011
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Phil Goff discusses tea party tape ( 1′ 11″ )
The Labour Party leader tells reporters John Key should put an end to the "farce" surrounding his cup of tea with ACT candidate John Banks and allow the release of a recording of their conversation.
From Election 2011 Audio on 14 Nov 2011
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Labour leader puts asset company on notice ( 4′ 07″ )
Phil Goff has written to the company appointed by the Treasury to advise it on asset sales, warning it an incoming Labour government would cancel its contract. On Monday, he told a Grey Power meeting on the Kapiti Coast that his party would stop the sales.
From Election 2011 Audio on 14 Nov 2011
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Whanau Ora expansion crucial for Maori Party ( 2′ 52″ )
The architect of Whanau Ora says the scheme's expansion during the next three years will be crucial for the Maori Party in any post-election negotiations.
From Checkpoint on 14 Nov 2011
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Greens making a promise to overhaul transport funding ( 3′ 08″ )
The Green Party wants to overhaul transport funding, by dumping National's plan to fund roads of national significance.
From Checkpoint on 14 Nov 2011
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National Party billboards defaced ( 4′ 12″ )
The National Party's campaign billboard with the slogan "building a brighter future" has been given a makeover.
From Checkpoint on 14 Nov 2011
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Whanau Ora could become a bottom line post election ( 2′ 47″ )
The Maori Party says expanding Whanau Ora will be a key part of its post-election negotiations.
From Checkpoint on 14 Nov 2011
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Cameraman at centre of controversy gives his side of the story ( 4′ 43″ )
The cameraman at the centre of the controversy, who does not want to be named, spoke to Checkpoint a short time ago.
From Checkpoint on 14 Nov 2011
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Police say no complaint has been received ( 2′ 56″ )
The National Party leader John Key says he's taking a stand against what he calls tabloid style, covert media tactics, and has laid a formal complaint with the police.
From Checkpoint on 14 Nov 2011
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National leader files complaint over tea party tape ( 1′ 30″ )
John Key tells reporters he is taking a stand against tabloid-like tactics he says were used during the cafe meeting with John Banks.
From Election 2011 Audio on 14 Nov 2011
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Labour pledge on Women's Refuge ( 5′ 47″ )
Leader Phil Goff and social policy spokesperson Annette King discuss Labour's plan to put $700,000 a year back into baseline funding for the service.
From Election 2011 Audio on 14 Nov 2011
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Green Party transport policy ( 5′ 05″ )
Co-leader Russel Norman announces the policy in Auckland on Monday.
From Election 2011 Audio on 14 Nov 2011
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Greens co-leader discusses tea party tape ( 1′ 56″ )
Russel Norman says John Key and John Banks expected their conversation at a cafe on Friday would be private - but if there is nothing to worry about, a recording of it should be made public.
From Election 2011 Audio on 14 Nov 2011
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Election Debate: Welfare ( 41′ 56″ )
With Paula Bennett, Annette King, Metiria Turei. Tariana Turia from the Maori Party was unable to take part.
From Nine To Noon on 14 Nov 2011
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Green Party critisised for 'electioneering' ( 3′ 34″ )
The Green Party has come under fire for suggesting local authorities aren't prosecuting farmers often enough for polluting waterways.
From Morning Report on 14 Nov 2011
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Polls suggest New Zealand First gathering support ( 4′ 13″ )
Support for New Zealand First, which has spent the past three years out of Parliament, has climbed in four polls over the past week.
From Morning Report on 14 Nov 2011
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John Key given high profile at Act campaign launch ( 2′ 58″ )
John Key, had a high profile at the Act Party campaign launch in Auckland yesterday.
From Morning Report on 14 Nov 2011
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Rising political stars battle it out in central Auckland ( 3′ 48″ )
In Auckland Central, the Labour Party is fighting to win back the seat it lost by a narrow margin at the last election.
From Morning Report on 14 Nov 2011
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Phil Goff nods to churches on visit to Dunedin ( 3′ 04″ )
The Labour Party leader, Phil Goffhas described his party's election policies as applied Christianity.
From Morning Report on 14 Nov 2011
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National considers legal options after secret recording of Key ( 3′ 20″ )
The National Party is seeking legal advice after a recording of a conversation between its leader, John Key, and the Act candidate, John Banks, was handed to a newspaper.
From Morning Report on 14 Nov 2011
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PM refuses permission for 'teapot tape' to be released ( 2′ 26″ )
The National Party is considering its legal options after a recording was made of what it says was a private conversation between its leader, John Key, and the Act candidate, John Banks.
From Morning Report on 14 Nov 2011
Sunday, 13 November 2011
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National leader discusses tea party tape ( 2′ 51″ )
John Key has likened a recording made during his meeting with John Banks on Friday as News of the World tactics.
From Election 2011 Audio on 13 Nov 2011
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ACT, National and the Epsom seat ( 5′ 58″ )
Leader Don Brash discusses his party's relationship with National.
From Election 2011 Audio on 13 Nov 2011
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ACT Party campaign launch ( 9′ 27″ )
Leader Don Brash talks about the growing gap between New Zealand and Australia, ACT's support for a centre-right government and concerns for the global economy.
From Election 2011 Audio on 13 Nov 2011
Saturday, 12 November 2011
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Labour leader says MMP being manipulated ( 4′ 52″ )
During campaigning in Otara on Saturday, Phil Goff was asked his views on National's support for ACT's Epsom candidate John Banks.
From Election 2011 Audio on 12 Nov 2011
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ACT leader discusses relationship with National ( 2′ 49″ )
Don Brash tells reporters he believes Epsom candidate John Banks has a strong chance of winning the electorate despite John Key's show of support on Friday.
From Election 2011 Audio on 12 Nov 2011
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