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Jun 2, 2023 • 38min

Episode 54: The challenges facing National pre-election

Current polling shows that much of the public is unhappy with the direction New Zealand is going in - but those polls also how it is incredibly tight between the left and right of the political spectrum. So why isn't National rating better with the wider country? In the first of a series of examinations of the state of different political parties pre-election, Thomas talks to political commentator, lawyer and member of the National Party Liam Hehir about the state of the party and its internal and external challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 26, 2023 • 17min

Episode 54: Post-Budget, post-polls, and post-housing u-turns

In a special monopod, Thomas runs over the major stories of the week - from the first post-Budget poll, how people have responded to that Budget, and how Christopher Luxon's u-turn on housing could shake up the election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 19, 2023 • 34min

Episode 53: The highs and lows of Budget 2023

After getting his initial thoughts out there yesterday from inside the Budget lock-up, Thomas is joined today by Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny and Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls to discuss the policy winners and losers from Grant Robertson's sixth Budget, the Government's approach to spending, and which policy is the clearest election bribe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 18, 2023 • 7min

The key information from Budget 2023

Live from inside the Budget 2023 lockup, this special episode has Thomas talking to Infometrics' Brad Olsen about some of the major figures from this year's Budget, with immediate reaction on what it could mean for the Government and inflation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 17, 2023 • 11min

Bonus: What happens next in Gore District Council drama?

Gore District mayor Ben Bell made history in October last year when, at the age of 23, he was voted in as the country’s youngest ever mayor.   But his tenure has been fraught with scandal and conflict so far, with his relationship with his chief executive Stephen Parry deteriorating to the point a mediator had to be called in.  For this special bonus, Georgina is joined by NZ Herald Christchurch senior reporter, Kurt Bayer, to discuss what has happened here, this week's extraordinary meeting and what happens next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 12, 2023 • 45min

Episode 52: Raf Manji on TOP, land taxes, and Ilam electorate

For the last of our Budget 2023 episodes, after talking to the left and right of the political spectrum, this week Thomas sits down The Opportunities Party leader Raf Manji for a centrist view on our economic outlook, his party's approach to taxes and the size of government, and what is coming for Ilam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 4, 2023 • 27min

Episode 51: Protests and delays make Wellington rail a national concern

Earlier this week, Restore Passenger Rail drew headlines after protests in Wellington sparked angry backlash from members of the public. For today's Local Edition, Georgina talks to spokesperson James Cockle about why they are taking this action and how long they plan to carry on for. Plus, Transport Minister Michael Woods and Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau respond to their actions - with Woods also weighing in on another rail matter that's caused chaos for Wellington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 28, 2023 • 47min

Episode 50: Ruth Richardson on fiscal, monetary and tax policies

Former National Party finance minister Ruth Richardson is best remembered for 1991's 'Mother of all Budgets', but she also helped push through the Fiscal Responsibility Act while in Opposition. She joins Thomas this week to share her memories of fiscal and monetary policy from her time in Parliament and as Minister, her thoughts on current policy today, and on the IRD's study released this week into who pays how much tax in New Zealand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 21, 2023 • 48min

Episode 49: What can we expect from Budget 2023?

Budget Month is upon us - well, it's not May yet, but with four weeks to go, it's Budget Month for On the Tiles! To kick a series previewing and discussing Budget 2023 and all things government finances, Thomas is joined by economist Craig Rennie to discuss his time in Grant Robertson's office, what goes into preparing a budget, and what announcements we should and shouldn't expect on May 18th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 13, 2023 • 38min

Episode 48: 20 years on - Helen Clark on why NZ didn't join the Iraq War

In March 2003, the United States and the United Kingdom led a coalition of countries in invading Iraq under the guise of finding 'weapons of mass destruction'. New Zealand did not join the war, a decision that was debated at the time, but 20 years on, history has not looked kindly on those who supported the Iraq War. For a special episode of On the Tiles, Thomas is joined by former Prime Minister Helen Clark to discuss her memories of the lead-up to the war, the conversations that led to her decision not to join the invasion, and how that move affected international relations at the time.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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