Political commentators Neale Jones and Tim Hurdle

Neale and Tim join Kathryn to talk about the rise in inflation and drop in consumer confidence - how are the major parties responding? They'll also look at the inner turmoil for the Green Party, with the weekend ousting of co-leader James Shaw and discuss the result of New Zealand First Foundation case.Neale and Tim join Kathryn to talk about the rise in inflation and drop in consumer confidence - how are the major parties responding? They'll also look at the inner turmoil for the Green Party, with the weekend ousting of co-leader James Shaw and discuss the result of New Zealand First Foundation case.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 Capital Government Relations.Tim Hurdle is a former National party advisor and was campaign director for National at the 2020 election.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details