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We speak with Tory Whanau about the Mana Wāhine inquiry in which the Waitangi Tribunal is hearing more than 200 claims the Crown has failed in it's obligation to protect wāhine Māori in public and leadership roles from abuse, misogyny, and racism.The govt will amend references to the Treaty of Waitangi in 19 pieces of legislation to ensure the principles are 'clear and consistent', which a coalition agreement made by NZ-First. Is this just NZF's Treaty Principles Bill?In a Fox and Friends segment, the hosts conflate the rise of socialist policies with the 'Red Wave' communism scare of the cold war era. The parallel of how the Left condemn the rise of fascism, and the Right fearmonger about socialism is jarring.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Gary's Economics with Chloe Swarbrick talking about how house prices going up is the same as wages going down and figuring out the economists were wrong suggesting that people will start spending when interest rates went to zeroNciola Willis was challenged by Ryan Bridge to cut all the unimportant departments like 'pacific peoples' and 'women' and in response Willis wanted to make it very clear that Bridge's ideas, and people who think like him, will like the upcoming budget "very, very much" The Bish and Kieran McAnulty battles on Breakfast this morning talking about the alleged Kiwibank sale and the competition by the three government parties to be the ones who are the worst to immigrants. Talbot Mills also has released more polling that shows Winston's Preferred PM numbers closing in on Luxon and that the majority of NZers are concerned about the tobacco industry influence on the government.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Christopher Luxon says National will consider changes to KiwiSaver policy ahead of the election while making his lines clear on immigration fearful that ACT will take more votes away from them, he has told businesses he would be choosing "social stability" over their bottom lines...which is code for 'tough on immigration'.Winston Peters was fiery on Breakfast this morning with his usual amount of venom for the media, but a pretty large dose for National as well telling Tova O'Brien that National would raid the Cullen fund to pay for their budget because of their "failed economic policies" and had a quite extraordinary perspective on a NZer being held in ICE detention.David Seymour and Marama Davidson went toe to toe on Ryan Bridge's show this morning with Davidson being clear that the message from ACT's position around suing in court over climate change was a statement to "vote them out" and, once again, an incredible focus on an Instagram account run by a former employee of the Labour party.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

The government announced on Tuesday it would amend climate laws to prevent companies from being sued over damage caused by greenhouse gas emissions. The change will prevent findings of liability in torts - a type of civil case where one person or entity claims another has caused them harm.Chris Hipkins was on Breakfast and NZ Herald this morning talking the cancellation of fees free, how NZ should fund infrastructure and the government's latest fuel announcementDespite previously denying any links to a Luxury Marmite Sandwich that ruthlessly takes the mickey out of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Labour leader Chris Hipkins now says it’s a former staffer. It comes after Stuff asked questions about how the account could access raw footage shot in the Opposition area of parliament. Why does stuff find the content creator the story here, when last week, with a content creator linked to National, Stuff found the content the focal point, not the creator. We might also have a look at the latest Curia poll as well++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Winston Peters again has gazumped the government by releasing early the cancellation of the fees free. Labour spokesperson for Tertiary Education Shannan Halbert joins us tonight to discuss what this change means for young New Zealanders.Christopher Luxon was live in Newstalk ZB this morning talking about National's proposed changes to the retirement age. While with Hosking, Luxon also talked about the cancellation of the fees free scheme as well.Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has officially quit Te Pati Maori and started her own party to take on this year's election. What does this mean for the left, the left bloc, TPM and more?++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Green MP Kahurangi Carter has a two bills including a 'Meme' (Parody and Satire) Bill, passing through the house at the moment. We look at the impact it would have on freedom of speech and the media landscape.Maiki Sherman has announced she is resigning as Senior Political Editor at TVNZ after weeks of 'unprecedented' scrutiny, most recently when an incident from a year ago involving Lloyd Burr surfaced in the media. A new OECD report is calling for NZ to do more to reform and prepare for the multitude of large impact future events that NZ is facing. Nicola Willis was quick to reject many of the suggestions the report has offered.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

The announcement on the cancellation of the BSA has been picked over for the last 24 hours so we thoughts we'd bring a friend of the show, who also happens to be a media academic, on tonight to chat over the cancellation of the BSA, why and where to from hereMike Hosking glazed PM Christopher Luxon this morning where they both agreed that the only reason the PM had poor polling on managing the economy was because people just "wanted free money". There is also a gross little policy coming out of ACT at the moment where migrants will need to take a "citizen test". The idea is not gross because people will learn a bit more about NZ, it's gross because when Brooke van Velden says the test will be on " what it means to be a New Zealander" which of course may be very different to an ACT party, compared to say a human...or the Green Party.Kieran McAnulty and theBISH were on Breakfast this morning talking about Shane Jones speaking the quiet part out loud about what the government thinks of homeless people and that "clearing our roads and streets of vagrants is somehow worsening those people". ++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

The Broadcasting Standards Authority is set to be scrapped, less than a year after Sean Plunket lost a case with the BSA for breaching the standards. What does this mean for the integrity of media standards going forward?Wayne Brown joined Jack Tame on Q+A over the weekend, addressing his latest controversy, jabs at the current govt, and an insight to the challenges Auckland council are facing.The unemployment has dropped a measly 0.1% and remains at a 10-year high of 5.3%, while job hunters and recruiters struggle with AI in mixing into the recruitment process.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

A fascinating interview by Moana Maniapoto who spoke to Winston Peters on a range of issues including tensions in the coalition, pay equity, "butter chicken tsunamis" and more and Moana highlighted several times the tactic that Mr Peters is using by constantly telling the media that "you guys" are all wrong but never identifies who are these "you guys" groups.ACT leader David Seymour says the Government should go further in its policy of allowing pharmacists to treat and manage medical issues. Seymour, speaking at a health innovation conference in Auckland, said ACT would campaign to allow trained pharmacists to treat more conditions - cutting out the need for a doctor. The NZNO joins us tonight to talk over this policy.Christopher Hipkins did the rounds of breakfast media this morning talking early elections, immigration and infrastructure,++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

David Seymour says ACT's immigration policy is a long-held approach aimed at tackling real challenges, and those claiming he's competing with New Zealand First should be more constructive.Despite the Prime Minister accusing his coalition partner of "playing politics" last week, a senior National MP says the coalition is "working very well". National Party campaign chairperson Simeon Brown told Morning Report, National was focused on making sure it "maximised" its party vote going into the election on November 7.Immigration Minister Erica Stanford has launched a broadside at coalition partner Act’s immigration policy. Stanford said comments by Deputy Prime Minister and Act leader David Seymour on launching the policy showed “he hasn’t thought through this very well”. Stanford says David Seymour hasn’t thought through policy she says will hurt businesses, farmers++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Hana Pilkinton-Ching from Action Station and the Dental for All campaign joins us live to give an update on the latest policy paper they have released.The Treaty is under threat once again with a new bill to be introduced before the election that is to the same extend is not more harmful than the govt's Treaty Principles Bill.Luxon says he was "mischaracterised" in the emails leaked by NZ First but refuses to offer any evidence that backs him up. Chris Finlayson has said National need to distance themselves from the coalition immediately.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation

In an NZ Herald exclusive, we learn that Christopher Luxon was very keen to whole heartedly support the US in their war in Iran and it took Winston Peters to step in and not allow the coalition to do so in his position as Foreign Minister. Helen Clark spoke with Ryan Bridge about that this morningThe other part of the story about the warhawkish nature of the PM is the source of this information being NZ First who released an email chain to journalists demonstrating that Winston Peters has made the call not to support the US' war in Iran in, what Nicola Willis is now calling and act of bad faith and a breach of their "no surprises" agreement as the PM had no heads up the email chain was being releasedTVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman has been suspended for five days from covering Parliament after breaching parliamentary press gallery rules. Speaker Gerry Brownlee made the decision on Thursday afternoon after involving himself in a dispute between the National Party and TVNZ over the alleged behaviour of two gallery reporters last week.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Finance Minister Nicola Willis appeared on the Bradbury Group talking the free market, net core crown debt and when will the government denounce the US and Israel for this illegal war in IranChris Hipkins appeared on Wellington's Newstalk ZB in one of the strangest interviews we've seen in a while. Nick Mills wanted the leader of the opposition to agree that the Luxon led government was strong and stable and then went on to chastise Hipkins because they both "know the while context" of the alleged homophobic slur used by Maiki Sherman when the opposite is true, other than those involved, currently, nobody knows the context. It was very strange.Michel Mulipola, aka "Bloody Samoan" is the target of much right-wing pearl clutching at the moment as his language about politics is colorful and his presentation is cutting. Seems that when the right use language to speak to their base it's okay as it contains no sweary words, but when the left do it to a community of vulnerable people who don't think highly of the police and the government then all of a sudden, it's the worst thing that's happened this election cycle.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Christopher Luxon announced on Friday he would ditch TVNZ Breakfast and the newly hired Tova O'Brien. We'll take a look tonight at what everyone said when Jacinda Ardern ditched Mike Hosking and what National, NZ First and ACT had to say about her decisionDonald Trump was in another assassin plot when a wood be gunman just ran past all Trumps security but was stopped short of getting close to Trump himself Labour still concerned about some details in the Indian FTA especially as leaders in India and NZ seems to be saying different things with concerns are not waylaid as Nicola Willis describes it as "a different turn of phrase"...and we look at the interesting headline that Stuff used for this story which focused on Labour reversing tax cuts for landlords, not the FTA issues.A bunch of other things to cover off including Chewie and Pat seeing the movie "Sgt, Haane", Jordan Rivers explaining what Labour did and the idiot off that is happening in Trumps cabinet++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Tearepa Kahi is a film director and former actor of Ngāti Paoa and Waikato Tainui descent. Kahi is best known for the 2013 drama Mt. Zion starring Stan Walker, and the Pātea Māori Club documentary Poi E: The Story of a Song and we are privileged to have spoken to him on ANZAC day morning about his latest Sgt. Haane.Sgt. Haane tells the story of L. Sgt. Haane Manahi DCM whose extraordinary courage during a 1943 World War II battle at Takrouna, Tunisia, secured a critical victory for the Allies. Blending dramatic re‑enactment with the voices of descendants, the film explores legacy, whakapapa and remembrance.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Comedian Evie Orpe, host of the YouTube channel Dangerously Informed, joins us LIVE to discuss the state of the world and what it means to be a dangerously informed citizen.Luxon pulls out of his weekly interview with TVNZ's breakfast and launched a complaint against TVNZ for attempting to interview Stuart Smith and questioning his disappearance from parliament during Luxon's leadership confidence vote.The Helen Clarke foundation has released a report showing social cohesion is on the decline and Helen Clarke herself discusses what this means for NZ society and how we fix it.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation

NZ has had our ratings downgraded for the first time since 2011 which was post the GFC and Christchurch earthquakes, NZ actually improved our ratings through COVID which can only lead to one conclusion, that Nicola Willis is worse for our economy that the whole world's economy crashing and 10,000 earthquakes in CanterburyLabour to support the Indian FTA with the expected cries from Winston and Shane JonesMore Willis fallout from 'medical' event with Hosking calling Chris Hipkins a pillock, a prick and a prat and Chris Hipkins apologizing again for causing offense. No one yet seems to have asked Nicola Willis or anyone from that side of the house what the noise was...which is important if this is an actual issueKieran McAnulty and Chris Bishop debated Luxon's leadership, the cost-of-living crisis, tattoos and more on TVNZ's Breakfast this morning

Marama Davidson joins us LIVE at 9pm to talk about the release of the Green party list and maybe get her reaction to the soap opera that is happening within the government at the moment. Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters have officially started the separation of National and NZ First both taking pot shots at each other today with Winston making clear he thinks the calling of a vote of confidence by Luxon is weak, and Luxon reminding NZ that Winston supported Labour at the 2017 electionNicola Willis was feisty on RNZ this morning sparring with both Labour's Tangi Utikere and host Ingrid Hipkiss. Willis was cranky at the mere speculation that National wasn't 100% behind Christopher Luxon and had to be reminded that National is in bed with Winston Peters after accused Labour of wanting to partner with him over the opposition to the Indian FTA++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

The PM called for a confidence vote which he got through but Winston says it was a 'very bad move' and suggests it won't be the last which is maybe wh he wouldn't take any questions after the statement but gapped super-fast.New Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones is facing some heat at the moment over allegedly racist comments where he said they would be a "buttered chicken tsunami" id the Indian FTA would pass. Jones says his parliamentary colleagues have suggested he tones down his public comments, but he maintains he gets "cut through" by using hyperbole.Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report on the Indian FTA, the TVNZ poll, why Labour is fighting so hard against TPM and more++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

The PM spent much of his Monday morning talking about the TVNZ poll and his leadership. There was one change in this weeks conversations and that is that both Chris Bishop and the PM have confirmed that there 1s a faction in National who are speaking to the media about Luxon's leadership, what that means though is anybody's guess.Chris Bishop joined Jack Tame on the weekend to talk about the ructions in National confirming there were some calls coming from within the house and also defended changes made to the Clean Car Rebate and promise to build charging stations even though they have made our electrification of NZ much, much worseThe Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick have delivered their 'State of the Planet' speeches in Wellington on Sunday where they are calling for a national plan to electrify homes, transport and industry with natural energy, as a response to the fuel crisis.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Another day, another rumbling from inside of the National Party that Luxon's leadership is in question, prompting Luxon's newly rehearsed line to get stuck on repeat.James Meager has a chat with Mihingarangi Forbes on MATA, with an interview that was surprising yet unoffensive.The fuel crisis, created by Trump and BB's attack on Iran, has put energy and fuel resilience under a microscope, but we overlooked something critical that this govt wants you to forget.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Shane Jones, ass. Energy Minister, has gone off script calling for Fuel companies to be transparent with their supply chain numbers, despite Luxon saying all is well (despite the falling supply). Major sustainable footwear company Allbirds have made dramatic turns to sell AI chips instead of shoes, sending the stock market ballistic.David Seymour faces questions around the number of chronic school absences after the ministry releases it's latest report and numbers.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Finance Ministers the world over are sad because of the latest escalation in the Middle East where the IMF is stating that inflation could top 6% unless something changes very quicklyMSD has said today that there is no evidence of mass homelessness, then quickly backtracked saying that data set shouldn't have been in the release, but now it's out there people like David Seymour are using it as gospel to paint a better picture of what his government is doing than the data would sayFormer All Black Captain Taine Randell is onboard to run with NZ Fist in a weird mix and match where it seems his only cited agreement is "mass immigration", does he have a place to be a positive impact or is this finally evidence of one too many kicks to the headWhat is a broadcaster? We'll also have a look at the latest trust in media from AUT and ponder why we don't see independent media represented in the research and what it all means for the BSA if anything. ++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Chris Hipkins appeared on Herald NOW this morning with a volatile interview with Ryan Bridge posing the question where is the line between hard-nosed journalism and partisan commentaryDonald Trump is not the Messiah, neither is he a doctor, he is a very naughty boy who likes war crimes and dislikes the pope...because he's a think skinned narcissist. The Front Page podcast pondered the issues Christopher Luxon is facing with the media and how he is so very bad at this he needs a personal media advisor in the shape of Rachel Smalley++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

With the ousting of Victor Orban, and Trump's endorsement seemingly to now be more of a hinderance than a help, we wonder what it means for NZ's election, who would be the MAGA party in NZ and is NZ in that same cycle that seems to be views echoing Trump seem to be on the outer right now.Mike Hosking has a theory, and that is that maybe Luxon is doing really, really well and that's why his polling is so poor...what? Yup that was the context of Mike's Minute on FridayChristopher Luxon on Breakfast this morning talking his numbers and why voters are fleeing National for NZ First++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Cyclone Vaianu is forecast to hit the top of the North Island in the next 24-48hours with unprecedented Red Weather warnings issued in places. Chris Penk, as newly appointed Minister of Defence, gives an impressive interview on tonight's news re: the govt's response.Willie Jackson and Paul Goldsmith square-off on Herald Now over what's best for the nation going forward, and what Labour will or won't scrap when elected back in.Hasan Piker has been under the microscope after backing and promoting a candidate for the U.S Senate in Michigan. The Political Establishment has shown how scared they are of Piker, his reach and power to influence elections.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Nicola WIllis was on Breakfast talking about the fuel crisis, she had a particularly bad moment when Tova O'Brien challenged her about NZ families spending $100m more per week on petrol without help for most from the government.Carmel Sepuloni and Christopher Bishop went head-to-head this morning on Winston's surge and the placement poverty that students are facing at the moment.Chloe Swarbrick and David Seymour spar on NZ Herald NOW over the TPU poll and the cease fire leaving NZ exposed due to our fuel dependence++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

There has been a 2 week cease fire announced in the war in Iran, Trump is selling it as his master stroke, it doesn't seem likely this will stick but here we areArtemis 2 has sent back some amazing images from the dark side of the moon setting records for many things including distance travelled from earth.Oil prices have had a dramatic drop today by as much as 15% but there is still no relief at the pump, it's almost like petrol companies put prices up immediately there is an increase but wait to bring them down for days or weeks after a price drop++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has been quizzed on Breakfast this morning about last week's Cabinet changes, which saw a reshuffling of responsibilities for some National Party MPs and spent a lot of time not answer direct questions Tova O'Brien posed to him...then he forgot that Tama Potaka was in Cabinet.The finance minister says she has "never felt so dependent on the actions and feelings of one administration and its leaders", as concerns grow about the fuel shock triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran. It's almost like she is saying external forces are a significant cause of the issues NZ faces today...but just three years ago her then opposition party had no interest in allowing the Labour government to say external forces via a global pandemic was partly responsible for where NZ wasIn the latest episode of Gary's Economics, Gary poses the question can you do anything to protect yourself during the massive energy crisis as a result of the war in Iran? ++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Tonight we look at the reshuffle Christopher has had to do due to Judith Collins and Shane Reti leaving. Including a shocking re-entry + a lesser known MP Mike Butterick makes a huge rise in the National party.The national Māori radio collective, Te Whakaruruhau o Ngā Reo Irirangi Māori o Aotearoa, is weighing legal action in response to potential government funding cuts it says could jeopardise the future of iwi radio stations. Friend of the show Matthew Tukaki of Waatea news had his last radio broadcast on March 31st.Fidel Castro's grandson Sandro Castro went on CNN to discuss the issues in Cuba. We will also look at some interesting insights from bussiness woman, activist and authour Madeline Pendleton on what's going on in Cuba after her recent visit as part of the Nuestra América Convoy.It's friday so that means memes and good news to take us into the loooooong weekend++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

A great 60 minutes spent with Francesca Fiorentini today talking US politics, Once Were Warriors, Haka and Trump's "plans" for Iran.Visit Frani and tell her we sent you https://www.youtube.com/franifio ++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Tainia Waikato joins us LIVE at 9pm for a general catch up on the issues of the day, how her campaign is going in election year and to look at her new podcast that begins on the Big Hairy Network from this SundayMarama Davidson and David Seymour talk about sex workers as candidates and the payment changes to beneficiaries, super annuitants and minimum wage workers from todaySean 'Karen' Plunket has once again come for BHN instructing his listeners to bombard us with complaints. He's done this before and it's in response to a ruling that the BSA has the ability to rule over them based on broadcasting standards. ++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Labour leader Chris Hipkins stands by decision around myocarditis risk stating, 'I read everything' when challenged about the details of the accusation that Labour dropped the ball when it came to advice for vaccines and teens. Very interesting to watch Ryan Bridge in this interview who appropriates the language of the anti vaxxer bringing into question what he thinks about vaccines.ACT's tourism spokesperson Todd Stephenson criticised the government's "slush fund" bringing UK football teams and acts like Robbie WIlliams to NZ. "Why are taxpayers subsidising an event featuring billionaire owned football clubs?" he posted. "Tottenham and Auckland FC aren't charities. They're backed by owners worth billions. Good luck to them, but they don't need help from Kiwi taxpayers."Health Minister Simeon Brown says the Government is “urgently” looking for a temporary fix to help out-of-pocket community and in-home support workers who are having to pay for fuel to do their jobs.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Update on the fuel situation, the price of Diesel and what about our promised LNG depot?Christopher Luxon identified himself on Breakfast as "the CEO" to which he needed to be reminded he is actually the Prime Minister. Tova O'Brien's first day at TVNZ left us hopeful for some accountability when interviewing politiciansNovara Media hosted a really interesting chat where the made very clear the dangers of the enlightened centrist which we will chat about tonight++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Nicola Willis and Shane Jones have revealed the Fuel Alert Levels the country will move into should the conditions be met.NZME have lost a court case against TVNZ and The Disinformation Project. But the court case revealed more about Jim Grenon, and the views of those leading NZME, so much so that Sir Ian Taylor has spoken up to condemn them.What do the French Local elections mean for the global left? Is this a continual trend towards people wanting radical change?++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

The Government has revealed the first part of its plan to replace NCEA, in what the Post Primary Teachers’ union has called a “non-announcement”. Erica Stanford described it as “the first of two major announcements”, PPTA president Chris Abercrombie said there was “nothing in the Minister’s announcement today that we really didn’t know already”. Labour's education spokesperson Ginny Anderson joins us LIVE at 9pm to talk over the changes.David Seymour spoke to Ryan Bridge today about parents who may not be able to afford to take their kids to school because of the fuel crisis and the worry that this will lead to absences to increase for this government.Kieran McAnulty has been accused of crime as he apparently murdered Minister Paul Goldsmith on Breakfast. We'll check on the crime scene to see if we can do anything other than hopes and prayers for Goldsmith's friends and family++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

The Green Party releases their housing campaign/housing election policies are released today and Marama Davidson comes and joins us LIVE to talk about the announcement. We are sure to touch on Iran and the fuel crisis and other topical issues of the ay as well,There is 18 days’ worth of diesel on land and we're told there are more coming that are currently on the water. There is a lot of mixed messages about how much fuel we have with the number seeming to be stagnant, how did we have 7 weeks on land and on the water 2 weeks again, and still 7 weeks still today.Marama Davidson and David Seymour share their thoughts on the resignation of Brooke van Velden and what the government has decided to do with the fuel crisis by helping some families. ++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

About 143,000 families with children will get an additional $50 a week through a boost to the in-work tax credit, the Government has announced. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis announced the urgent cost of living relief package on Tuesday, in response to the global fuel crisis.ACT deputy leader Brooke van Velden won't seek re-election, but could return to politics. ACT Party deputy leader Brooke van Velden will leave Parliament this year, but she isn’t ruling out a return at some point in the (somewhat distant) future.On their Cross-Party Lines podcast Chris Finlayson and Phill Goff shared their thoughts about minor parties taking on former MPs from other parties specifically speaking to Alfred Ngaro becoming a candidate for NZ First.Rodney Hide put a cat among the pigeons when he called hypocrisy of a Christian commentator who was talking of the evils of the left being linked to abortion when he pointed out that Luxon supports all those positions as well. It was a classic case of being hoisted by ones own petard and made for great, but unintended, viewing.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

The Prime Minister was on Newstalk ZB this morning not being able to explain what specifically his government was going to do, and when, to bring relief to NZers over petrol prices, and why NZ condemned the actions of Iran but has been silent on the actions of Israel and the US.We watched the full 1 hour and 6-minute SOTN speech by Winston Peters so you don't have too and have some takeaways including who he is pitching to and how he is trying to distance himself from his coalition partnersFinance Minister Nicola Willis has assured Kiwis that the country has enough of a fuel buffer for seven weeks, but Cameron Bagrie has warned that crunch time is about to hit.Latest RNZ polls shows National falling further behind Labour, what does it mean...if anything?++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Rohan O'Neill-Stevens, Former Deputy-Mayor of Nelson, joins us Live to chat about their latest endeavor running for the Green Party in the 2026 election.We look at the govts latest comms around the fuel crisis, and some mixed messages coming from National's top ministers around the War in Iran.Mariameno Kapa-Kingi joins Mihi Forbes on MATA to chat about her High Court win to be reinstated to TPM and how she is feeling about her options going forward.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Labour says "GDP growth of 0.2 percent for the year shows an economy going nowhere and no relief for New Zealanders doing it tough" and Christopher Luxon says that 'Things could get worse' as Middle East conflict hits fuel. Tonight we'll look at the GDP growth and what Nicola Willis is instructing IRD to do to help with the cost of fuelLloyd Burr sat down with Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong. and finds out that she thinks Trump’s a moron, Luxon is a fish out of water, and prefers coal over gas.Kieran McAnulty joined Breakfast with Chris Bishop where they chatted about the mature perspective they need to take when it comes to the current fuel crisis and what would we have been talking about if National hadn't cancelled the Clean Car Discount++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Executive Director of Greenpeace Aotearoa Dr Russel Norman has said online today that "Trump and Netanyahu’s attacks on Iran are plainly illegal. But the Luxon NZ Govt refuses to call them out. So we presented our Greenpeace petition to Chris Hipkins and Julie Anne Genter today from 1000s of NZers who want the Govt to speak up in favour of international law." Tonight we chat with Dr Norman LIVE at 9.30 about the petition and war in Iran.Marama Davidson and Nicole McKee had a slightly elevated debate this morning about how inequality in schools will impact the new ERO ranking systems where history says the richest schools will also get the best rankings.Chris Hipkins was interviewed this morning about the messaging coming from the government around the fuel crisis and if they had mixed messages/ Hipkins also was asked about the new ERO changes and health system top ups.Christopher Luxon will be happier today after a Talbot Mills poll that still puts them behind Labour but above the 30% mark. We'll take a look over the numbers tonight.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Chris Hipkins made it clear he wouldn't be talking about his private life, especially his children, and has neither confirmed nor denied the claims made against him by his ex-wife on Facebook, Where does that leave us now?Nicola Willis appeared on HeraldNOW this morning not answering questions about how "targeted help" would work. She was also very keen to make sure host Ryan Bridge and the audience that this government has no control over international issues...kind of like COVID where they didn't offer Labour that same grace.The Education Review Office is introducing a colour-coded, four-point scale for rating schools' performance. It said the new system would apply to ERO review reports for schools visited from term two and would be easier for families to understand.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Nicola Willis on Q&A talking fuel prices and how the current war in the Middle East will impact NZ's economy. Also earlier today Willis flagged potential cost of living relief and no fuel tax cuts comingIn the latest breakdown of a ferry system that should have had its first new ship by now, Winston Peters asks KiwiRail about bringing in more spare ferry parts to help keep them limping along. Julie Anne Genter joins us LIVE in the first hour to talk about what this meansDavid Seymour got to play Acting PM today on Breakfast and HeraldNOW talking Iran, rationing fuel and Marsden Point++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Brie Elliot joins live to co-host, discussing recent union-busting strategy by Ministry of Education, and questions about NZ biggest recruiter of teachers, making up 30% of hired teachers.Nicola Willis losing it in the house when questioned about whether the Govt plans to sell NZ assets.The govt knew that ditching the plan to upgrade NZ's health IT infrastructure would lead to longer wait times and harm patient outcomes.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Clint Smith joins us LIVE at 9pm to talk about the recent coversations around Luxon's leadership and what it might mean when it comes to people deciding where to put their vote. Also on the agenda we'll be having a look at the claim an economist made today that NZ will be in deficit for a decade and it's because of COVID spendingCraig Renney joins us LIVE at 9.30 to talk about the increase in fuel prices and the claim by many on the right that the then Labour government spent half of the $60b COVID fund on non-COVID related issuesPolice Association and Retail NZ warn of the dangers of potential changes to Crimes Act, including widening the powers of citizens arrests and allowing retailers to detain suspected offenders, have received a stark warning. The Police Association and Retail NZ say that as well as potentially ending in tragedy, this could see retailers in the dock charged with manslaughter.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

The Wellington region's mayors, as well as iwi, church and social support agency leaders, say the government's proposed move-on orders are not welcome in the region. An open letter decrying the introduction of powers to enable police to relocate people from certain areas - under threat of fines or imprisonment - has been sent to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Tonight Murray Edridge, one of the signatories, joins us LIVE at 9pm to talk about it.Labour has reshuffled its caucus with eight months to go until the election. We'll have a look at who is where and the response from the government.Liam Rutherford, teacher and NZEI negotiation team lead, joins us tonight LIVE at 9.30 to talk about the pay rises offered to non-union primary teachers amid stalled negotiations. This comes after nine months of negotiations between the Commission and the primary school teachers’ union, NZEI Te Riu Roa. The period, which is still continuing, has been peppered with strikes, rejected pay offers and accusations of bad faith.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Chris Hipkins joins us LIVE in his only long form interview today post the release of the COVID-19 Inquiry report on what the report said and how it is being covered in the mediaNicola Willis has learned well from fellow Ministers the art of not answering questions as she ducks and dives on HeraldNow questions about removing tax off fuel and our current debt to GDP ratioMariameno Kapa-Kingi's expulsion from Te Pati Maori has been ruled illegal by the High Court today and Kapa-Kingi must be able to return to TPM++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation

Luxon faces an onslaught of questions from the media over Friday's poll results and speculation that he's out the door.The price of Crude oil has dramatically increased, and the stock market taking a hit in the wake of the war in Iran, but Nicola Willis insures NZ that we are in a good position to weather any possible economic impact.World leaders are bending over to the US, offering boots on the ground and support for an unjust war in Iran.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

The latest Curia Poll is out and it's terrible news for National. Speculation and murmurs say he's on notice to step down or be pushed out.Hannah Spencer of the UK Green Party had a historic win last week overthrowing a Labour candidate from their safe seat. Alongside a few other political wins for the Left.Kristi Noam is officially fired as Secretary of Homeland Security, not long after an abysmal hearing scrutinising her handling of ICE. Meanwhile more Epstein files directly accusing Trump of S*x Assault have finally been released.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/