Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald
9am-12pm Weekdays
Every weekday join the new voice of local issues on Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald, 9am-12pm weekdays.
It’s all about the conversation with John, as he gets right into the things that get our community talking.
If it’s news you’re after, backing John is the combined power of the Newstalk ZB and New Zealand Herald news teams. Meaning when it comes to covering breaking news – you will not beat local radio.
With two decades experience in communications based in Christchurch, John also has a deep understanding of and connections to the Christchurch and Canterbury commercial sector.
Newstalk ZB Canterbury Mornings 9am-12pm with John MacDonald on 100.1FM and iHeartRadio.
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Nine-thousand strong: Crusaders fans occupy One NZ Stadium for the first time
Over nine-thousand punters turned up for the Crusaders open training session at One New Zealand Stadium on Thursday evening. John MacDonald also went along and spoke...
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John MacDonald: Luxon's leadership is more than just a party matter
After hearing Chris Bishop on Newstalk ZB this morning, there are two things about the National Party and its leader that I am in no doubt about. I am in absolutely...
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Politics Friday: Doocey and McLellan on Luxon's leadership, WoFs and the Crusaders' horses
National's Matt Doocey and Labour's Tracey McLellan joined John MacDonald for Politics Friday this week. They covered some of the biggest topics from the week from...
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John MacDonald: Don't swallow the arguments against this water upgrade
I’ve never had a problem with the chlorine that’s been in Christchurch's water. Which is why I'm not at all upset at the news that it’s going to be in the water...
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John MacDonald: No one wants to pay more tax, but...
Do we need more taxes? There are two ways we can look at it. Does The Government need more tax revenue? Yes, I think it does. Which is why those tax cuts after...
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"It was never shared" Hipkins on vaccine advice that ministers never received
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says ministers did not receive key advice about myocarditis risks for 12 to 17-year‑olds during the COVID response. Speaking on Canterbury...
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John MacDonald: States of emergency are woke? Give me strength
Two questions: what does “woke” mean to you? And are states of emergency “woke”? The reason I'm asking is that the Mayor of Wairoa thinks they are. Which I think...
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John MacDonald: Luxon needs to do some elbowing for fuel supplies too
After what happened at the weekend, I think Christopher Luxon needs to take a leaf out of Anthony Albanese's book, jump on a plane and head over to South Korea to...
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John MacDonald: Is this the answer to the Cathedral question?
Finally, someone has come up with an idea for the Anglican Cathedral in Christchurch that makes a load of sense. It doesn’t involve running to the Government cap-in-hand....
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Politics Friday: Campbell and Davidson on The Cathedral, the old stadium and the Bromley stench
National's Hamish Campbell and Labour's Reuben Davidson joined John MacDonald for Politics Friday this week. They covered some of the biggest topics from the week...
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John MacDonald: What's the chance of this ceasefire lasting?
Anyone who thinks the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran is going to last the full two weeks is dreaming. How many reasons can I give you? Because...
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"We don't need it": Mauger on Apollo Projects Stadium, New Brighton's redevelopment, and the outgoing Council CEO
The Mayor of Christchurch thinks the site of soon to be retired Apollo Projects Stadium should be sold on when it's returned to the council's ownership. Phil Mauger...
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John MacDonald: Ditching fuel tax increases would be shortsighted
After pretty much telling us to calm the farm over the fuel situation, I can’t believe the government is getting all antsy about its fuel tax increase - due to kick-in...
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John MacDonald: Not everyone can get fuel relief, but these people should
I hope the employment relations authority whips Health NZ into shape and tells it to stop taking the mickey out of home care workers who are really struggling with...
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John MacDonald: Is the PM missing his moment?
I bumped into a mate at the supermarket yesterday and one of the first things he said to me was, “Where’s Christopher Luxon?”. And I knew straight away what he...
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John MacDonald: Is this the end of Hipkins' election chances?
I think Chris Hipkins’ time could be up. He said to me last week that he’d had better weeks, after his ex-wife made those claims about him on social media. But,...
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Politics Friday: Davidson and Smith on Hipkins, fuel, and the new stadium
Labour's Reuben Davidson and National's Stuart Smith joined John MacDonald for Politics Friday this week. The covered the biggest news of the week, including the...
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Constructor CEO pleased One NZ stadium has been delivered ahead of time and on budget
The head of the construction company who built the new One New Zealand Stadium is pleased the stadium has been delivered to the city ahead of time and on budget. Mark...
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John MacDonald: The Red Sea precedent NZ can't ignore
MPs are debating whether New Zealand should get involved in securing and opening up the Strait of Hormuz to shipping again. Labour is arguing that the Government...
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"We're not panicking yet": Mauger on Fuel Impacts, Councils Satisfaction Survey, and One NZ Stadium Opening
The Mayor of Christchurch isn't too worried about the impact of fuel prices on the council at the moment but is keeping a close eye on things. Phil Mauger told...
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John MacDonald: Targeted approach to fuel prices misses the mark
There are two ways you could look at the Government's fuel relief package. On one hand, you could say it shouldn't have bothered at all. On the other, you could...
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John MacDonald: Govt should be talking about more than just fuel supplies
Even though the New Zealand government is making the fuel situation sound a bit more urgent than it had been up until now, sounding slightly a bit more antsy than...
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John MacDonald: The fairest way for businesses to recoup fuel costs
This fuel situation is starting to feel like herding cats. You’ve got the government, on one hand, going on about seven weeks supply. Don’t panic, keep calm and...
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John MacDonald: Fuel relief plan is focusing on the wrong people
I reckon the Government is going about this fuel price rescue package the wrong way. It seems to think it's doing the right thing picking low-to-middle income earners...
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NZ at risk of 'stagflation' as inflation rises and GDP sees minimal growth
New Zealand's economy wasn't doing as well as we thought, even before war broke out in the Middle East. Latest Stats NZ data shows GDP rose just 0.2% in the December...
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John MacDonald: ANZAC force - are we biting off more than we can chew?
While I don't like the idea of us being dragged into the AUKUS military alliance with Australia, the UK, and the US, I think what the government's doing creating...
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John MacDonald: Food prices are one thing we can't blame on politicians
There’s no doubt the Government has failed us on food prices. But then, it was always going to. In fact, any politician who says they’re going to bring food prices...
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"I deny all allegations": Hipkins responds to ex-wife's social media posts
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins doesn't want people to read too much into him considering his political future as ripples spread from personal allegations made by his...
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John MacDonald: Are my views on EVs changing at all?
Maybe my head is in the sand, but all this excitement about fuel prices isn’t making me any more inclined to buy an electric vehicle. Tell that to the people who...
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John MacDonald: The COVID toilet paper rush was OTT and so is this
I’ve got a story which has Covid-19 toilet paper mania written all over it. I was blown away talking to someone in Christchurch at the weekend who said they’d been...
