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Kerre McIvor Mornings

KERRE MCIVOR MORNINGS

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No long term strategy for emergency accommodation, says CEO

The Ministry of Social Development has started charging people in motels and other emergency accommodation by 25 per cent of their income. The policy came into...
Budget is why Pharmac is letting down New Zealanders, CEO says

Pharmac is struggling to cater to the demand of Kiwis. Chief executive Sarah Fitt says the drug buying agency works for the best health outcomes for New Zealanders,...
Kerre McIvor: Predictable howls of outrage over new accommodation expense

Housing was a big talking point in this year's election, just as it was in the 2017 election and deservedly so. There were 19,438 on the State House waiting list,...
Auckland University professor calls for health system overhaul

The incoming Health Minister is being urged to overhaul the system, in the wake of Covid 19. Auckland University Emeritus Professor Peter Davis says Jacinda Ardern's...
Kerre McIvor: National needs to take a good hard look at themselves

Well, that's the election done and dusted, and the polls did in fact translate into votes on the day. Jacinda Ardern has led Labour to an historic victory and...
Political commentators weigh in on Labour's historic win and National's bloodbath

The pressure is on Jacinda Ardern to make use of her new mandate to affect real change. Labour has secured 49.1 percent of the vote in last night's election - with...
Māori Party back in Parliament as Rawiri Waititi wins Waiariki

The country's "unapologetic Māori voice" is returning to Parliament with Rawiri Waititi wresting the Waiariki seat off Labour's Tāmati Coffey. "The people have...
What next for NZ First leader Winston Peters?

NZ First leader Winston Peters has thanked voters, volunteers and NZ First staff around New Zealand at the Duke of Marlborough in Russell. "Ladies and Gentleman...
Steven Joyce on Labour's landslide win: 'A lot of people voted strategically'

A former National Finance Minister believes many of those who voted for Labour - will have been holding their noses as they did so. Steven Joyce told Kerre McIvor...
Sir Michael Cullen on Labour's historic victory - no mandate to scare the centre

Sir Cullen Michael says Labour's historic victory is a green light for much needed changes in climate action and transport infrastructure. But it is not a mandate...
Chloe Swarbrick on her phenomenal upset win in Auckland Central

Chloe Swarbrick says it's phenomenal to have won Auckland Central. Special votes haven't been counted but she's leading by 500 votes. Swarbrick told Kerre McIvor...
David Seymour: Act will hold the Government to account on key issues

Act expects to have power in Parliament - even on the opposition benches. The party is set to go from one MP to ten, after winning Epsom and soaking up eight percent...
Gerry Brownlee considering his position after horror election night

National's Gerry Brownlee has revealed he's considering his position in the party, after last night's devastating election result. It's ended up with just 26.8...
Judith Collins on devastating election result: 'It was not our time'

Judith Collins has admitted National never expected to win the election. She's spoken to Newstalk ZB's Kerre McIvor, in her first interview since last night's historic...
James Shaw jubilant with Greens and Chloe Swarbrick's results

Greens co-leader James Shaw remains hopeful of being part of the next Labour government. He told Kerre McIvor while Labour doesn't have to include them, there's...
Grant Robertson feeling humbled after stunning election result

Labour's Grant Robertson is over the moon with last night's election result. The finance spokesman told Kerre McIvor you never take anything for granted, and he's...
Kerre McIvor: Police should be left to do their job - and that includes pursuits

Seriously, why would you be a police officer? You're damned if you do, damned if you don't. An Independent Police Conduct Authority report has slammed police...
National leader Judith Collins joins Kerre McIvor for an hour of talkback

The leader of the National Party's making a last-ditch plea to undecided voters ... to tick twice for blue. Judith Collins told Kerre McIvor they should vote for...
Caller Deborah on Covid fear - perpetuated by Government and abetted by media

Deborah was by far one of our most popular callers in the last while! LISTEN ABOVE.
Caller Deborah on Covid fear - perpetuated by Government and abetted by media

Deborah was by far one of our most popular callers in the last while! LISTEN ABOVE.
Kerre McIvor: Obesity - whose fault is it?

If you're fat - unhealthily overweight - is it a matter of personal responsibility or because you're a victim of a toxic food culture? Judith Collins was speaking...
James Shaw joins Kerre McIvor to discuss election issues

The Greens don't have a bottom line for forming a coalition in parliament. Co-leader James Shaw reveals instead the party has six top priorities it's taking into...
Kerre McIvor: Academics and ideologues have taken over our education system

I have been banging on about this for years. A new report from the New Zealand Initiative backs up everything I've ever thought of about our education system. What...
Winston Peters wants 'cowards' who throw sucker punches locked up

New Zealand First is promising that introducing a "coward Punch" law will be a major priority in any post-election deals with other political parties. And, speaking...
Caller Jeremy believes we are reaching peak Covid panic

Jeremy called into Kerre McIvor to discuss the panic around Covid-19 and says there is no risk/benefit analysis that stacks up. If we are not prepared to take risks...
David Seymour joins Kerre McIvor in studio after leaders debate

Act Party leader David Seymour says being Deputy Prime Minister isn't out of the question - but it's unlikely. During last night's second leaders' debate, National's...
Potential deputy PM? David Seymour says it's unlikely

Act Party leader David Seymour says being Deputy Prime Minister isn't out of the question - but it's unlikely. During last night's second leaders' debate, National's...
Rare indoor plant worth thousands of dollars stolen in Christchurch

A rare indoor plant has been stolen from the Christchurch Botanic Gardens amid the current craze over house plants. The variegated monstera is hard to come by here...
Sir John Key: 'Need an alternative' to Auckland Harbour Bridge

Former Prime Minister Sir John Key reckons the time is now to build a second harbour bridge in Auckland, amid the ongoing troubles with the current crossing. Motorists...
Boris Johnson announces new restrictions, urges 'spirit of togetherness'

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appealed for resolve and a “spirit of togetherness” through the winter as he unveiled new restrictions on everyday life...

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