95bFM: What's Up with Jacinda Ardern

What's Up? w/ Jacinda Ardern: December 19, 2018

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +1300

The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, dials in this morning to say Merry Christmas and look back on the past year in government, while also chatting with Mikey about what's on the horizon, such as the binding referendum for legalising cannabis, and what we need to do to reduce child poverty.

What's Up? w/ Jacinda Ardern: November 21, 2018

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +1300

Mikey catches up with our Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, about her recent international affairs at APEC (you know, business and security and stuff) as well as topics that are closer to home such as the recent announcement of a $3.5 billion early childhood plan, and re-entry into the Pike River mine.

What's Up? w/ Jacinda Ardern: November 7, 2018

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +1300

Mikey catches up with the PM over the pay strikes in Aotearoa for some of those important roles in our society, teachers and midwives. Also talking other new roles, 600 of them in fact, and these new houses, Kiwibuild, who are they for? Mike gets the low down from the Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, on all thats new and (hopefully) changing.

What's Up? w/ Jacinda Ardern: October 24, 2018

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +1300

After a historical week for New Zealand politics, and what proved to be very challenging for one party, Mikey catches up with the leader of the Labour party and current PM, Jacinda Ardern about how this reflects the state of politics. In other news, what else has been going on for Labour?

What's Up? w/ Jacinda Ardern: October 10, 2018

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +1300

The Prime Minister is back from the States but more importantly, back talking to Mikey on 95bFM. Covering many of the latest political news on our horizons, such as climate change, 'fleecing' fuel prices (something Mikey and Jacinda both feel very strongly about), and the government spending surplus that was announcements. It's announcements galore for the government this week, wowee.

What's Up? w/ Grant Robertson: September 26, 2018

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +1200

Grant Robertson dials in from sunny Wellington (to grim Auckland) to talk about WADA's decision to reinstate Russia after the doping scandals (he's not stoked on the idea), these tax cuts everyone has been whispering about, and the Prime Minister's visit to New York with baby Neve; who says you can't be Mum and PM?!

What's Up? w/ Jacinda Ardern: September 12, 2018

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +1200

It's been a big week for New Zealand politics, so where to start? What's next for broadcasting, post Clare Curran's departure? Do we have an agreed upon number for our refugee quota? And is there a future for compulsory Te Reo in schools? Mike gets all the answers from our Prime Minister, Jacinda Arden.

What's Up? w/ Jacinda Ardern: August 29, 2018

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +1200

Mike reunites with the Prime Minister over current political affairs; covering the mental health statistics, early childhood centers, the new business council and plans with NASA. Cool, huh?

What's Up? w/ Jacinda Ardern: August 15, 2018

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +1200

The Prime Minister's back on the line, and back down to business. Covering leaky opposition travel expenses, the current teachers' strike, and the unfolding saga of Wally Haumaha - it's a busy chat, well met. Welcome back, PM.

What's Up? w/ Grant Robertson: August 1, 2018

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +1200

If Sarah can get the sting bank under control, then Grant's here with some timely responses to Sir Key's recent opinions on the economy. And, as Winston Peters steps down from his time in the big chair, what's the Finance Minister's opinion on his performance as leader?