Melhores podcasts sobre John Macdonald (2024)

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John MacDonald: I'm with the teachers on this one 4:44

2d ago4:44

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{"markup":" I’m glad I’m not a teacher today. \n If I’m honest, I’m glad I’m not a teacher every day. Couldn’t do it. \n But I’m especially glad after this ham-fisted announcement by Associate Education Minister David Seymour that, if schools want to have teacher-only days, they’re going to have to have them outside term time. \n Which is essential…

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Politics Friday with Nicola Grigg and Duncan Webb: Changes to teacher-only days, Dunedin Hospital, Infrastructure and population growth 18:34

2d ago18:34

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{"markup":" Today on Canterbury Mornings, John MacDonald was joined by Duncan Webb and Nicola Grigg for Politics Friday. \n On the agenda: how does National defend what has been labelled an attack on teachers with changes to teacher-only days? Was the Government too ambitious with its plans for the Dunedin hospital? How will this impact medical stu…

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John MacDonald: Population growth is fine, but are we ready? 5:53

3d ago5:53

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When you look around Greater Christchurch, do you look around and think “oh, we could handle another 100-or-so thousand people living here”? Do you think to yourself “our roads aren’t clogged up, our schools aren’t overcrowded, we’ve got plenty of houses”? Do you think that? Or does it feel to you like we’re just getting by with what we’ve got, wit…

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John MacDonald: Where it all went wrong for Andrew Coster 5:30

4d ago5:30

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What about all the weasel words we’ve been hearing from the Government about Andrew Coster? Who’s stepping down from the job of Police Commissioner to head the Government’s new Social Investment Agency. He’s leaving the police force a bit earlier than expected. He was due to stand down in April and, if I was a suspicious person, I’d see this as a w…

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Carmel Sepuloni: Deputy Labour Leader discusses capital gains taxes, new safety measures for public transport workers, and Andrew Coster 7:32

4d ago7:32

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Labour still isn't ruling a capital gains tax in or out, following comments from the boss of our biggest bank. ANZ CEO Antonia Watson says while she isn't jumping for joy about the prospect of a capital gains tax, the time has come to for a tax on realised gains. Labour's Carmel Sepuloni told John MacDonald that Watson is just another example, of a…

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John MacDonald: People are time-wasters in and out of the office 5:34

5d ago5:34

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I don’t know where Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis get this idea from that you can only do a hard day’s work if you’re physically in the office or on the premises, as opposed to working remotely from home. Because, from my experience, there is a hell of a lot of time wasted in a lot of workplaces. Nevertheless, the Prime Minister and the Public…

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John MacDonald: Here's why ECAN speedster needs to hit the road 5:42

6d ago5:42

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ECAN regional council chair Peter Scott has to go. You’ll remember the fuss earlier this year when he admitted to Newstalk ZB that he’d been farming illegally on his South Canterbury property without the appropriate consents. And how, after that blunder, he disappeared for a while - ECAN spent $66,000 on a 10-week investigation - and then he was ba…

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Cosentino: World-renowned illusionist on how magic taught him to read at age 12 11:04

6d ago11:04

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World-renowned illusionist and 'International Magician of the Year', Cosentino, is bringing his spectacular new live show Decennium to Christchurch in November. Decennium is a 90-minute stage spectacular, which was written, produced, and choreographed by Cosentino. He'll perform his most death-defying escapes that will thrill your senses, his great…

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John MacDonald: What's the Christchurch Council's beef with food trucks? 6:27

9d ago6:27

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It seems to me that the Christchurch City Council has really got it in for the Arts Centre. For starters, when the Arts Centre asked for $20 million in council support over the next 10 years, the council said “yeah, nah” and gave it just under $6 million instead. Now, it wants to sting the Arts Centre $18,000 for increasing the number of food truck…

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John MacDonald: The police have won the Comanchero battle. But who will win the war? 5:26

11d ago5:26

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With nearly every Comanchero gang member in this country facing criminal charges, is this the beginning of the end for this Australian outfit’s New Zealand operation? They set-up shop here six years ago and have been helped enormously by Australia’s 501 deportation programme, but it’s not as if the gang’s been operating here just to give these guys…

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John MacDonald: Where's the justice in concurrent prison sentences? 6:10

12d ago6:10

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Nothing brings out the redneck in me as much as a judge handing out a concurrent prison sentence. You know the situation. A person’s found guilty on, say, two charges —let’s say they get two-year sentences for each— but they don’t go to prison for two years plus two years (four years), instead, they serve the sentences concurrently. Meaning they’re…

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John MacDonald: More ludicrous council spending in Christchurch 5:25

13d ago5:25

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The Christchurch City Council has learned nothing from the cathedral debacle. Because it’s now going to spend $19.5 million over the next four years, so that work can start on repairing and restoring the old provincial chambers building in the centre of town. $19.5 million. Nearly twice as much ratepayer money as what was going to go into the cathe…

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John MacDonald: I’m glad I’m not working in the health system 4:43

16d ago4:43

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I’m glad I’m not working in the health system. Not that I’d be much use if I was, I’ve never been that great with blood. But the reason I’m glad I’m not a doctor or a nurse or a GP or a specialist, is the big stick that’s being pointed at all those people by the Government with its new targets. If I was starting a shift on a ward somewhere right no…

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John MacDonald: Is it time to end the ACC freeride for tourists? 5:00

17d ago5:00

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This is not the first time I’ve said this, but we are the people’s republic of pushovers, aren’t we? The way we give overseas visitors free ACC cover. Even more so when you consider the news that ACC wants to increase its levies by two or three times the rate of inflation over the next three years because it's taking longer and costing more for peo…

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John MacDonald: Should we keep treating 10-year-olds as criminals? 5:24

18d ago5:24

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If someone is 10 years old, they aren't legally allowed to smoke. They aren’t legally allowed to drink alcohol, and they’re not really allowed to have their own Facebook page, but they can be held criminally responsible for violent crimes such as murder or manslaughter. And the new Chief Children’s Commissioner, Dr Claire Achmad, says that’s crazy …

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Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on a potential social media ban for kids, Winstone's closures, the energy crisis 7:44

18d ago7:44

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John MacDonald was joined by Chris Hipkins for their regular catchup. Labour's leader is siding with the Prime Minister in being open to exploring a social media ban for kids. Australia's Government's examining banning under-16 year olds from using sites like Instagram, Facebook, and X. Christopher Luxon has said he's looking into the policy. Chris…

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John MacDonald: Fuel taxes and toll roads are better than nothing 5:10

19d ago5:10

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At last, Selwyn mayor Sam Broughton has come up with an idea that I actually agree with. There was his push recently for the speed limit on the Southern Motorway to be bumped up to 120 kph, just because people are driving that fast anyway. That wasn’t his finest hour. But this idea he’s pushing today - that new road tolls need to be created and hig…

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John MacDonald: I know you hate taxes. But have you got any better ideas? 6:03

20d ago6:03

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It might happen. It might not. What I’m talking about, is the way some people seem to think they have to jump to the defence of the super rich whenever anyone mentions the idea of a wealth tax. Which one of our country’s wealthiest people is actually advocating for today. This is Bruce Plested, who was a co-founder of the Mainfreight transport busi…

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Politics Friday with Reuben Davidson and Matt Doocey: Hagley College's flexible education model, the international visitor levy, pokie machines in Christchurch 20:35

23d ago20:35

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National’s Matt Doocey and Labour’s Reuben Davidson joined John MacDonald this week for Politics Friday. They discussed Hagley College’s idea to trial a flexible model, with students working from home two days a week – how does this fit in with the Government’s plans for attendance? Will increasing the visitor levy be the answer to funding issues, …

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John MacDonald: $10M fines will sort out the supermarkets. As if 5:26

24d ago5:26

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The Commerce Commission says the big supermarket operators are still creaming it. They’re not making the changes the Commission wanted them to make. Their profits are still too high and the Commission is talking tough, saying it would like to be able to fine them up to $10 million if they keep ripping people off and ignoring what the Commission wan…

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Eric Idle: Comedian on his upcoming show in Christchurch 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live!' 10:28

24d ago10:28

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Monty Python star Eric Idle is making his way to Christchurch in his one man musical. Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live! is a nostalgic reflection on his love comedy, music, life, and what he calls “Mock and Roll”, a blend of comedy and music. He joined John MacDonald live from Los Angeles to discuss the show that will be hitting the cit…

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Phil Mauger: Christchurch Mayor on the Commonwealth Games report, high rises in the CBD, and pokie machine harm 11:05

24d ago11:05

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A report into the viability of Christchurch hosting the Commonwealth Games took 14 hours to write, after it was requested in January. The report, commissioned by Mayor Phil Mauger, from Council and Christchurch NZ recommended Christchurch avoid holding a standalone event. Newstalk ZB has revealed it cost just over $1000 for staff time. Mauger told …

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John MacDonald: Are we done now with the Commonwealth Games? 5:26

25d ago5:26

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It is time for Christchurch to get real. To get real and accept that we will never host the Commonwealth Games. Never host them on our own, and not even bother trying to be part of any national bid to host them in the future. I’ve never shared Mayor Phil Mauger’s dream of getting the Games here again. His idea is based purely and simply on his rose…

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John MacDonald: The Government's roading spend-up is a no-brainer 4:55

26d ago4:55

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Let’s get this clear from the start: Transport Minister Simeon Brown is no knight in shining armour coming to the rescue of motorists up and down the country. He’s not doing anything special or spectacular with this announcement that the Government wants to spend a record amount of money on our roads and transport. $32.9 billion over the next three…

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John MacDonald: Our view of the pension needs to change 5:14

27d ago5:14

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Life’s all about choices. And we need to make some. Outgoing Treasury boss Dr Caralee McLiesh says cutting costs here and there, like the Government is doing at the moment, isn’t going to be enough to really get the country's finances in order. And she reckons one of the things we need to do is make changes to the government superannuation scheme. …

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John MacDonald: Road user charges are fairer for everyone 5:09

1M ago5:09

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If you drive a petrol vehicle, how’s that $20-a-week tax cut looking now that the Government wants to sting you with road user charges? I’m being a bit facetious. Because I actually think road user charges are much fairer than fuel taxes. Because, when you use a road, it makes no difference whether you drive an old dunger or something more modern -…

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Politics Friday with Megan Woods and Matt Doocey: Widespread road user charges, infrastructure plans, and importing LNG 21:14

1M ago21:14

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This week on Politics Friday, Labour’s Megan Woods and National’s Matt Doocey joined John to dig into some of the biggest political stories of the week. On the agenda was the proposed road user charges system – will it work? Is it fair? Can National and Labour agree on an infrastructure plan to ensure things get finished? And is importing LNG a lon…

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John MacDonald: Bipartisan infrastructure planning? Pfft 5:16

1M ago5:16

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I love the Government’s thinking on infrastructure planning. It wants us to have a 30-year plan for big projects that politicians, generally, wouldn’t be able to muck around with. Which, of course, would give us all a lot of certainty. It would also give the people who invest their own money in infrastructure certainty, as well. So a great idea. Be…

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the national infrastructure plan, Christchurch Cathedral funding, Canterbury Museum funding 11:03

1M ago11:03

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Finance Minister Nicola Willis is visiting Christchurch today and joined John MacDonald in studio to give her thoughts on a few topics. They discussed National's infrastructure 30-year plan. Is she confident of getting cross party support? What were her true thoughts when she was approached about putting more money into the Christchurch Cathedral, …

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John MacDonald: This speed limit increase makes no sense 4:53

1M ago4:53

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It’s not quite as fast as Selwyn mayor Sam Broughton wants it. But the Government’s thinking about raising the speed limit on the Southern Motorway between Rolleston and Christchurch to 110 kph per hour - which would be the highest speed limit in the South Island. Mayor Broughton reckons it should be 120, the Government thinks 110 is more like it, …

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Chris Hipkins: Labour leader talks oil and gas exploration, a Canterbury Super City Council, the speed limit changes for the Southern Motorway 6:47

1M ago6:47

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John was joined by Labour Leader Chris Hipkins on the show today for their regular catch up. John was keen to find out where Labour stands really on oil and gas exploration in New Zealand - if they get back into power will they honour any contracts in place? Does Hipkins agree with the proposed speed limit change on the Southern Motorway, given the…

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John MacDonald: Hysterical statements won't keep the lights on 5:02

1M ago5:02

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Sometimes, no matter how much of a greenie you might think you are, you just have to get real. Tell that to the likes of the Labour Party, though, which is saying the moves announced by the Government to try and make sure we have enough electricity to keep the heaters and lights on, and the factories operating, show that it is “giving up on climate…

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John MacDonald: What backdown? The Government's just facing reality 5:51

1M ago5:51

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I think the Government’s done a John Key. You know - float an idea, wait for the noise, and change the thing people are making the most noise about. Which is exactly what’s happened with the new Fast Track legislation for large-scale infrastructure and mining projects. Some are saying the Government’s 'backed-down' with its decision to let an indep…

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John MacDonald: RMA changes only part of the solution to our power puzzle 5:13

1M ago5:13

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If you’ve heard all the talk over the past 24 hours about the Government making more changes to the Resource Management Act and you’ve thought ‘oh boring, nothing to do with me’, think again. Because there’s one aspect that has potential to make a difference for anyone and everyone in the country. Which includes you. I don’t think it’s going to be …

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Politics Friday with Vanessa Weenink and Labour's Duncan Webb: NZ's energy crisis, the treaty bill and central government 17:32

1M ago17:32

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Today on Politics Friday John was joined by National's Vanessa Weenink and Labour's Duncan Webb in studio. Is New Zealand in an energy crisis, and will the RMA changes help get more power into our grid at a better price? Why is National supporting the treaty bill to a certain point, even though they have no plans at all to support it past the first…

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Ben Campbell: Kiwi band Zed's Bassist on their first album in 20 years 11:57

1M ago11:57

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Today Kiwi iconic band Zed release their first album in 20 years, Future Memory. Formed at Cashmere High School, the Canterbury band will celebrate with a launch party in Akaroa today. Bassist Ben Campbell joined John to talk about the album, their history and the pressure their fame brought the young group 20 years ago. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio…

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John MacDonald: Why the PM shouldn't be giving councils a ticking-off 4:31

1M ago4:31

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If we thought the last government was a bunch of control freaks, the current one’s just as bad, isn’t it? That's what I’m thinking with all this talk from the Prime Minister, telling local councils that ratepayers are sick of white elephants, that they need to focus on the basics like collecting the rubbish, fixing the pipes and filling-in potholes…

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Phil Mauger: Christchurch Mayor on the Cathedral rebuild, the Prime Minister's comments on council spending, LIV Golf 8:13

1M ago8:13

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John MacDonald was joined in studio by Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger for their regular catch up. What did he make of the Prime Minister’s comments on council spending? The work on the Christ Church Cathedral has been indefinitely paused, will it receive any more ratepayer money? And, does he support the idea of LIV Golf making its way to Christchu…

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John MacDonald: Christchurch's cathedral will never be finished. Here's why 6:01

1M ago6:01

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Remember Bishop Victoria Matthews? Who wanted to pull down the Christchurch cathedral after the earthquakes? Reckon she’s thinking “told you so” now that the reinstatement is officially on ice? Bet she is. And if she isn’t, she should be. Because let’s be realistic. On ice, whatever you want to call it, the cathedral will never be finished. Never. …

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Andy Dickson: The Narcs guitarist talks the music scene of the 80's, Selwyn Sounds 2025 10:30

1M ago10:30

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An award-winning Christchurch band is in the lineup for the 2025 Selwyn Sounds. The Narcs’ Andy Dickson joined John MacDonald for a chat about the music scene in the 80’s, and what it was like to perform with some of the biggest names in the industry like Elton John and Queen. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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John MacDonald: Limiting booze sales - Auckland has but Christchurch shouldn't 5:09

1M ago5:09

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With some ideas, they sound better than they actually are. Which is how I’m feeling about this idea that Christchurch should do what Auckland has just done and ban supermarkets and bottle stores from selling alcohol after 9 o’clock at night. I don’t think it’s a good idea. Because I just don’t think it would make people buy less alcohol, they’d jus…

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John MacDonald: I don't like this carrot-and-stick road safety funding 5:31

1M ago5:31

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I don’t like the idea of the Government dangling $72 million in front of the cops and saying to them: “You’ll get this if you test the number of drivers we want you to test for drugs and alcohol.” You might think it’s great that the police are being told what’s expected of them and that some of their funding depends on it. But I don’t. Don’t get me…

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John MacDonald: We'd be hypocrites if we said no to LIV Golf 5:31

1M ago5:31

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If you don’t like the idea of Saudi Arabia putting money into sport, then tell anyone you know who supports Manchester City to burn their shirt. If you don’t like the idea of Saudi Arabia putting money into sport, then tell anyone you know who’s right into Formula 1 that they should be ashamed of themselves. If you don’t like the idea of Saudi Arab…

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Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader talks the Jobseeker sanctions, genetic engineering, and rising crime rates 9:26

2M ago9:26

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Today on Newstalk ZB Canterbury Mornings John MacDonald was joined by Labour Leader Chris Hipkins for their regular chat. He asked his feelings about the ACT party wanting to sanction those who get pregnant while on the benefit, how will that impact families? Does he support lifting the ban on genetic engineering? And why is crime still going up un…

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John MacDonald: I say no to mayor's speed limit increase 9:26

2M ago9:26

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When you drive the Southern Motorway between Rolleston and Christchurch, how fast do you go? According to the mayor of Selwyn, Sam Broughton, chances are you go faster than 100 kph. Which is why he thinks the speed limit on that piece of road should be lifted to 120 kph. An idea which I think is ridiculous. I’m thinking it probably has something to…

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John MacDonald: What's all this talk about beneficiary-bashing? 5:30

2M ago5:30

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Look out dole bludgers, we’re coming after ya. That’s the Government’s message to beneficiaries who are being warned that, if they abuse the system, there’ll be limits on what they can spend their benefit money on. This is all part of the new traffic light system for people on the Jobseeker benefit. Some might say it’s a traffic light system with a…

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John MacDonald: Here's what we should do with Cathedral Square 5:24

2M ago5:24

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Can you believe the audacity of the Christchurch Cathedral Reinstatement Project asking the Government for another $60 million? Quite rightly Finance Minister Nicola Willis has said no and the Anglican Cathedral is now likely to be mothballed. Which leaves us with the question: what do we do now with Cathedral Square? There are two options, as I se…

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John MacDonald: Come back 3 Waters. All is forgiven 5:04

2M ago5:04

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Come back 3 Waters - all is forgiven. You might be thinking that, now the Government has told councils they’re going to have to borrow truckloads of money to sort out their water infrastructure problems. Which could impact their credit ratings, increase their overall borrowing costs and increase rates. So yeah - that’s how I’m feeling. Because I’m …

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John MacDonald: Is a boot camp military-style if the military aren't there? 5:23

2M ago5:23

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When you think of military-style academies for young offenders, is the military part of it with a capital M or a small m? Because the Government’s in the firing line after confirming that there are no military personnel on-site at the trial academy which started-up last week, and that there’ll be no military personnel there on an ongoing basis. Whi…

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John MacDonald: Is compulsory health insurance the answer? 4:57

2M ago4:57

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So the guy running the hospital system says it could go broke within just a few months and we’re going to just keep on doing things the way we have forever, are we? That would be nuts. Which is why I think we’d be much better off if we just required people to have health insurance. The public system which Dr Lester Levy —who is the Commissioner app…

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