Justice Committee has given its recommendation to pass the Electoral Amendment Bill, only amending the roll out of the changes. Ignoring 80% of the 2700 submissions opposing the bill.It has been revealed that the UK and other international trade partners are unhappy with NZ's u-turn on its commitment to meet international climate targets, despite the govt repeatedly saying there wasn't any concerns raised with them.A year after criticising the Government's rushed procurement process for the Gumboot Friday mental health initiative, the auditor-general now says the contract is being managed properly and in line with good practice.=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Dr Alexander Plum from AUT join us LIVE at 9pm to discuss his latest article "Māori face harsher sentences than NZ Europeans for similar drink-driving offences – with lasting consequences"https://theconversation.com/maori-face-harsher-sentences-than-nz-europeans-for-similar-drink-driving-offences-with-lasting-consequences-269070Newly released advice shows officials urged the government against its welfare crackdown on 18-and-19-year-olds, warning it could actually increase the risk of long-term benefit dependency. MSD also said the tightened eligibility could incentivise teenage pregnancies and keep abuse victims financially reliant on their abusive parents.Chris Bishop appeared on Breakfast this morning to talk about the government's plan to eliminate Regional Councils and had Kieran McAnulty remind him that this government came into power on a promise that, unlike the last guys, they would stay out of local body business=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Tova O'Brien had a disgraceful interview with Chris Hipkins today where all she seemed to want to talk about what the hypothetical issue if Labour needed Winston Peters to form a government. Peters took up half the interview Tova had with Chippy, and Chippy stayed on message which was "if the voters don't want to see that then vote Labour"The OCR is cut again by 25 basis points which is being sold as an early Xmas present for mortgage holders, not so much for the savers though as we look at it tonightMore details on the government's plan to scrap regional councils has been announced with a result that seems to be conflict between rural and urban NZ as no matter what way the new system will work, it coming off as incredibly unfair to one or the other=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Ousted Te Tai Tonga MP Tākuta Ferris spoke to Mihingarangi Forbes on MATA about the mounting internal tensions within Te Pāti Māori that led to the current fall out with some pretty concerning accusations made.Chris Hipkins speaks to the National plan for Kiwisaver and what Labour would do to help lower income people into the planChristopher Luxon says, of the cracks in the coalition, that there are 'none whatsoever'...evidence would say otherwise=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Tania Waikato joins us LIVE to release tonight's numbers on schools who are committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o WaitangiCraig Renney joins us LIVE tonight to talk about his nomination to Labour for the next election and the new policy released by National saying they would increase Kiwisaver contributions to 12%, 6% from the employer and 6% from the employee meaning people who are already struggling to make ends meet are about to have more money taken from their weekly pay pack David Seymour was on Q&A on the weekend talking the RSB and how the legislative changes he supported this year wouldn't be in line with the new conditions on 'how to make legislation' using the RSB.=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Health Minister Simeon Brown has successfully blocked young people from accessing puberty blockers until a UK clinical trial has concluded in 2031.Michael Woods has announced his return to politics, standing for Mt Roskill under Labour in 2026.Jack Conte, CEO of Patreon has been promoting the changes coming to the platform with his radical vision for a better, healthier internet.Plus your usual Friday shenanigans, memes and more.=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

With the announcement of the new ferries yesterday seemingly having a...shall we say...holes in it financially, we're getting Labour's Spokesperson for Transport on LIVE at 9pm to talk fact versus fiction when it comes to this dealIn what looks like a completely cowardly move Winston Peters, who had the power to cancel the RSB, now says he will repeal the RSB if re-elected. David Seymour says Winston Peters siding with Labour and accuses Peters of "getting ready to go" with Labour after the election next yearThe Big Hairy Network has had a very successful day at the NZ Podcast Awards and we've invited all the guests to come and join us tonight around 9.30 to have a chat, and a wee celebration with you guys=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Qiulae Wong, is the leader of the freshly branded Opportunity Party and joins us tonight to talk about the party, the reset and what she wants to achieve with a party that has always had interest from voters, but never quite got there.Gary Stevenson joins Guyon Espiner to explain why he believes wealth inequality in New Zealand is growing faster than many people realise and how this trend is reshaping the housing market, the tax system and the long-term prospects for middle-income families. Stevenson argues that a small group of high-wealth individuals now hold a rapidly increasing share of land, property and financial assets, while younger and middle-class New Zealanders face rising costs and fewer pathways to build wealth.NZ Herald NOW hosted Greens’ Chloe Swarbrick and ACT’s David Seymour to debate mining, fast-track reforms and more. For the second week in a row, the interviewer identifies how Seymour goes long on answers and purposefully inhibits Swarbricks responses almost like he is actively wanting her answers censored.=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Tania Waikato joins us LIVE at 9pm to talk about the growing list of schools across Aotearoa that are refusing to follow the Government’s directive to drop Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations from their governance practices. The list of schools signing on is now above 500 and growing.The Green Party is pledging to revoke consents for certain mining projects granted under the fast-track regime if it forms part of a government at the next election.PM backs minister's 'pragmatic' call to spend Kāinga Ora money on local bridge. Senior Minister Chris Bishop is rejecting criticism over a funding decision shifting Kāinga Ora money to a walking and cycling bridge in his electorate that he campaigned on.=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Dr Gary Payinda joins is LIVE at 9pm to talk about his Labour Party selection, the first in the country outside sitting MPs, as to why he wants to move into politics and wanted to do something about what he saw as the government's ongoing attack on essential public services.https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/579103/labour-selects-dr-gary-payinda-to-take-on-former-health-minister-dr-shane-reti Police Minister Mark Mitchell was given a lot of grace last week as to his handling, and responsibility, to the Coster/McSkimming coverup. His performance on Q&A started to erode that grace for many as he refused to even acknowledge that what happened in his office was wrong and responsibility by someone needs to be taken for the processes set up in Mitchell's office. More polluting cars on the way as changes standards about how much CO2 a car can omit with Minister Chris Bishop saying at a press conference today that "the demand for EVs is not there" while taking no responsibility for the drop in demand from cancelling the Clean Car Discount.=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

It has been reported that the decision to not recognise Palestine at the UN earlier this year came directly from Winston Peters Foreign Affairs office, with little to no consultation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In another example of ideology over expertise: Louise Upston was questioned in the house regarding the decision to means test the parents of 18 & 19 year olds and take away their jobseeker benefit payments. We look at the advise from the ministry that the Minster ignored in favour of their govt's ideological belief of what's best for our young people.NZ's recent policy changes and target reductions against our international obligations to combat Climate change have made us an embarrassment at the recent COP30 global climate summit.=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Dr Jude Ball, Co-Director of ASPIRE Aotearoa Research Centre, and Department of Public Health joins us LIVE at 9pm to talk about how NZ has plummeted from 2nd to 53rd in Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index ranking.Sam Seder is one of the respected voices in the world of progressive politics and joins us from New York to talk about Zohran Mamdani's win, the Democrats folding and opening the government, the latest with Trump and Epstein and moreKieran McAnulty and Chris Bishop were on a Breakfast panel talking the police coverup around Jevon McSkimmings and the political solidarity are who is to blame for this situation ================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Tamatha Paul joins us to talk about the IPCA report released yesterday show massive issues with senior leadership in the police and we want to revisit when Tamatha made clear that when police turn up "for a lot of people, it makes them feel less safe" and wonder with this new filter to look at that statement through, maybe some right wing MPs need to offer Tamatha an apologyMarama Davidson and David Seymour spoke on NZ Herald NOW this morning on the IPCA report, asset sales, Winston slamming the economy and how Seymour's answers are too long.Chris Hipkins on 30 with Guyon Espiner on how he would bring real competition back to New Zealand and take on the monopolies driving up prices.New TPU Curia Poll: shows that while there is still a centre-Right lead, Labour is now the largest individual party=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Handbags at 30 paces in the coalition today when Winston Peters said of asset sales were a “tawdry silly argument” and that the government has not fixed the economy. PM Luxon responded calling out Peters' age saying ‘he’s been here 50 years for goodness sake’Chris Hipkins spoke to the NZ Herald this morning talking CGT, asset sales and what the relationship is like between TPM and LabourTe Ururoa Flavell spoke out this morning on the TPM expulsion of MPs with a perspective that comes straight from someone, who was the leader of TPM The Democrats fold to Trump and the GOP today to reopen government. Many, including some on the right, are acknowledging that this is a big loss to the Democrats.=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Te Pāti Māori has expelled two of its MPs, after weeks of internal dramas that have paralysed the party. Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Te Tai Tonga MP Tākuta Ferris have been expelled from the party, co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer said there was no plan to force them out of Parliament.Stephen Rowe from the conservative Cato Institute and a former colleague of Charlie Kirk. He was on Q&A to discusses the legacy of Kirk and Turning Points USA and to be challenged as to why the claim victim to tactics they seem to also be involved withChristopher Luxon has, again, said the quiet part out loud by putting asset sales on the table for 2026. Luxon says we need to have a "mature conversation" about the country owning assets at all.=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

It's the Friday Show 1 year Anniversary! We celebrate with some out of context nonsense from the year!An independent report analysing the Govt's youth offender bootcamp programme has been released. A small sample size of 10 is not conclusive as to whether or not it was a success but questions remain about whether it was a good use of tax payers money, the future of the programme and the long-term results on the youth involved.A history of cross-party agreement regarding climate change policies has been broken with the govt hell bent on dismantling long-term policies, reducing targets and cutting out the independent Climate Change Commission from decisions.30 "new" school lunch providers will be reinstated for Term 1 2026 for some schools receiving free school lunches. Compass Group are not one of those providers, cut out of the deal for 2026.=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Chloe Swarbrick was on Newstalk ZB today talking homelessness with Heather du Plessis-Allan offending her white lady sensibilities trying to find a solution to those homeless people "who shout" posing that locking them up overnight is the best solutionNicola Willis was on with Ryan Bridge this morning talking unemployment and who is to blame for it,BHB whanau Craig Renny seems to be under a coordinated attack by operatives on the right starting at Chris Bishop and Kieran McAnulty were on Breakfast this morning debating TPM's impact on Labour's chance to win at the next election and the unemployment numbers versus people leaving NZ=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Ricardo Menéndez March joins us LIVE at 9pm to talk about news today that unemployment has risen again to near nine-year high of 5.3%Zohran Mamdani wins New York mayoral election as Democrats pick up major wins in several key US racesChippy was right in the house yesterday. Rough sleeping ban in central Auckland considered by government=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Parliament based political correspondent for Waatea, and former National Party MP under John Key, Claudette Hauiti joins us LIVE at 9pm to talk over both what is happening in TPM at the moment and the shocking announcement today that the Government is to remove requirement for school boards to give effect to Te Tiriti o WaitangiThe government's decision to axe schools' obligation to give effect to the Treaty of Waitangi has shocked groups representing school boards, teachers and principals. Te Pāti Māori co-leaders defend John Tamihere amid infighting=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joins Mike Hosking live on Newstalk ZB and explains why National's 'Water Done Well' is better than Three Waters even though it's now proven to cost moreLabour leader Chris Hipkins joins Q+A to go through the finer points of the capital gains tax policy, and whether Labour is projected to bring in enough revenue to pay for its promises. Minister for Children Karen Chhour joins Q+A to talk about the reduction in youth crime rates, along with the complex picture of harm emerging for children in Oranga Tamariki care.Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere is fuming after members from his own party called for resignation.=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social