This weekend will see Labour Party members, MPs and minister - as well as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern - gather in Auckland for the party's annual conference. It has the scene of many dramatic political events in the past, but as the party looks to try and stay in power next year, will it be a quieter affair or 

Thomas is joined by former Labour Party minister, MP and President, Ruth Dyson, to discuss what the conferences are really like, what will be top concerns and priorities, and what a change in voting habits means for the big parties. 

This weekend will see Labour Party members, MPs and minister - as well as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern - gather in Auckland for the party's annual conference. It has the scene of many dramatic political events in the past, but as the party looks to try and stay in power next year, will it be a quieter affair or 
Thomas is joined by former Labour Party minister, MP and President, Ruth Dyson, to discuss what the conferences are really like, what will be top concerns and priorities, and what a change in voting habits means for the big parties.

Each Friday, NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan covers off the biggest political news in New Zealand, going behind the headlines and giving the inside perspective direct from the Beehive, featuring interviews with politicians, press gallery reporters and economic and political experts.

And join us every month for a Local Edition episode with Georgina Campbell, looking at the biggest concerns from a local government level. 

You can find more politics news at nzherald.co.nz/politics/

Each Friday, NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan covers off the biggest political news in New Zealand, going behind the headlines and giving the inside perspective direct from the Beehive, featuring interviews with politicians, press gallery reporters and economic and political experts.
And join us every month for a Local Edition episode with Georgina Campbell, looking at the biggest concerns from a local government level.  You can find more politics news at nzherald.co.nz/politics/

Each Friday, NZ Herald Senior Political Reporter Thomas Coughlan covers off the biggest political news in New Zealand, going behind the headlines and giving the inside perspective direct from the Beehive, featuring interviews with politicians, press...

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