In a special monopod, Thomas runs over the major stories of the week - from the first post-Budget poll, how people have responded to that Budget, and how Christopher Luxon's u-turn on housing could shake up the election. 

In a special monopod, Thomas runs over the major stories of the week - from the first post-Budget poll, how people have responded to that Budget, and how Christopher Luxon's u-turn on housing could shake up the election.

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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Episode 54: Post-Budget, post-polls, and post-housing u-turns

Councils across the country are grappling with an infrastructure deficit and sky-high rates -but what options are available to them to fund and finance these projects, and how much involvement should central Government have in bailing them out? 

This week, Georgina is joined by New Zealand Infrastructure Commission general manager of strategy Geoff Cooper to discuss the extent of the problem, the questions we need to ask ourselves, and what exactly New Zealand can afford.

Councils across the country are grappling with an infrastructure deficit and sky-high rates -but what options are available to them to fund and finance these projects, and how much involvement should central Government have in bailing them out? 
This week, Georgina is joined by New Zealand Infrastructure Commission general manager of strategy Geoff Cooper to discuss the extent of the problem, the questions we need to ask ourselves, and what exactly New Zealand can afford.

How can councils overcome their infrastructure deficit?

In a first for On the Tiles, Thomas and Georgina have teamed up for a chat with Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk about his early wins in the portfolio, and a special focus on earthquake risk for buildings and if the Government, and country, needs to change its approach to risk. 

In a first for On the Tiles, Thomas and Georgina have teamed up for a chat with Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk about his early wins in the portfolio, and a special focus on earthquake risk for buildings and if the Government, and country, needs to change its approach to risk.

Minister Chris Penk talks construction, levys, insurance and earthquake-risk

David Seymour sat down with On the Tiles to talk about his new Reglation Ministry and how the Government handled its first 100 days.

David Seymour sat down with On the Tiles to talk about his new Reglation Ministry and how the Government handled its first 100 days.

Episode 54: Post-Budget, post-polls, and post-housing u-turns

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