It’s been a big week in politics, as a host of Labour's policies have been tipped on the scrap heap as the new coalition Government starts passing laws at pace.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins the Weekend Collective to share who her politician of the year is, as well as what we can expect from the mini-budget.

Plus, Jason Walls joins the show to discuss the key moments from the year that's been in politics.

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It’s been a big week in politics, as a host of Labour's policies have been tipped on the scrap heap as the new coalition Government starts passing laws at pace.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins the Weekend Collective to share who her politician of the year is, as well as what we can expect from the mini-budget.
Plus, Jason Walls joins the show to discuss the key moments from the year that's been in politics.
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Politics Central: Recapping 2023 in politics

Alliance Group is proposing a closure to its Timaru meat processing plant. 

Consultations are ongoing and will likely lead to the loss of 600 jobs. 

Minister for Regional Development Shane Jones joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss further. 

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Alliance Group is proposing a closure to its Timaru meat processing plant.&nbsp;
Consultations are ongoing and will likely lead to the loss of 600 jobs.&nbsp;
Minister for Regional Development Shane Jones joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss further.&nbsp;
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Shane Jones: It's "too hard" to produce food in NZ

The Government announces a significant shake up to building and construction with reform of the building consent system. 

They have proposed a number of potential changes; including establishing consenting authorities to replace the 67 BCAs New Zealand currently has, allowing councils to team up on building consents, and creating a single point of contact for building plans. 

Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss further. 

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The Government announces a significant shake up to building and construction with reform of the building consent system.&nbsp;
They have proposed a number of potential changes; including establishing consenting authorities to replace the 67 BCAs New Zealand currently has, allowing councils to team up on building consents, and creating a single point of contact for building plans.&nbsp;
Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss further.&nbsp;
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Chris Penk: Proposed reform of the building consent system

RMA Minister Chris Bishop's revealed two laws will replace the old system -- one to manage environmental effects arising from activities, and another to enable urban development and infrastructure.

Under-Secretary to the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, Simon Court, joined Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss. 

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RMA Minister Chris Bishop's revealed two laws will replace the old system -- one to manage environmental effects arising from activities, and another to enable urban development and infrastructure.
Under-Secretary to the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, Simon Court, joined Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss. 
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Politics Central: Recapping 2023 in politics

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