The 1News Verian poll this week showed a shattering drop for Labour to 29%. Ouch. Hipkins and Luxon are now also neck and neck in the preferred prime minister stakes. Game on. Email us: [email protected] Read us: 1News.co.nz Follow us: 1NewsNZ

Today on Inside Parliament, Senior Political Reporter Benedict Collins, Digital Political Reporter Felix Desmarais and Political Producer Lillian Hanly take us through the last week in politics. A new report says China, Iran and Russia are conducting interference in NZ, the government made some big announcements around climate action, or planning for action, and National said they will ban cell phones in schools.

Kia ora whānau, sorry we skipped a week but we're back with a bumper episode to make up for it. This week: Labour's torrid two weeks, arguments over costings for transport projects and policy 'leaks'. Will Labour move to take GST off fresh fruit and vege? Meanwhile, the minors and the minnows are gearing up... Email us: [email protected] Read us: 1News.co.nz Follow us: 1NewsNZ

This week on Inside Parliament, the team discuss the shooting in Auckland, a week of law and order announcements and the latest 1News Verian poll, which for the second time in a row saw National and ACT with the numbers to govern. Read us: 1News.co.nz Follow us: 1NewsNZ

"Labour loves tax like a shark loves blood", says Nicola Willis. But this week, Labour leader Chris Hipkins ruled out capital gains and wealth taxes under his leadership... although documents revealed the Government did take a good long look at them. 1News political editor Jessica Mutch McKay, political producer Lillian Hanly and digital political reporter Felix Desmarais discuss the impacts of the tax rule-out. Parliament is also heating up - and it's not just the heaters countering the chilly Wellington winds: tensions are rising as the election campaign nears. Read us: 1News.co.nz Follow us: 1NewsNZ

99 days out from the election and some voters are still very much undecided. Oranga Tamariki was in the news again, along with a report from the Chief Science Advisory highlighting the complex issue of tackling gangs and the need for early intervention. The government tried to focus on health this week with a range of announcements, and National had their own health focus saying they will, if elected, build a new medical school at Waikato university. The Prime Minister is off on another trip overseas despite just returning from one. And, in an Inside Parliament first, Benedict Collins also reveals his ringtone by rudely leaving his phone off silent, but makes up for it by giving Felix a new ringtone with three special words. Featuring 1News Senior Political Reporter Benedict Collins, Digital Political Reporter Felix Desmarais and Political Producer Lillian Hanly. Read us: 1News.co.nz Follow us: @1NewsNZ

In this bumper episode, the team discuss another minister facing questions - Kiri Allan. They also do a deep dive on Ikaroa-Rāwhiti - a real electorate to watch this election - and the delicate balance politicians have to find when discussing China. And of course, exactly how much fun Benedict Collins is allowed to have, according to Paul Goldsmith. Featuring 1News deputy political editor Maiki Sherman, senior political reporter Benedict Collins, political producer Lillian Hanly and digital political reporter Felix Desmarais. Read us: 1News.co.nz Follow us: 1NewsNZ

Michael Wood has resigned as a Minister, and Meng Foon as the Race Relations Commissioner while Prime Minister Chris Hipkins tries to get on with business as usual. Meanwhile, yet another investigation is taking place into Oranga Tamariki following revelations two staff members have been stood down for inappropriate sexual behaviour. Featuring 1News Political Editor Jessica Mutch Mckay, the return of Deputy Political Editor Maiki Sherman, Senior Political Reporter Benedict Collins and Political Producer Lillian Hanly. Do you have a burning political question? Want to hear more from us on a particular topic? Send your feedback to [email protected]. Head to 1News.co.nz for more insight, and follow 1News on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Instagram: instagram.com/1newsnz/ Twitter: twitter.com/1NewsNZ Facebook: facebook.com/1NewsNZ Liked this episode? Tell a friend to listen. 1News Inside Parliament is available on all good - and even average - podcasting apps.

We are officially, technically in a recession - welcome. It comes in the same week Christopher Luxon had to clarify his comments about the country being ‘wet, whiny and negative’, turns out he meant the Labour Govt. Policy announcements galore this week. Benedict tells us all about the Greens new tax policy and income guarantee, and Cushla talks agricultural emissions. Featuring 1News senior political reporter Benedict Collins, political reporter Cushla Norman and political producer Lillian Hanly. Do you have a burning political question? Want to hear more from us on a particular topic? Send your feedback to [email protected]. Head to 1News.co.nz for more insight, and follow 1News on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Instagram: instagram.com/1newsnz/ Twitter: twitter.com/1NewsNZ Facebook: facebook.com/1NewsNZ Liked this episode? Tell a friend to listen. 1News Inside Parliament is available on all good - and even average - podcasting apps.

Michael Wood is a transport minister in limbo. What in the Auckland Airport shareholdings happened? He's not the only minister in the dogbox either - Education Minister Jan Tinetti had to face the Privileges Committee this week. And Jess and Benedict thrash it out over the ideal MMP threshold. It's a safe space for political nerds here, come on in. Featuring 1News political editor Jessica Mutch McKay, senior political reporter Benedict Collins, political reporter Cushla Norman, and digital political reporter Felix Desmarais. Email us on [email protected]. Head to 1News.co.nz for more insight, and follow 1News on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Instagram: instagram.com/1newsnz/ Twitter: twitter.com/1NewsNZ Facebook: facebook.com/1NewsNZ Liked this episode? Please tell a friend to listen!

Description: Parliament has two new...ish independent MPs - Meka Whaitiri and Elizabeth Kerekere. While the Labour vs Te Pāti Māori firestorm from last week died down, this week it's National vs Te Pāti Māori, with team blue ruling out working with te Pāti Māori to form a possible government. Join 1News senior political reporter Benedict Collins, political reporter Cushla Norman, digital political reporter Felix Desmarais and political producer Lillian Hanly for all the goss on the week in politics. Do you have a burning political question? Want to hear more from us on a particular topic? Send your feedback to [email protected]. Head to 1News.co.nz for more insight, and follow 1News on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Instagram: instagram.com/1newsnz/ Twitter: twitter.com/1NewsNZ Facebook: facebook.com/1NewsNZ Liked this episode? Tell a friend to listen. 1News Inside Parliament is available on all good - and even average - podcasting apps.