Newstalk ZB Canterbury Mornings

11/11/2024

"I think the Government’s right – this is something that can’t be rushed."

John MacDonald would rather the Government take their time with the redress for survivors of abuse in care, since it'll be setting a precedent for any futu

11/11/2024

Commentator Matt Cross is the voice of Cup Week, and has a huge day ahead of him calling the $1million IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup - part of a massive card of feature races on offer at Addington today.

He will speak to John just after 10.30am today, and dissect the big race and explain just what the week ahead holds for him.

11/11/2024

Today, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will apologise to thousands of people who were abused while being cared for by the state and religious organisations. But the Government’s already being criticed by abuse survivors for not announcing details of compensation payments today.

The Government says it needs to take the time to make sure it gets the compensation scheme right and won’t be making any announcement until early next year.

Abuse survivors, though, say it should have been working on this long before now and today’s apology will be undermined by the lack of action on redress and compensation. What do you think?

Call John from 9am on 0800 80 10 80 and let us know your views.

10/11/2024

A solar energy advocate is saying today that the Government should be subsidising people to convert to solar energy to power their homes.

What do you think? Would it encourage you to install solar in your home?

Call John from 9am on 0800 80 10 80 and share your view.

08/11/2024

"Whether it’s an unintended consequence, who knows, but the layperson’s term for this consequence is “backside covering”."

John MacDonald feels like this situation with KiwiRail and the Heathcote Express cycleway is an example of health and safety going off the rails.

07/11/2024

John MacDonald was joined by Vanessa Weenink and Reuben Davidson to dig into some of the biggest political stories of the week.

Today on Politics Friday, John MacDonald was joined by National’s Vanessa Weenink and Labour’s Reuben Davidson to dig into some of the biggest political st

07/11/2024

The Christchurch City Council is pushing back on KiwiRail’s demand that it close a 1.5 section of the Heathcote Express cycleway for two years so safety improvements can be made to a rail crossing that KiwiRail says poses the risk of death or serious injury once every thousand years.

Is health and safety out of control in this country?

Call John from 9am on 0800 80 10 80 and tell him what you think about it.

07/11/2024

One week to go until The Christchurch Show! The Show will be open next Thursday, Friday (public holiday), and Saturday with exciting entertainment, amusement rides, animal farm and plenty of food options!

Comment to be in to win a Family Pass!

See ewe there!

07/11/2024

"Because even though things are a little bit different this time around, did the world fall apart last time Trump was president? It didn’t."

John MacDonald is trusting his gut and not buying into the hysteria that surrounds Donald Trump's re-election.

07/11/2024

The legendary Miriam Margolyes is back in Christchurch, joining John MacDonald in studio for a chat.

The legendary Miriam Margolyes is back in Christchurch, one of a few famous names taking part in the Isaac Theatre Royal Variety Gala.

06/11/2024

Writing in the NZ Herald today, political commentator Matthew Hooton is saying that Donald Trump’s policies mean the world is entering its most dangerous phase since World War 2 and the US is entering its most dangerous phase since 1861 - when the civil war started. What’s your response to that and how do you feel about Trump being US president again?

Call John from 9am on 0800 80 10 80 to share your view.

We will also have live crosses throughout the morning with US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson, and representatives from both the Republican and Democrat Parties.

06/11/2024

We are thrilled to have the legendary Miriam Margolyes in studio with John this Thursday at 11.30am!

She’s part of the Isaac Theatre Royal Variety Gala show to be held next week. Tune in for what is sure to be an entertaining chat.

05/11/2024

"When it comes to elections, people love change. The media loves change. But voters, especially, love change."

It's the day of the US Election, and John MacDonald's gut is telling him that Donald Trump is going to take the win.

05/11/2024

Labour is lamenting the Treaty Principles Bill even seeing the light of day.

Labour is lamenting the Treaty Principles Bill even seeing the light of day, with the controversial bill being introduced in Parliament tomorrow.

05/11/2024

What does your gut instinct tell you as to who is going to win today’s US presidential election? And, if your gut tells you that it’s going to be Donald Trump, how do you feel about that?

Call John from 9am on 0800 80 10 80, and share your thoughts.

Plus our US Election coverage will continue throughout the day live, including interviews on Canterbury Mornings with Professor of International Relations, Robert Patman and US Correspondent, Dan Mitchinson.

Stay up-to-date with breaking news from our reporting team in the US and NZ.

05/11/2024

"The question is: how tough should these places be? And what powers should the people running them have?"

John MacDonald thinks use of force powers for military boot camp organisers is an abuse in care case waiting to happen.

01/11/2024

"A university degree doesn’t make someone better suited for a job."

John MacDonald may be biased, but he believes that a university degree isn't the be all end all when it comes to skill.

01/11/2024

A beloved Kiwi writer and actor will be featuring in the upcoming Theatre Royal Variety Gala.

Beloved Kiwi writer and actor Richard O'Brien will be featuring in the upcoming Theatre Royal Variety Gala.