Newstalk ZB Canterbury Mornings

23/01/2025

"There’s nothing wrong with backing yourself but, as a country, we have some pretty high and mighty ideas sometimes."

John MacDonald has a few thoughts on the Government's latest plans to increase international tourism to New Zealand.

22/01/2025

"The way some parents behave, you could describe it as harassment of teachers."

New Zealand is facing a teacher shortage - John MacDonald believes he knows why.

21/01/2025

"When it comes to how I’m feeling about the next four years with him in the White House, I’m more intrigued than anything."

Donald Trump has been inaugurated as US President - John MacDonald has some thoughts.

12/01/2025

Sir Bob Charles Golf Centre’s Family Festival of Golf is on this Sunday from 12pm – 4pm, 26 Clearwater Avenue, Northwood, Christchurch. With their team of expert coaches on hand offering tips and helping the kids get started, and much more to keep everyone entertained!

08/01/2025

Anthony Harper Summer Theatre is back from tonight untill January 26th at Archery Lawn in the stunning Christchurch Botanic Gardens.

Set sail on the high seas this January with the complete voyage of the RMS Titanic in 90 minutes!

31/12/2024

❗️ CANCELLED: Unfortunately, due to weather, this afternoon’s NYE Kids’ Countdown and tonight’s NYE24 events have been cancelled.

We’re sorry to share this disappointing news and apologise for any inconvenience. We hope you’re still able to celebrate the New Year in style with your loved ones!

30/12/2024

- With thousands of people travelling on the roads this season, we're taking a look back at John MacDonald's thoughts on "driving to the conditions".

🔗Read his full thoughts here: https://fqx4.short.gy/94MIvJ

25/12/2024

Newstalk ZB can’t wait for What’s On in Christchurch this Summer from free events, live music, theatre, markets, sporting, and heaps more!
There’s something for the whole family.
Find out more at newstalkzb.co.nz

20/12/2024

"The gist of all this is that the Government wants two changes to the way universities deal with free speech."

the Government also needs to look at other public entities, such as local councils, which actually seem to be making more posey political statements than u

19/12/2024

"Some people think the Government’s offer of a $150,000 rapid payment to Lake Alice torture survivors is an insult, but I think it’s a mistake."

John MacDonald thinks the Government is jumping the gun by making the redress offer to Lake Alice survivors.

17/12/2024

"It seems that Nicola Willis isn’t going to channel her inner Ruth Richardson and deliver the Mother of all Budgets Volume 2."

John MacDonald has some thoughts on the state of the Government's books and New Zealand's economy.

16/12/2024

"Forget about your benchmarking and dashboard reports and big sticks - we are overdue in this country for some serious amalgamations of local councils."

The Government is cracking down on local councils, but John MacDonald thinks it's time to do away with some of them.

13/12/2024

"They say it would be much fairer if everyone just paid a flat rate of $140, but I disagree."

John MacDonald thinks motorcyclists are being a bit dramatic with the complaints over the ACC levy increase.

12/12/2024

A regular weekly contributor to the show up until last year, Gerry Brownlee is finishing his first full year as Speaker of the House.

Gerry Brownlee joined John MacDonald to reflect on his year amid the continuing drama in Parliament.

12/12/2024

Motorcyclists are so unhappy that their ACC levies are increasing by almost 80 percent over the next three years - from $297 to $532 - that they’ve lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission, saying it isn’t fair that they’ll be paying more than $800 a year when car drivers only have to pay $130 a year.

Is it a fair complaint? Or do you think, because of the risks associated with motorcycling, that riders should have to pay more for ACC cover?

Call John from 9am on 0800 80 10 80 and let him know what you think about the levies.

The Government is to commission a review of the state insurer, as costs soar.

12/12/2024

A year ago we had our final ever Politics Friday chat with National's Gerry Brownlee.

Now, after a year in his new role as speaker, Gerry will join us on Newstalk ZB Canterbury Mornings this morning after 11am.

He's certainly seen his fair share of drama in the house, so what does he make of his 2024? And how will he keep MPs in line next year?

12/12/2024

"Everyone sitting around that Cabinet table should be hanging their heads in shame."

John MacDonald is unimpressed with the latest to come out of the whole interisland ferry saga.

11/12/2024

A firm answer from Christchurch's mayor on whether the Cathedral restoration levy should go into reducing a rates increase.

Christchurch is facing an 8.4% rates increase - should the Cathedral restoration levy be used to curb the increase? Phil Mauger shares his thoughts.