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Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald

Every weekday join the new voice of local issues on Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald, 9am-12pm weekdays.It’s all about the conversation with John, as he gets right into the things that get our community talking.If it’s news you’re after, backing John is the combined power of the Newstalk ZB and New Zealand Herald news teams. Meaning when it comes to covering breaking news – you will not beat local radio.With two decades experience in communications based in Christchurch, John also has a deep

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5:12

John MacDonald: Raising the driving age isn't the answer

Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald ·

2023/09/18

An absolute tragedy over the weekend, with an 18-year-old dying yesterday morning after the car she was in crashed into the side of a house in Rangiora. They’d been at an illegal street racing event and when the police turned-up just before a-quarter-to-five, the driver took off and ended up crashing. They started following but gave up after a while because of the way the car was being driven and because they got into a built-up area. Not long after that, it seems, the driver lost control and

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5:20

John MacDonald: National's tax dance is like watching...

Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald ·

2023/09/15

National’s tax plan debacle is looking more and more like an episode of Grand Designs. A wide-eyed optimistic couple with a big dream. They reckon they’ve done the numbers and can definitely make it work. But, as time goes on, some people start raising their eyebrows and asking a few questions and the shiny happy people start getting all defensive on it. But then, as we all know, most times we find out that people were right to be raising their eyebrows and the numbers never stack up. Another

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21:25

Politics Friday: MP's Megan Woods and Matt Doocey on...

Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald ·

2023/09/14

John MacDonald was joined in studio by Labour's Megan Woods and National's Matt Doocey for Politics Friday. As the election campaign ramps into the final month, they discussed National's Tax Policy numbers, the economic state of New Zealand, and what will happen to Three Waters. LISTEN NOW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:47

John MacDonald: More prison beds or more commonsense...

Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald ·

2023/09/14

ACT leader David Seymour wasn’t eating pies on TV last night like the other party leaders. But he was spitting tacks about dangerous criminals not being locked-up in prison. He was out promoting his party’s law and order policy and, if I was to sum up the message he was trying to get across, it would be this: “More people should be in prison”. Now I don’t necessarily agree that there should be more people behind bars. But we sure as hell need to get things in order and make sure the people who

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4:47

John MacDonald: The springtime chill in the air for...

Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald ·

2023/09/12

It was a beautiful sunny morning. But, even though it looked warm, it was still pretty chilly. And when Chris Hipkins looked out the window at his Christchurch hotel this morning he would’ve thought the same. That it looked like a beautiful spring day. But, as soon as he walked outside, he would’ve realised that it wasn’t and there was still a chill in the air. Except for him, it wouldn't have been just the fresh air sending a shiver up the spine. He’s also had the fright of his political life with

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18:14

Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on the party's political...

Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald ·

2023/09/12

Chris Hipkins joined John MacDonald live in studio to discuss poll results, crime, and economic management. Plus, Labour’s strengths, weaknesses, and what Hipkins has left in the tank. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:07

John MacDonald: Road user charges for everyone not...

Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald ·

2023/09/11

For an outfit that doesn’t like red tape, the National Party seems to be having some sort of brain explosion. Because it doesn't just want EV owners to pay road user charges - which I don’t think anyone would disagree with - it also wants to go the whole hog and get rid of fuel taxes completely and make everyone pay road user charges. So, at the moment, if you drive a petrol vehicle, you pay your bit for building and maintaining roads through a fuel excise tax. Which is simple as, because - being

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4:40

John MacDonald: Desperately-needed policy or...

Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald ·

2023/09/08

Here’s what Chris Hipkins should have said when he made the big announcement yesterday that, if Labour gets to form the next government, it will deliver 300 extra police officers and they’ll have a look at legislation to crack-down on gang convoys. What he should have said, is: “If you vote for us, we will finally give you what you assumed we were going to give you, until you realised at the last minute that we had let you assume the wrong thing without correcting you”. Because, when you think back

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7:42

Wyatt Crockett: Former All Black and Crusaders prop...

Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald ·

2023/09/08

While both teams are expected to make it out of their pool with relative ease, the All Blacks could not have asked for a bigger challenge than to face the French first up. Former All Black and Crusaders prop, Wyatt Crockett, was part of the victorious 2015 All Blacks World Cup team and played a remarkable 202 Super Rugby matches for the Crusaders. We were thrilled to have the opportunity to speak with him and try dive into the emotional rollercoaster of the tournament. LISTEN ABOVE See

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John MacDonald: A lesson in squandering public money

Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald ·

2023/09/07

If you’re not cringing over the latest decision by the Christchurch City Council, you should be. Because yesterday, councillors sat around the table to decide whether they should spend $1.4 million on a 10-week trial of changes to a little piece of Gloucester Street. These are changes to the stretch of Gloucester Street where the Isaac Theatre Royal is, to make the street “a more inviting space for hospitality, performers and theatre-goers”. So they sat around the table at Council headquarters. Read

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12:28

Phil Mauger: Christchurch Mayor on the Gloucester...

Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald ·

2023/09/07

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger joined John McDonald in studio today as part of his regular catch up on Newstalk ZB Canterbury Mornings. John asked about his feelings about the Gloucester Street trial, meaning over one million dollars will be spent, only for the trial to possibly fail and the street to return to its previous state. And why has the Mayor not written to the Health Minister about the state of our Hospital and After Hours care despite assuring residents he would? LISTEN ABOVE See

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17:51

Chris Luxon: National Leader on the social investment...

Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald ·

2023/09/06

National Party Leader Christopher Luxon is in Christchurch as part of the campaign and joined John MacDonald live in studio. They discussed the social investment fund, how will that help the likes of the homeless on Colombo Street. Is National's Tax Policy as transparent as it should be? And what will he do about the health system should he be elected into Government? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:51

Lloyd Cole: Internationally acclaimed musician on his...

Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald ·

2023/09/05

Lloyd Cole is an internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter known for his distinctive voice, evocative lyrics, and a musical career that spans decades. With hits like "Rattlesnakes," "Lost Weekend," and "Perfect Skin," he has solidified his place in the hearts of music lovers worldwide. Lloyd will be performing in Christchurch this December, and joined John MacDonald on Newstalk ZB Canterbury Mornings to discuss his career, his 'serious' persona, and the upcoming tour. LISTEN ABOVE See

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4:52

John MacDonald: Here's the real reason for today's...

Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald ·

2023/09/05

Do you know what the real reason is for today’s big health strike? The real reason why thousands of senior doctors and dentists at hospitals around the country are walking off the job for two hours? According to them, they’re striking because their pay hasn't kept up with inflation and so they’re going backwards; and they say if the pay doesn't improve, the hospital system will go downhill further because doctors and dentists won’t want to come here from overseas to work. And, like you get whenever

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5:26

John MacDonald: All parties set to over-promise and...

Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald ·

2023/09/04

I seriously doubt that many of the promises being made by Labour and National will ever see the light of day. The minor parties are promising things too. But it’s Labour and National I’m focused on because it’s going to be either one of those parties that leads the next Government. The latest major party policy came out at the weekend with Labour’s promise to extend publicly-funded dental care to people under-30. At the moment, there's no charge to go to dentist up to the age of 18. On

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John MacDonald: A guarantee from a politician? Read...

Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald ·

2023/08/31

What’s that old line? If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is too good to be true. And that’s how I’m feeling about the National Party’s new tax plan, now that I’ve had a day to think about it. Even more so, after listening to Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis on Newstalk ZB this morning. I’ll come back to that. But first, in terms of how much better-off National reckons we would be if it’s running the shop after next month’s election, this is it: a family with two kids on the

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15:48

Mark Gable: 'Choirboys' founding member shares his...

Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald ·

2023/08/31

Aussie rocker, Mark Gable, is one of the original founding members of Choirboys who will be part of the stellar line up at Selwyn Sounds next March. A lively personality, Mark kindly took time to talk with John MacDonald and share his musical and personal journey. The highs and lows of stardom and his views now on their smash hit, Run To Paradise. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:21

John MacDonald: When did ram raid bragging become...

Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald ·

2023/08/30

I know David Parker’s got a job to do. As Attorney-General, he’s got a job to do and part of that job is to run a fine-tooth comb through new laws to see if they stack up and won’t be more trouble than they’re worth. What I mean by that, is making sure they don't have so many holes in them that anyone who wants to could get all legal on it and either get away with whatever the law is designed to stop, or haul the government off to the likes of the Supreme Court. And that’s what David Parker, as

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5:07

John MacDonald: NZ First - What should Christopher...

Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald ·

2023/08/28

Does Christopher Luxon know something we don't? Because that's the only reason I can think of, for him being so cagey. Did you hear him talking to Mike Hosking this morning? I thought it was Monday when I woke up - but no, it’s Groundhog Day. Another day and the National Party leader still has his head in the sand. Just like he did yesterday. Just like he did on Saturday. Just like he did on Friday. And I’ve got no idea why he can’t bring himself to say ‘yay or nay’ when it comes to NZ First. There

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John MacDonald: The one letdown for brave Mama Hooch...

Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald ·

2023/08/25

How would you feel about the Mama Hooch predators getting out of prison in just eight or nine years’ time? It’s on the cards after the judge who sentenced Roberto Jaz to 17 years and Danny Jaz to 16-and-a-half years yesterday said they had to serve at least half of that time before they could be considered for parole. From what I saw in the media reports, I thought Judge Paul Mabey was brilliant yesterday. He ran the judge-alone trial that ran for three months earlier in the year and he was

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