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Politics Friday: Matt Doocey says he "didn't want to" reply to text from Mike King


Published on 2024-11-28 23:57:15 - Brian Stokes
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  • Today on Politics Friday, John MacDonald was joined by National's Matt Doocey and Labour's Tracey McLellan to wrap this week's political stories.

The audio segment from Newstalk ZB features a discussion between National's Matt Doocey and Labour's Tracey McLellan on several key political issues. They discuss the ongoing Covid-19 inquiry, focusing on the government's handling of the crisis and the implications for future policy. The conversation also touches on the contentious topic of capital gains taxes, with both politicians offering their party's stance on whether such a tax should be implemented. Additionally, they address the recent controversy involving texts from mental health advocate Mike King, discussing the political fallout and the broader implications for mental health policy in New Zealand. The dialogue provides insights into the differing views between the National and Labour parties on these critical issues.

Read the Full Newstalk ZB Article at [ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/christchurch/canterbury-mornings-with-john-macdonald/audio/politics-friday-nationals-matt-doocey-and-labours-tracey-mclellan-talk-the-covid-inquiry-capital-gains-taxes-and-the-texts-from-mike-king/ ]

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