#BHN National just lies about inflation | Prof Marriott on money in politics | Spaces for dogs

National has come out and just straight out lied about inflation. As the rest of the country feels a little better tonight about the economy, National has to paint a negative picture as that suits their narrative but rather than being creative and making perfectly salient points as to how the economy is not out of the fire...they just choose to straight out lie...and we'll show you tonight Prof Lisa Marriott joins us to talk about her article in The Conversation on money in politics and how prevalent it is in NZ. If it is a problem what can we do about it as well. Article here https://theconversation.com/tougher-donation-limits-and-funding-fixes-would-make-future-nz-elections-fairer-for-all-209851 Wellington mayor Tory Whanau is in the headlines again, while...at least her dog is in the headlines, as she is facing criticism for taking her dog to work. Honestly I don't know how this story could be less important, but obviously some in the media think it necessary to criticise the mayor for doing something many people do and 'Yes' we know its said to be about the building lease...but we call bullshit. +++++++++++++++++++++ Visit www.BHNShop.nz for the July drop of merchandise to support the work we are doing. You need to make your order by July 20th and we aim to get your items out to you by the end of the month if you are in NZ Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠#BHN⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠ Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter. @patbrittenden @Chewie_NZ