Don Brash

The UK’s new Prime Minister is sticking by her controversial approach to bolster the British economy despite warnings from the IMF and the Fed.  Liz Truss admits the tax cuts mostly benefit the wealthy, but insists giving people more money to pump back into businesses is necessary. So are tax cuts here a good idea or not? - particularly cuts to the top tax rate like National is proposing. For their takes we speak to National deputy leader Nicola Willis, and former Reserve Bank Governor Don Brash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler has taken a swing at central banks all over the world, including our own. He's co-authored a report accusing central banks of overdoing interest rate cuts and quantitive easing. He goes on to say the banks should admit their serious mistakes, which led to increased inflation. Don Brash, a Former Reserve Bank Governor himself, joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Inflation could spiral even higher.Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr admits to being caught on the back foot by supply chain woes, and the war in Ukraine.The man who used to hold his job through the 90s, Don Brash, says Orr has a major inflation issue on his plate.He told Tim Dower if the inflation number tomorrow is seven percent or above, it will be the highest since 1988.Brash says the risk is, with reports of high inflation, people will start behaving accordingly, by demanding higher wages, which will make the problem worse.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation could spiral even higher.Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr admits to being caught on the back foot by supply chain woes, and the war in Ukraine.The man who used to hold his job through the 90s, Don Brash, says Orr has a major inflation issue on his plate.He told Tim Dower if the inflation number tomorrow is seven percent or above, it will be the highest since 1988.Brash says the risk is, with reports of high inflation, people will start behaving accordingly, by demanding higher wages, which will make the problem worse.LISTEN ABOVE

Inflation could spiral even higher.Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr admits to being caught on the back foot by supply chain woes, and the war in Ukraine.The man who used to hold his job through the 90s, Don Brash, says Orr has a major inflation issue on his plate.He told Tim Dower if the inflation number tomorrow is seven percent or above, it will be the highest since 1988.Brash says the risk is, with reports of high inflation, people will start behaving accordingly, by demanding higher wages, which will make the problem worse.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winston Peters doesn't need the support of all Kiwis to get back into Parliament.He told supporters New Zealand First will be back come 2023 at the party's annual meeting in East Auckland yesterday.Peters spoke about the increasing use of the name 'Aotearoa' over 'New Zealand' in his speech.Former National and ACT Party leader Don Brash told Kate Hawkesby he believes Peters is in with a chance of getting five percent of the vote."There are a lot of people who do resent that language issue. Yes, he'll offend younger voters or dismiss it anyway."Brash also said that Peters' age won't matter, especially when compared to US President Joe Biden, who is 78, the age Peters will be in 2023.LISTEN ABOVE

Breaking news! We've got the exclusive scoop on Don Brash, our sources are indicating to us - and please don't be too surprised - that Don might be racist! We discuss this shocking new revelation. We also chat about fashionable capes and cocaine, a perfectly fashionable combo. TWITTER: @BaboonYodel FACEBOOK: @BaboonYodel WEB: www.baboonyodel.com INSTAGRAM: BaboonYodel

Christopher Luxon "tested the waters" this week with his maiden speech in Parliament. The former Air New Zealand CEO turned Botany MP told Parliament: "It seems it has become acceptable to stereotype those who have a Christian faith in public life as being 'extreme', so I will say a little about my Christian faith."It has anchored me, given my life purpose and shaped my values – and it puts me in the context of something bigger than myself," he said.His faith had a strong influence on who he was and how he related to people."I see Jesus showing compassion, tolerance and care for others. He doesn't judge, discriminate or reject people. He loves unconditionally."Former Minister Peter Dunne told The Weekend Collective that Luxon handled the issue well in his speech. "In a way, that's a little bit of signalling to that evangelical Christian base in the National Party that he's one of them, while flagging to everyone else that he's not a threat." If it means that he is looking to make a go for National's leadership, Dunne says that his business experience will tell him not to make an attempt until he has the numbers."That means make sure you have the numbers in the caucus, and make sure you can win the election."He says that David Shearer and Don Brash are two examples of former party leaders who were promoted too early based on promise and crashed - so Luxon will need to get some experience under his belt first. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.