#BHN "Anti-choice" Government concerns | Luxon's SOTN speech | Late Night Talkback

The Prime Minister has again been forced to clarify his commitment to abortion laws, as the National Party caucus kicks off the new year in Hamilton. Abortion rights advocates have written to Christopher Luxon raising concerns about Simeon Brown taking over the health portfolio, given his vocal opposition to abortion. Christopher Luxon delivered his State of the Nation speech today at an event in Auckland sponsored by Kiwibank and attended by conservative politicians and business leaders. CTU economist Craig Renney joins us tonight to explain what he heard I'm sure there'll be updates on the Idiocracy that is the US government as well. DISCORD is open up tonight for you to have your say in the first talkback session of 2025 ================================= Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠ ================================= Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter. @patbrittenden @Chewie_NZ Follow us on Bluesky Pat @patbrittenden.bsky.social Chewie @chewienz.bsky.social Emily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.social Magenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social