Don Brash
2017: Don Brash
After a lengthy career in NZ politics, in 2016 Don Brash became the spokesperson for a new lobby group called Hobson's… Audio
Don Brash on ACT Party's election night performance
The ACT Party has picked up 9 percent of the party vote; and two electorate seats, for a total of 11 seats in Parliament.
Leader David Seymour retained Epsom, and deputy Brooke Van Velden took Tāmaki… Audio
Don Brash on reserve bank's moves to lower inflation
The latest inflation figures out today are expected to show a fall from the current 32 year high of 7.3 percent.
The former Reserve Bank Governor, Don Brash, was the banker who helped tame inflation… Audio
ACT details its post-election plans at annual conference
We may be more than a year away from the next election, but as far as the ACT Party is concerned, the campaign has begun.
David Seymour revealed his plans for the first 100 days of an ACT coalition… Audio
Covid-19: World's reserve banks may work together - Brash
A former Reserve Bank Governor says some of the world's central banks may make a move together to counter the effects of Covid-19 on the global economy.
Don Brash believes the outbreak of the disease… Audio
Don Brash says Peter Ellis appeal a win for justice
A long-time supporter of Peter Ellis says the Supreme Court's decision to hear his appeal is a win for justice, but they will need to hurry up.
Peter Ellis served seven years for abusing seven… Audio
New Auckland transport lobby group
A new lobby group with high profile members has launched an attack on Auckland Transport. Audio
The Secret Target
Here at Two Cents' Worth we love NPR's Planet Money and this episode which looks at New Zealand's impact on economies around the world is so good we had to share it with you. Audio
Brash continues speech at Waitangi after protestors calmed
Don Brash's speech at Te Tii marae has gone ahead, but not without disruption.
Protesters disrupt Don Brash’s Waitangi speech
Former National leader Don Brash, who now fronts Hobson's Pledge, has delivered a speech at Te Tii marae, but not without disruption. Shannon Haunui-Thompson was at the speech and joined Checkpoint… Video, Audio
Don Brash at Waitangi: 'I'm going to listen'
Former National Party leader Don Brash admits he's nervous to speak at Waitangi for the first time since mud was slung in his face 15 years ago. Dr Brash, who fronts the group Hobson's Pledge which… Audio
Don Brash denies he's racist as speech goes ahead
An appearance by former National leader Don Brash at Massey University, that was mired in controversy when it was cancelled in August, went ahead today without protest. Video, Audio
Take 2: Don Brash speaking at Massey
Former National Party leader Don Brash is going to give it another go. He's accepted another offer by the University's Politics Society to speak on campus tomorrow morning. His previous booking was… Audio
Student leader fears 'silencing effect'
A student leader is calling on the Massey University vice chancellor to make it clear she supports the independence of student associations following the Don Brash cancellation. Audio
Massey Uni vice-chancellor mis-led public, colleague says
Massey University's Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor Chris Gallavin says he's disappointed vice chancellor Jan Thomas manipulated the truth about why it banned Don Brash from its campus. Audio
Southern discomfort: Media in free speech frenzy
Twice in two weeks high profile political speaking engagements have been scrubbed, sparking overlapping debates about free speech, hate speech, censorship and safety. As future free speech flashpoints… Video, Audio
Southern discomfort: Media in free speech frenzy
Twice in two weeks high profile political speaking engagements have been scrubbed, sparking overlapping debates about free speech, hate speech, censorship and safety. As future free speech flashpoints…
Video, AudioBrash cheered, booed at free speech debate
The former Reserve Bank Governor Don Brash was met with cheers and sustained booing during a University of Auckland debate last night. Mr Brash was due to speak at Massey's Manakau campus earlier this… Audio
Don Brash due to participate in PC Culture debate at Akld Uni
Chris Ryan, the president of the Auckland University Debating Society, joins the panel to talk about the mood and level of interest around Don Brash's appearance at a debate at the university later… Audio
Free speech at universities - a panel discussion
Earlier we spoke to Karl Pearce and Professor Chris Gallavin on free speech after the controversial choice by Massey University's vice chancellor to cancel an event where Don Brash was due to speak… Audio