Wayne Mapp
Govt to give Defence Force $12 billion funding boost
The government has unveiled plans to pump billions of extra dollars into the Defence Force to ensure its modern and combat capable. Former National MP and Defence Minister Wayne Mapp spoke to Corin… Audio
What should we make of the Chinese naval ships off the Australian coast?
Former Defence Minister, Wayne Mapp joins Emile Donovan to discuss the situation. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 February 2025
In today's episode, the government is open to sending soldiers to Ukraine as peacekeepers if a ceasefire is reached, the Independent Police Conduct Authority is calling for new laws that control how… Audio
Govt open to sending soldiers to Ukraine as peacekeepers
The government is open to sending soldiers to Ukraine as peacekeepers if a ceasefire is reached. Wayne Mapp was the defence minister between 2008 and 2011 and he spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Defence Force grapples with $130m shortfall
The Defence Force is freezing pay, cutting civilian jobs, and stopping some of its programmes - as it grapples with a budget shortfall of $130 million. In an email to all staff yesterday, the Chief of… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 17 June 2024
On today's episode, Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson announces her breast cancer diagnosis. A former defence minister Wayne Mapp says the government needs to bite the bullet and replace the… Audio
Bite the bullet and replace the NZDF B757 - fmr Defence Minister Wayne Mapp
Former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp says it's time New Zealand bites the bullet and purchases new Defence Force planes to replace the beleaguered Boeing 757s. Mr Mapp spoke to Ben Strang on Midday… Audio
Former Defence Minister on problematic plane
The Prime Minister abandoned his Defence Force flight to Melbourne because a 'maintenance fault' was identified with the Boeing 757.
Christopher Luxon ended up flying commercially, and running behind… Audio
Back-up plane sent to China for PM
The Prime Minister had a clunky start to his highly anticipated trip to China after two planes were spotted going all the way to Asia, one as back-up for a break-down.
The Air Force planes have… Audio
Defence force gets a major boost
Defence force personnel and former defence ministers are applauding a large boost to the military's funding in the upcoming Budget.
Almost $750 million will be spent on wages and the upgrade of… Audio
Slain Kiwi soldier was a hero, says former Minister
A former National Defence Minister, Wayne Mapp, says slain New Zealand soldier Dominic Abelen was a hero.
Thirty-year-old Corporal Abelen was on leave without pay from the Defence Force when he was… Audio
Former Defence Minister on AUKUS pact snub
The Prime Minister's downplaying the impact of a new tri-lateral security deal on New Zealand and its place in the region.
Australia, the United States and Britain have announced a the partnership… Audio
How do we regulate death?
New Zealand legislation around death is old and generally regarded as in need of a thorough refresh. The Ministry of Health is currently seeking public submissions on a review of the Burial and… Audio
Killing of Soleimani 'reckless' - Former Defence Minister
The former New Zealand Defence Minister, Wayne Mapp, says the killing of Soleimani was reckless, but he doubts it will lead to a major global conflict.
New Zealand still has around 50 military… Audio
New revelations won't obstruct Operation Burnham Inquiry
Hit and Run author Jon Stephenson's revelation he now believes armed insurgents were in a village attacked by NZ SAS soldiers won't interrupt the Operation Burnham Inquiry, Political Editor Jane… Audio
Business confidence political fallout continues
Business confidence continues to slide towards gloom. The latest ANZ Bank's monthly survey shows a net 50 percent of firms expect the economy will deteriorate over the next year, down five percentage… Audio
Simon Bridges new National Party leader
We hear the opinions of former MPs Craig Foss and Wayne Mapp about Simon Bridges appointment and have analysis from journalist Richard Harman. Audio
Countdown to new National leader
Should National’s new leader be a coalition builder or the person best positioned to take on a two-way race? Former ministers and MPs Don Brash, Heather Roy and Wayne Mapp talk to John Campbell ahead… Video, Audio
Who will lead National? Bryce Edwards, Wayne Mapp discuss
Bill English's resignation from Parliament opens up the race for who will succeed him as leader of the National Party. National MPs have just over two weeks to decide who'll take over the reins as… Audio
Election 2017: Too close to call after surprising campaign
As a tumultuous campaign comes to a close, our final election panel share their thoughts on the last two months and what could happen on Saturday. Former Greens co-leader Jeanette Fitzsimons, former… Audio
