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Simon Bridges says the PM's Christchurch Call is a waste
Simon Bridges says the time and money being spent by government agencies on the Prime Minister's Christchurch Call is a waste. And he rejects complaints from a Muslim community advocate that by saying… Audio
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New Zealanders' back PM's aim to eradicate terrorism online.
New Zealanders are backing the Prime Minister's aim to eradicate terrorism online. That's despite National Party leader Simon Bridges saying they don't care. People in Dunedin think eradicating… Audio
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Bridges says he met with minister, not Chinese secret police boss
The National Party leader says it's not a fair and accurate characterisation to say he met a member of the Chinese secret police while overseas last week.
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Simon Bridges says Christchurch Call 'was a big talkfest in Paris'
National Party leader Simon Bridges says everyday New Zealanders don't care about the Christchurch Call and how it aims to eradicate extremism and terrorism online.
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Question Time for 10 September 2019
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Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy?
Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements…
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A new landscape of twisted truths
We've seen 'post-truth' politics flourish in the US and Britain - are New Zealand politicians also starting to adopt the tactic of 'alternative facts'? Audio
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A new landscape of twisted truths
We've seen 'post-truth' politics flourish in the US and Britain - are New Zealand politicians also starting to adopt the tactic of 'alternative facts'?
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Week in Politics: Unity crumbles on gun law reform and climate change
Analysis: Cross-party unity on gun law reform and climate change evaporates, foreign donations to political parties worry the spy chiefs and Parliament whips a bill through in a single day.
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Police Association calls for party unity on gun laws
The Police Association is calling for politicians to unite on the upcoming second round of gun law changes.Simon Bridges says National is unlikely to support the reforms, claiming they will target… Audio
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Police Association says National playing politics with gun laws
Simon Bridges is wrong to call the gun buyback scheme a fiasco, and not backing the second tranche of gun legislation benefits criminals, union president Chris Cahill says. Video
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Police union claims National playing politics on gun law reform
The Police Association is accusing the National Party of playing politics on gun law reform.
President Chris Cahill says the Opposition leader is wrong to say the gun buyback scheme has been a… Video, Audio
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Question Time for 28 August 2019
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MARK PATTERSON to the Minister for Regional Economic Development: What recent announcements has he made regarding the Provincial Growth Fund in the South Island?
Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime…
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NZ spy agencies call for greater transparency on political donations
New Zealand's spy bosses are warning they know of troubling foreign donations and "relationship-building" right across the political spectrum at both local and central government. Audio
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Bridges ‘open to change’ regarding foreign donations
New Zealand's spy agencies say they know of troubling foreign donations across the political spectrum. The agencies have told MPs they support greater transparency around political donations, but warn… Audio
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Troubling donations across political spectrum - spy agencies
New Zealand's spy agencies have warned they know of troubling foreign donations and relationships right across the political spectrum at local and central government. They've told MPs they support… Audio
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Opposition's early release of policies plays useful function
Opinion - The opposition announcing its alternative policies this far out from an election has its advantages and disadvantages, writes Brigitte Morten.
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National denies former trade minister helped facilitate $150k donation
The National Party is denying allegations then-Cabinet minister Todd McClay helped facilitate a donation of $150,000 to the party in 2016 from a company owned by a Chinese billionaire.
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Question Time for 27 August 2019
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Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements, policies, and actions?
TAMATI COFFEY to the Minister of Finance: What measures has the Government…
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National committing to 'regulations bonfire' if elected in 2020
The National Party plans to scrap 100 regulations and a number of the current government's policies if voted into power next year.
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Political commentators Hooton & Jones
A look at the Government's planned independent policy costing unit and Simon Bridges response to it, petrol pricing and the Prime Minister says she'll visit Ihumatao. Matthew Hooton is an… Audio
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Week in Politics: Ardern takes on the oil companies
Analysis - The prime minister puts a stake in the ground over petrol prices, National balks at having its election promises costed and the government puts millions into helping the homeless.
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Jacinda Ardern 'will visit Ihumātao ... it's just a matter of timing'
Prime Minister Jacinda Adern says she will go to Ihumātao - but not until the standoff between iwi and Fletchers is over.
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Preempting attacks in question time
Question time is meant to hold ministers to account but that doesn't mean some of them don't try to get ahead of the Oppositions attacks. Audio
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Preempting attacks in question time
Question time is meant to hold ministers to account but that doesn't mean some of them don't try to get ahead of the Oppositions attacks.
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Helen Clark challenges tourism on climate
Helen Clark told hundreds of people in Christchurch last night New Zealand's long-haul tourism would need strong climate strategy to appeal to climate-conscious tourists.
