Alfred Ngaro
Alfred Ngaro confirms he's contemplating getting party started
National List MP Alfred Ngaro has confirmed he's considering starting his own party ahead of the next election.
MP Alfred Ngaro and new party
National Party leader Simon Bridges is happy to give list MP Alfred Ngaro "the space" to explore the idea of splitting off and setting up a Christian values party. Just what does that mean? Audio
What progress has been made on ending child poverty?
It was lauded as groundbreaking legislation, introduced as a top priority by the Prime Minister herself and nearly unanimously supported by Parliament. So what inroads have been made to help the… Audio
NZ political parties outline Pacific policies ahead of election
New Zealand political parties outline their Pacific-related policies ahead of the election. Audio
'Today would be a day for fakapotopoto'
Two Tongan children have arrived in Auckland to help build the momentum of this year's Tonga Language Week.
Health focus for Tongan Language Week
It's Tonga Language Week this week and two Tongan children have landed in Auckland to help build the momentum for the event. The Ministry for Pacific Peoples says the event's not only about spreading… Audio
Tuatua Mai! - Speak it!
Only 13 percent of the 60,000 Cook Islanders in New Zealand can speak the language so would speaking it in the House help? Cook Island MPs share their thoughts and tips for speaking te reo. Audio
Tuatua Mai! - Speak it!
Only 13 percent of the 60,000 Cook Islanders in New Zealand can speak the language so would speaking it in the House help? Cook Island MPs share their thoughts and tips for speaking te reo.
AudioNZ Govt increases funding to Polyfest
New Zealand's government has given an extra US$149,000 to the world's largest annual Pacific festival, Polyfest.
Self-sufficiency "foreign" to Pacific community - Ministry
The Ministry for Pacific Peoples has objected to National's superannuation policy in a paper - obtained under the Official Information Act. Audio
Alfred Ngaro fronts up after comments about critics' funding
Alfred Ngaro has made sweeping apologies, including to his Cabinet colleagues, after suggesting community agencies could put their funding at risk if they criticise the government. Audio
Alfred Ngaro on community provider comments: 'I own my words'
After making controversial comments about community providers, the Associate Social Housing Minister's greatest regret is letting down his Cabinet colleagues, he says. Audio
Turning up the heat on housing
The housing shortage surged to the top of the news agenda this week with political promises of more new homes in a hurry, and a housing minister lashing out at housing charities and the media. Audio
Turning up the heat on housing
The housing shortage surged to the top of the news agenda this week with political promises of more new homes in a hurry, and a housing minister lashing out at housing charities and the media.
AudioSome NGOs fear speaking out against government
MP Alfred Ngaro has apologised for his comments threatening funding cuts if providers criticise government policies. John Campbell asked some NGOs if they fear speaking out might cost them funding. Audio
NGOs 'always free' to speak out about govt policy, PM says
Associate Social Housing Minister Alfred Ngaro has apologised after warning Labour candidate Willie Jackson he could lose a contract if he criticises the government on the campaign trail. Audio
Willie Jackson demands assurances after Ngaro threat
"This is unprecendented," says Willie Jackson "I've never heard of a minister threatening a community organisation like this." He says it's a worry not just for him, but for all the people who work… Audio
