Chris Finlayson
Outgoing Finlayson delivered his Valedictory statement
Outgoing National MP Chris Finlayson delivered his Valedictory statement yesterday. Mr Finlayson, a lawyer and Queen's Counsel, had been in Parliament since 2005 and plans to practise law once he… Audio
Don’t mention the peace – how reticence about the success of Europe led to Brexit
Prof AC Grayling talks about Brexit, and the failure of the greater vision for the EU with MP Chris Finlayson. Audio
Finlayson 'couldn't care less' about Bridges' comment
More fallout from Jami-Lee Ross' secretly recorded phone call. Simon Bridges is heard discussing with Mr Ross which MPs are expendable and should be cut from the party to make room for Chinese… Audio
Chris Finlayson not fazed by phone recording
Former Attorney General, GCSB Minister and current National MP Chris Finlayson says the fact Simon Bridges named him as one of the MPs who needs to go doesn't concern him as he wants to go anyway. Audio
Māori-Crown Relations agency finally established
After 11 months in the job, the Māori-Crown Relations Minister Kelvin Davis finally has an agency. The Office for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti will sit within the Justice Ministry, but its chief… Audio
Former spy minister aware of surveillance gap
Chris Finlayson says he was made aware of a gap in the ability of the SIS to monitor terrorism suspects, but was not prepared to rush through legislation.
Is one dead cat still contempt?
Contempt isn’t only hard to pronounce, it’s tricky legally. But Parliament is now coalescing, clarifying and modernising it. A makeover for disdain, if you will. Audio
Extending sittings for settlements
Sometimes there are more things to do than there is time to do them but Parliament has a few tools to help it get things done including passing Treaty Settlements. Audio
Australia demands telcos help with online code cracking
Australia has demanded big online corporations share encryption secrets with authorities....but New Zealand isn't in any rush to follow suit. Audio
Caravan classrooms and spook watching
Caravans, dental clinics and gymnasiums as classrooms, and a new law for the national spooks. Audio
Parihaka rejects Crown offer
The Parihaka Papakainga Trust has been offered a Government deal of $9 million as part of a reconciliation deal...but the trust has rejected it, saying it's not enough. Audio
Nats preparing for cabinet reshuffle
The Government gears up for cabinet reshufle under the new Prime Minister Bill English and it appears a mix of stability, and rejuvenation is what's needed. Audio
'Sonny Tau should move on' - Treaty Negotiations Minister
It's time for Ngāpuhi leader Sonny Tau to bow out, the Treaty Negotiations Minister says, and let younger talent take the helm of the tribe's affairs.
Finlayson on Moko sentencing
Moko's killers have each been sentenced to 17 years' imprisonment, with a minimum non-parole period of nine years. Attorney General Chris Finlayson joins Checkpoint. Audio
SIS protocol to be changed amid privacy concerns
Procedures at the SIS will be changed to ensure information about thousands of New Zealanders can be used for no other purpose than security clearances.
Procedure change to prevent SIS using vetting info
The Security Intelligence Service is changing the way it handles the highly personal information of thousands of New Zealanders to ensure it can only be used for security clearances. Audio
Crown acknowledges 'unfortunate episodes’ in NZ history
Parliament has been sitting under extended hours today to progress three treaty settlement bills.
Ngati Kahu ki Whangaroa given $6.2m in compensation
Ngati Kahu ki Whangaroa has signed its deed of settlement with the Crown, giving it financial redress of $6.2 million.
Artworks go up in flames at Takaka house
Hundreds if not thousands of artworks have gone up in flames at a Takaka artist's house. Audio
Kaitaia Aiport protesters evicted by police
Protesters evicted by police from Kaitaia airport this afternoon are vowing to return even if the army's called out. Audio