Chris Finlayson
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
Treaty Minister awaits detail of Kingitanga claim
The Treaty Negotiations Minister says he's yet to receive any details of a claim by Waikato Tainui detailing its interests in Auckland. Audio
Minister defends treaty negotiation payments
Treaty Minister Chris Finlayson is defending more than $1 million paid to former ministers to help settle treaty negotiations.
John Banks is acquitted
Freshly acquitted, a combative and tearful John Banks has today lashed out calling the Crown very personal and very vindictive in pursuing him in the Dotcom donations prosecution. Audio
GCSB Minister responds to Greens claims
The Prime Minister, John Key, was not available for an interview. But the Minister Responsible for the GCSB, Chris Finlayson, is with us. Audio
Waitangi
The Waitangi Day celebrations are taking place against the backdrop of ongoing divisions within host iwi Ngapuhi. Audio
Tuhoe Apology
On August 22, 2014 Treaty Negotiations Minister Chris Finlayson delivered an apology on behalf of the crown to Tūhoe thus bringing to a close the Tūhoe Settlement as reached through a Waitangi… Audio
SIS powers rammed through with minimal consultation
Public submissions on legislation to give the SIS further powers close today, despite only opening yesterday afternoon. Audio
Gaps in security law - Chris Finlayson
The Minister in charge of the SIS and GCSB, Chris Finlayson, has highlighted gaps in security law which he says makes it difficult to prove somebody is a foreign fighter. Audio
Policies for the arts
The arts spokespeople for the two main political parties outline their policies for the arts and entertainment sector. Chris Finlayson and Jacinda Ardern discuss their priorities and big ideas for the… Audio
Insight for 25 May 2014 - Ngapuhi & Settlement Anguish
Lois Williams explains the divisions in Ngapuhi as efforts are made to decide who should negotiate a settlement Audio
Minister for Treaty Negotiations, Chris Finlayson responds
Listening to that is the Minister for Treaty Negotiations, Chris Finlayson. Audio
Crown drops case against Waihopai spy base vandals
The Crown has dropped its million dollar civil lawsuit against three men who vandalised the Waihopai spy base, after years of pursuing them through the courts. Audio
Attorney-General issues style and grammar guidelines
Split infinitives, long sentences and the word that are all off-limits to those who draft letters and speeches for the Attorney-General and Government Minister, Chris Finlayson. Audio
Hapu join a collective to challenge Treaty settlement process
The Treaty of Waitangi negotiations minister, Chris Finlayson, denies forcing a change of representation onto some groups of Maori. Audio
Parliamentary Service blasted over spy report leak
Parliament's Privileges Committee has released a report strongly criticising how email, phone and swipe card records were handed over to an inquiry into a leaked spy report, calling it unacceptable… Audio
Attorney General responds to claims from ex-judge
Listening to Sir Ted was the Attorney General, Chris Finlayson. Audio
Tuhoe to sign Treaty settlement
The Crown will today sign a Treaty settlement with Tuhoe - another step toward repairing their turbulent and grievous relationship. Audio
"Judge the Judges" website to be launched
The Attorney General, Chris Finlayson is condemning plans by the Sensible Sentencing Trust to set up a website to name and shame judges it disagrees with. Audio
New Zealand Orchestral Sector Review
After months of speculation, the results of the much anticipated New Zealand Orchestral Sector Review is now out... there were some 1800 submissions, so what's changing? Many say, not nearly enough… Audio