Grant Robertson

The Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson acknowledges that his government's public sector pay restrictions have caused distress and upset, but maintains the restrictions don't amount to a pay freeze… Audio

The National Party is rebuking the government for a pay freeze which it says will hurt teachers, nurses and police officers.

Public servants earning more than $60,000 will only be offered pay… Audio

A billion dollars of spare Covid-19 cash is to be spent on this country's economic recovery from the virus.

The money has been unearthed by ministers after Finance Minister Grant Robertson asked them… Audio

Budget 2021 is due to be announced on 20 May but the priorities that guide the budget decisions have already been published and debated by MPs. Audio

New Zealand Rugby holds its Annual General Meeting today where members will consider a bid by American company Silver Lake to but a 12.5 per cent stake in the organisation. It's seeking approval for a… Audio

And Nathan Rarere was able to put some of these concerns to the Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson. He began by asking about concerns that people who live outside of Auckland, Wellington or… Audio

Greyhound racing could face a "fundamental" shake-up if its shown to be dragging its feet over animal welfare.

And the Minister of Racing can't rule out shutting the industry down altogether. The… Video, Audio

The Finance Minister has told ACC it must speed up its divestment of fossil fuels.

The agency has almost met its target of halving what it calls "carbon intensive" investments by 2030 after dumping… Audio

Nathan Rarere asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson if he thinks the inclusion of Pasifika teams in Super Rugby is overdue. Audio

Parliament has been told acting as judge and jury would be 'unwise' in response to a request for an urgent debate today. Video, Audio

Nathan Rarere spoke with deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson and began by asking him whether was fair to people like Mandy. Audio

The Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson says the government won't get involved in discussions about US investment company Silver Lake's plans to buy 15 per cent of New Zealand Rugby. The proposed… Audio

The government's long awaited housing package unveiled yesterday has sparked heated debate.

Changes to the bright-line test have been labelled a capital gains tax, and some say the new measures… Audio

The government's taken aim at property speculators with investment houses bought from this Saturday subject to tough new tax rules.

The blanket exemption the family home has also been quietly removed… Audio

The government's under fire from all corners over its housing policy changes with landlords and investors alike furious about the extra taxes they'll have to pay, and would-be first home buyers… Audio

The Government has earmarked five million dollars for Team New Zealand to retain core members to defend the next America's Cup. Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson says he's immensely proud of Peter… Audio

And the Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson says the government is flexible about who gets to stand at the front of the queue for the Covid-19 vaccine, after concerns were raised about people like… Audio

It has been revealed the Director-General of Health was lobbied by cricket bosses for priority access to the Covid-19 vaccine for its players, all while Dr Bloomfield was an invited guest, hosted by… Audio