Grant Robertson
Contracts for census workers reviewed after pressure on Stats
Less than a year out from the next New Zealand Census, and Statistics NZ has been pressured into changing how it treatsworkers after being accused of operating zero-hour-like employment. It's already… Audio
The Anatomy of a Question
It was a tumultuous week in Parliament and we analyse one afternoon’s action for the strategies behind the ruckus. Audio
The Anatomy of a Question
It was a tumultuous week in Parliament and we analyse one afternoon’s action for the strategies behind the ruckus.
Audio'If Shakti wasn't there I would be dead'
Wellington's Shakti Ethnic Women's Refuge is currently the only Shakti refuge that doesn't receive government funding. Lynda Chanwai-Earle visits a public meeting in Wellington to hear why it needs to… Audio, Gallery
'If Shakti wasn't there I would be dead'
Wellington's Shakti Ethnic Women's Refuge is currently the only Shakti refuge that doesn't receive government funding. Lynda Chanwai-Earle visits a public meeting in Wellington to hear why it needs to…
AudioLabour Party holds annual conference in Wellington this weekend
The Labour Party holds its annual conference in Wellington this weekend, with leader Andrew Little saying the party will be campaigning on its traditional strengths in the run up to September's… Audio
Unhappy candidates delay release of Labour list - Andrew Little
Andrew Little says he has delivered on his promise to Willie Jackson of giving him a winnable place on the party list. Mr Jackson was not happy when told he'll be number 21. Video, Audio
Robertson and Joyce weigh in on the infrastructure spend-up
Labour's Finance spokesman Grant Robertson isn't celebrating the government's infrastructure announcement. He says National is just trying to make up for its own infrastructure deficit and a lot more… Audio
Ministry for growth admits failure to reach its own goals
The government department charged with growing the economy isn't sure if it will hit the goals it set itself when it was created five years ago. Audio
The less sexy chamber
Before a bill passes its third reading it gets debated part by part and pulled apart clause by clause for hours by the committee of the whole house - this week was the Resource Legislation Amendment… Audio
The less sexy chamber
Before a bill passes its third reading it gets debated part by part and pulled apart clause by clause for hours by the committee of the whole house - this week was the Resource Legislation Amendment…
AudioLabour and Greens sign a fiscal agreement
"Don't worry, we are going to be responsible fiscal managers," Greens co-leader James Shaw is reassuring voters after agreeing to a joint budgeting plan with Labour. The plan includes reducing net… Audio
Caravan classrooms and spook watching
Caravans, dental clinics and gymnasiums as classrooms, and a new law for the national spooks. Audio
Caravan classrooms and spook watching
Caravans, dental clinics and gymnasiums as classrooms, and a new law for the national spooks.
AudioNo plans for Labour to raise taxes if it leads next government
"We believe with the large forecast surplus we can fund our promises with what we've got." Labour Party finance spokesperson Grant Robertson explains how they're going to fund their election promises… Audio
Victims' protection and a budget precursor
A bill giving victims of abuse paid leave from work has its first reading in the House and the Government foreshadows its budget. Audio
Victims' protection and a budget precursor
A bill giving victims of abuse paid leave from work has its first reading in the House and the Government foreshadows its budget.
AudioWhat do you even do?
Members of Parliament are most recognised for their role in the debating chamber but what do they get up to outside the House? Audio
What do you even do?
Members of Parliament are most recognised for their role in the debating chamber but what do they get up to outside the House?
AudioAroha and Attacks: The House of Two Halves
Aroha from NZ’s newest MP, improved powers for wildlife officers, and more talk on housing. Audio
