Grant Robertson
Government attacked for over-use of urgency
The number of laws being passed under urgency is being criticised by the Labour Party. Audio
Labour promotes inexperienced MP to health spokesperson
The Labour Party's reshuffle has seen a first-term MP promoted into the senior health portfolio. Audio
Labour says employment law may define 2011 election
We're joined in the studio by Labour's State Services spokesperson, Grant Robertson. Audio
Revenue Minister defends IRD job cuts
The West Coast has been dealt another blow with the Inland Revenue Department making redundant half its staff based in Greymouth. The department has axed eight jobs, just days after more than a… Audio
Government defends Treasury spending
The Government is defending the Treasury's spending on consultants, which has almost trebled . Audio
Labour says Government is governing by google search
The Labour Party says the Government's planned review of spending on policy advice is an example of governing by google search. Audio
Questions raised over spending by Foreign Affairs
The Labour Party's asking why the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has spent 10 million dollars on consultants and contractors - when other Government departments have been told to tighten their… Audio
Government is expecting to cut 470 jobs
The Government is expecting to cut 470 jobs in the public service by the end of next year. Audio
Labour says funding cap is really a funding cut
Labour says news that 1500 jobs have been cut from the public sector shows the government never intended to merely cap public sector spending and always meant to slash jobs and services. Audio
Labour emerges from strategy meeting keen to take on National
Labour Party MPs emerged from a day-long strategy meeting yesterday saying they are ready to tackle the National government. Audio
Labour says Govt has abandoned public service cap
The Labour Party says it's now clear the Government has abandoned its promise cap public sector jobs. Audio
Labour accuses Government on not caping public sector job cuts
Labour's state services spokesperson, Grant Robertson comments. Audio
Wellington Central Seat
Wellington Central provided its usual election night drama last night. Audio
National MP to Re-assure Public Servants Their Jobs Are Safe
Mark Blumsky says there is mis-information about National's plans for the state sector. Audio
Otago University Feature
Prof Henry Johnson, Dr Graeme Downes, and Grant Robertson discuss the role of music in shaping NZ's national identity. Audio