Judith Collins
Judith Collins vows to keep pushing Trevor Mallard
National Party leader Judith Collins expects an "apology" from Speaker Trevor Mallard after it was found that $300,000 taxpayer money was used for his legal fees.
"Also, when he's going to resign… Audio
Introducing hate speech laws could threaten NZ's liberal democracy - Judith Collins
The National Party leader Judith Collins is urging caution over the changing of hate speech laws.
Among the recommendations in the Royal Commission into the Christchurch Mosque Attacks is to broaden… Audio
Opposition voicing fears about possible hate speech legislation
The Royal Commission into the Christchurch terror attack has released its findings and reccomendations.
A recommendation of the Royal Commission is that a new offence of hate speech be introduced… Audio
PM, NZSIS, Police apologise for failings leading to terror attacks
The first apology came from the Prime Minister, then the head of the intelligence agencies.. and the police for their failings in the lead up to the Christchurch terror attacks.
A Royal Commission… Audio
National Party won't support climate emergency declaration - Collins
The government will declare a national climate emergency today, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern introducing the motion in Parliament this afternoon.
In 2017 she called climate change her… Audio
Whakaari/White Island: Differing opinions on independent investigation into rescue mission
Ministers differ over the need for an independent investigation into the Whakaari/White Island rescue and recovery mission.
A major WorkSafe inquiry has charged 13 parties after examining events… Audio
Swearing on children’s Māori proverbs and the Koran at Parliament
A variety of texts including a book of children’s Māori proverbs, the Koran, and the Bill of Rights Act are being used by MPs swearing-in on day one of the 53rd Parliament. Audio
Swearing on children’s Māori proverbs and the Koran at Parliament
A variety of texts including a book of children’s Māori proverbs, the Koran, and the Bill of Rights Act are being used by MPs swearing-in on day one of the 53rd Parliament.
AudioJudith Collins says National had idea to ask Reserve Bank to consider house prices first
Finance Minister Grant Robertson's public query to the Reserve Bank, asking how it might do more to stabilise house prices, has the support of the National Party.
In fact shadow treasurer Andrew… Audio
National looks inwards at AGM to win in 2023
The National Party did some serious soul searching at its AGM over the weekend, reflecting on its disastrous election result and considering how to give itself a fighting chance come 2023. Former… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Bill Ralston & Lavina Good
Our panellists discuss Tauranga mayor Tenby Powell's resignation, diversity in the workplace, the lingering impact of Covid-19 and Tourism minister Stuart Nash's contention that NZ should be focusing… Audio
Some MPs not fond of pledging allegiance to queen at Parliament swearing in
A week from now, the country's MPs will be sworn into Parliament, but some are less than thrilled about pledging allegiance to the Queen.
They want the oath to acknowledge te Tiriti o Waitangi, but… Audio
Judith Collins on telling the Reserve Bank what to do
The National Party says the Reserve Bank's plan to pour $28 billion into the financial system needs to be rethought.
The Opposition finance spokesperson, Andrew Bayly, has argued that the money will… Audio
Collins says politics at play in government not immediately backing Liddell to head OECD
National leader Judith Collins is accusing the government of playing politics by not immediately backing Chris Liddell to head the OECD.
The New Zealand businessman-turned Donald Trump advisor was… Audio
Judith Collins on her new slimmed-down shadow Cabinet
The National Party has debuted a new, slimmed-down shadow Cabinet.
The party's leader Judith Collins dished out some surprise promotions to relative unknowns and demotions to some of her most… Audio
Who's in Judith Collins' shadow cabinet?
Judith Collins has held onto the National Party leadership and has a new wingman - Dr Shane Reti.
All eyes are now turning to who will get what in Collins' shadow cabinet, which will be announced at… Audio
Special votes could make National Party loss worse
The National Party's electoral fortunes could go from bad to worse when the results from the special votes are revealed today.
There's almost 500,000 of them, around 17 percent of all votes cast.
… Audio
Judith Collins backs review of managed isolation facilities
National Party leader Judith Collins is backing a review of managed isolation facilities, after two staff members contracted Covid-19 while working.
The NZ Nurses Organisation wants an urgent review… Audio
Judith Collins on National Party's plans for opposition
The National Party caucus will assemble on Wednesday to discuss how to be an effective opposition and plot its path to regain control of the front benches in 2023.
The leader of the National Party is… Audio
Beating Labour was always 'a big ask' - Collins
National Party leader Judith Collins says she always knew trying to beat Labour in this election was "a big ask".
The party is currently picking up the pieces of its weekend electoral defeat, which… Audio