Judith Collins
Focus on Politics: Collins takes control
It was a week of turmoil and tumult for the Opposition with a host of resignations and a reshuffle. And it all ended with an outcome many in the National Party had called an impossibility: Judith… Audio
National party plan gets nod of approval from Whangarei Mayor
It was big morning for the National Party, as it's new leader Judith Collins announced a more than thirty-billion dollar infrastructure spend. Four lane expressways in the Upper North Island headlined… Audio
National unveils $31b infrastructure package
Tunnels through mountain ranges and an additional Auckland harbour crossing are just some of the big ideas National has unveiled as part of a $31b infrastructure package. The ambitious ideas from the… Audio
Collins not bothered Bridges didn't back her for leader
The new leader of the National Party, Judith Collins, had her work cut out yesterday - responding to resignations from two senior MPs on her first full day in the job.
Nikki Kaye and Amy Adams both… Audio
Collins says all moves made in reshuffle were on merit
National's new leader, Judith Collins, has given top jobs to her two predecessors, Simon Bridges and Todd Muller, in a caucus reshuffle.
She has boosted Shane Reti to number 6, dropped her fellow… Audio
Ex-National Party government press secretary on Kaye departure
Former National Party deputy leader Nikki Kaye will quit today ahead of today's party reshuffle.
She announced her resignation in a press release on Thursday morning.
We have asked Kaye for comment… Audio
Amy Adams set to retire again, Nikki Kaye confirms resignation
Amy Adams is set to be announcing her resignation again today just as former deputy leader Nikki Kaye leaves too.
Kaye confirmed her resignation on Thursday morning.
Adams had announced her… Audio
Nikki Kaye understood to be planning to announce resignation
National could be rocked by another high profile resignation today with growing speculation former party deputy leader Nikki Kaye will quit ahead of today's party reshuffle.
RNZ understands she will… Audio
Judith Collins strips Woodhouse of spokespersonship
Judith Collins has demoted a senior MP in her first full day in the job as she clears the decks following a disastrous week for the party.
Later this morning the new leader will unveil her reshuffle… Audio
Third time lucky? National's Judith Collins takes charge
She's tough, she's abrasive, and her political history is less than squeaky clean - but can Judith Collins rescue the National Party from a humiliating election defeat? Audio
Judith Collins on her plans for National
Judith Collins emerged from last night's National Party emergency caucus meeting as the victor, taking over the mantle of leadership with just 66 days to go until the election. Audio
Collins on taking over National Party leadership, diversity, Dirty Politics
One leader out, and a new leader in. Judith Collins is the new National Party leader after Todd Muller abruptly resigned yesterday morning.
MPs scrambled to get to Wellington for a vote, and by 9pm… Audio
Collins, Brownlee new National Party leadership team
Judith Collins is the new leader of The National Party with Gerry Brownlee chosen as her deputy. The MP for Papakura was elected in an emergency meeting at Parliament last night, following the shock… Audio
Judith Collins privileged to be chosen to lead National
Judith Collins says she feels privileged to have been chosen to lead the National Party. Last night at an emergency caucus meeting at Parliament the seasoned National MP was elected to the party's top… Audio
Question Time: themes, targets and variations
This week’s Question Times in Parliament had a recurring theme, familiar target but more variations than you might expect. Audio
Parliament returns to normal service
Like us all Parliament has been slowly, inexorably returning to normal service. This week included two quite novel events - at least novel recently. Video, Audio
Linda Clark & Richard Harman discuss politics and progress
The change at the top of the National Party's hierarchy and the nation's overall progress under Alert Level 2 are on the agenda for this week's panel discussion, which includes guests Linda Clark and… Audio
Urgency with Budget 2020
After a budget announcement the Government normally introduces some legislation under urgency - this year it worked on six. Audio
Coronavirus: Fast-tracking resource consenting proposed
Cabinet has agreed to put a rocket under the resource consent process to fast-track building projects, but not all three governing parties are on board.
The Green Party is only supporting the changes… Audio
Judith Collins says "woman of colour" tweet was a mistake
Judith Collins has apologised for calling herself "woman of colour" in a tweet. Audio