Judith Collins
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
Kiwibuild reset a ‘complete retreat’ by Labour - Judith Collins
The National Party says the government has broken its promise by scrapping its KiwiBuild targets. Yesterday the new minister responsible for Kiwibuild, Megan Woods, ditched the target of building… Audio
'Poor quality planning stopping cities from growing' - Twyford
The government wants to be able to direct councils to free up planning rules to allow cities to grow both out and up, in a bid to solve the housing crisis.
The Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford… Video, Audio
Euthanasia debate returns to Parliament
The euthanasia debate is set to return to Parliament on Wednesday - with MPs facing a potentially prolonged and ugly showdown.
MPs are expected to thrash out the details of a proposed law change that… Audio
Collins has 'a bit of sympathy' for Twyford after reshuffle
The National Party housing spokesperson Judith Collins says KiwiBuild will only be more of a mess after the Cabinet reshuffle and she feels sorry for Phil Twyford.
Mr Twyford was moved aside from the… Audio
Govt Cabinet reshuffled, but questions remain
Day one of the Prime Minister's refreshed Cabinet and her most sought after ministers were already ducking for cover.
Jacinda Ardern is changing tack with the housing portfolio, taking the… Audio
Judith Collins - Labour's housing portfolio reshuffle bad idea
One of the government's leading problems to tackle will now be shared among three ministers. Jacinda Arden's announced a trio of ministers will now be responsible for housing - and its former Minister… Audio
Collins holds back tears at euthanasia bill's second reading
David Seymour's End of Life Choice Bill has passed its second reading 70 votes to 50.
The second reading, ahead of the vote, sparked emotional speeches in the House.
National MP Judith Collins has… Audio
MPs: Why we’ve changed our minds on euthanasia bill
MPs are set to vote in the next few hours on the second reading of David Seymour's End of Life Choice bill. National MP Judith Collins voted against it in the first reading but will now vote in… Video, Audio
Affordable housing in RMA reform - Judith Collins
The National Party's housing spokesperson has called the KiwiBuild scheme a "dog" and says houses are being built in areas where there's no demand.
Judith Collins tells Susie Ferguson that she's… Audio
National wants Housing Minister stood down
The credibility of the Housing Minister is on the line, after a week of shifting stories about a key element of KiwiBuild. Phil Twyford is under fire for a series of statements he and the Housing… Audio
'I'm supporting him' - Judith Collins on Simon Bridges
Housing Minister Phil Twyford is dismissing claims from National's Judith Collins the government is underwriting millions of dollars worth of KiwiBuild houses based on little more than a casual chat… Audio
Simon Bridges’ constituents on what they think of his leadership
Simon Bridges has survived to fight another day as National party leader, but he's failed to douse speculation that Judith Collins could challenge his leadership. Reporter Nita Blake-Persen asked… Video, Audio
NZ gun law changes passed with full National support
National Party MPs crossed the house to congratulate the Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, after Parliament passed the government's ban on semi-automatic weapons on Thursday night. The Arms Amendment… Audio
Collins' call for greater police powers 'absurd' - sociologist
A specialist on gangs says Judith Collins' call for the police to be given the power to raid gang houses at will to search for guns is absurd. Ms Collins wants police to be able to search gang… Audio
National wants greater powers for police
National MP and former Police Minister Judith Collins is calling for the police to be given new powers to crack down on gangs and guns. After a Mongrel Mob leader said gang members would not willingly… Audio
Judith Collins urges tougher action on gangs with guns
The National Party MP Judith Collins is urging the Government to crack down on gangs with illegal firearms by giving the police greater powers to raid gang homes. Her comments come after the Waikato… Audio
KiwiBuild failing to draw industry experience - National
The National MP Judith Collins says the level of spending on contractors and consultants by the Housing Ministry shows it's struggling to attract people with industry experience. The ministry, that… Audio