Judith Collins
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
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.
AudioParliament 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
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, AudioLinda 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
Urgency with Budget 2020
After a budget announcement the Government normally introduces some legislation under urgency - this year it worked on six.
AudioCoronavirus: 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
