Russel Norman
Green Party wants to appeal to broader range of voters
Voters at the next election may be faced with a more mainstream Green Party. The party says it's planning to appeal to a wider pool of voters by showing that its business-savvy, as well being… Audio
Report finds New Zealand has low tax burden on incomes
Before the announcement of expected tax cuts in next week's Budget, a new report shows New Zealand has one of the lowest tax burdens in the developed world. Audio
Minister accused of potential conflict of interest
The Green party is accusing the Agriculture Minister of a possible conflict of interest in the decision to sack Canterbury's regional councillors and replace them with Commissioners. Audio
IMF urges government make bigger cuts to spending
The International Monetary Fund is urging the Government to make bigger cuts to its spending. Audio
Chinese company to buy 1.5 billion worth of dairy farms
A Chinese company has advised the Hong Kong stock exchange it intends to buy one point five billion dollars worth of New Zealand dairy farms and milk powder production plants. Audio
Green Party puts forward forestry plan
The Green Party has announced a plan it says will create an estimated 50-thousand jobs, improve the health of our forests, and significantly reduce New Zealand's carbon emissions. Audio
Greens want to dilute power of big four banks
The Government has been told Kiwibank needs more support to help it break the stranglehold of the major Australian owned banks. Audio
Greens reject electoral finance law change options
The thorny issue of electoral finance has again reared its head, with the Government releasing a discussion document which lists options for changing the law in time for the next election. Audio
Greens says new RMA will harm environment
Whether it's the building of a new shed or a new power dam, the process just got simpler. Audio
Major dairy operation says it has been hounded out
The Crafar family, which runs one of the country's biggest dairy operations, is selling up saying they've been hounded out of the industry. Audio
Green groups point finger at Fonterra for palm kernel use
Grain growers are backing a call by green groups to stop palm kernel feed being imported for dairy cows. Audio
Opposition confident of bank presence at inquiry
MPs behind a renegade inquiry into bank interest rates say they already have assurances from"several"banks that they will participate. Audio
New taskforce announced aimed at improving productivity
The widely tipped appointment of former National party leader Don Brash to lead a taskforce on productivity, has raised fears of a right wing agenda. Audio
Mt Albert by-election campaign winds down
The hoardings are starting to come down in Mt Albert as the campaign for Helen Clark's old seat winds up. Audio
Mt Albert by-election candidates enter final campaign week
Candidates in the Mount Albert by-election enter their final week of campaigning as a poll shows the Labour party candidate well ahead of the pack. Audio
New Green Party leaders plans to work with government
The new Green Party co-leadership team says the Party will continue to work with the Government, despite Russel Norman describing National as incompetent and prejudiced. Audio
Focus on Politics for 22 May 2009
It's just three weeks to the Mt Albert by-election, an election the Labour Party must win to retain the seat it has held since its formation. Audio
Melissa Lee now says she could come first, not second.
The National Party candidate in the Mount Albert by-election has committed the ultimate political sin by admitting she does not expect to win the Labour strong-hold. Audio
Greens call for political lobbyists to be named
The Green Party wants an end to the secrecy surrounding professional lobbyists with special access to Parliament Buildings. Audio
Green Party claims only progressive Mt Albert candidate
Labour selected the senior United Nations official David Shearer while National picks its candidate tonight. Audio
