Scott Simpson
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on Air NZ prices
The Consumer Affairs minister is watching Air New Zealand's ticket prices closely and talks to the airline regularly. But don't expect government action anytime soon. The government's all but ruled… Audio
How MPs cope with strains of the job
MPs have some of the highest pressure jobs in New Zealand, and the stressors aren’t always what you might think. So does anyone help them carry the load, and how do they personally cope? Audio
How MPs cope with strains of the job
MPs have some of the highest pressure jobs in New Zealand, and the stressors aren’t always what you might think. So does anyone help them carry the load, and how do they personally cope?
AudioThe House drops into first gear on RMA
This week the Government added a morning sitting of the House to ‘get stuck into’ completing debate on RMA reform. The Opposition just aimed for ‘stuck’. Audio
The House drops into first gear on RMA
This week the Government added a morning sitting of the House to ‘get stuck into’ completing debate on RMA reform. The Opposition just aimed for ‘stuck’.
AudioBackbench MPs take on Russia
Backbench MPs sometimes quietly engage in international diplomacy. One relatively junior MP recently faced off against Russia on behalf of not just NZ, but also Canada, Australia and all of Europe. Video, Audio
Backbench MPs take on Russia
Backbench MPs sometimes quietly engage in international diplomacy. One relatively junior MP recently faced off against Russia on behalf of not just NZ, but also Canada, Australia and all of Europe.
Video, AudioCoromandel MP Scott Simpson on the state of emergency
The Coromandel has declared a state of emergency. It's facing a massive clean up, with a severly compromised roading network including main routes state Highway 25 and 25A.
Coromandel MP, National's… Audio
National Party Climate Change spokesperson at COP27
National Party climate change spokesperson Scott Simpson says his attendance at COP27 in Egypt will help shape the party's environmental policies for next year's election. Simpson is part of a New… Audio
National Party climate spokesperson defends drilling stance
Climate change Minister James Shaw leaves today for the COP27 conference in Egypt.
Also flying out today is opposition climate change spokesperson Scott Simpson - this coming in the same week his… Audio
Fair Pay Agreements passes in Parliament
The Fair Pay Agreements bill passed in Parliament last night with support from Labour, the Greens and Te Pati Maori but the new law won't last long if National gets into power. The National Party is… Audio
National Party criticses Emissions Reduction Plan
The Government has billed it as an historic turning point - but climate activists don't believe the hype.
Climate activists are calling the plan mostly fluff and spin - light on details - and far too… Audio
Exposure Draft: a public brainstorm on RMA replacement
Unusually, Parliament has sent a draft bill to select committee for public feedback with a general call for ideas on improving consents. Audio
Exposure Draft: a public brainstorm on RMA replacement
Unusually, Parliament has sent a draft bill to select committee for public feedback with a general call for ideas on improving consents.
AudioTreaty recognition part of RMA overhaul
Decade-long calls for stronger recognition of the Treaty of Waitangi in planning laws are yet to be realised, but are part of the package as the government prepares for a major overhaul of the RMA.
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Drug testing, income tax and Covid-19 bills passed at speed
MPs have raced through four bills in their first proper week of Parliament passing new laws on festival drug testing, Covid-19, and income tax. Audio
Drug testing, income tax and Covid-19 bills passed at speed
MPs have raced through four bills in their first proper week of Parliament passing new laws on festival drug testing, Covid-19, and income tax.
AudioPM: Whakaari Royal Commission unnecessary
The Prime Minister says she doesn't think a Royal Commission into last year's Whakaari White Island eruption is necessary.
Jacinda Ardern says both the health and safety regulator and the Coroner are… Audio
Politicians aim to solve water policy problem
The Greens, The Opportunities and Maori Parties all want to break the political deadlock - and decades of inaction - over who owns freshwater.
It's the political hot potato which neither Labour or… Audio
National Party promises changes to freshwater rules
Water reform and farming are yet again the focus of political warfare. New freshwater standards are coming into force next week.
The legislation, only passed earlier this month, puts new controls on… Audio
