Simon O'connor
The mightier pen that (didn’t) cause WW2
There is in fact a lot of war at Parliament, and not just at question time. Somewhere there’s probably a sword, after-all there’s a mace and a mighty pen.
AudioNZ invites Pacific input on Aid inquiry
The New Zealand government is inviting people and agencies from around the Pacific region to have their say on how the aid programme can improve. Audio
Report suggests responsible investing could be compulsory
Adhering to responsible investing principles is expected to become a mandatory practice for fund managers in future rather than just a nice-to-have for clients. Audio
Business News for 9 July 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Families shoudn't have been forced out - Tamaki MP
Indira speaks with Tamaki MP Simon O'Connor about the Tamaki housing regeneration project. Audio
Financial advisors cap growth in responsible investment funds
Growth in responsible investment funds is strong despite a lack of interest from many financial advisors. Audio
NZ beefs up powers to police high seas for drug smugglers
New Zealand is beefing up its powers to police the high seas as it faces the risk of becoming an easy target for drug smugglers. Legislation to crack down on drug trafficking passed its first reading… Audio
How do you ban a bomb?
New Zealand is making ready to sign up for a new international anti-nuclear weapons treaty. Actually, we've already signed it, but that means diddly-squat until Parliament signs off on that. So, do we… Audio
How do you ban a bomb?
New Zealand is making ready to sign up for a new international anti-nuclear weapons treaty. Actually, we've already signed it, but that means diddly-squat until Parliament signs off on that. So, do we…
AudioGovernment unveils plan to tackle homelessness as winter looms
The Government's unveiled a $100 million plan to get people out of cars, off streets, and into safe, dry and warm shelter over winter. Video, Audio
Oil, gas industry claims it's still strong after loss of Super Fund
The New Zealand Super Fund has substantially withdrawn from some of the world's biggest oil companies, saying they are risky investments. But the Petroleum Production and Exploration Association says… Audio
Assisted dying report 'deeply disappointing' - Maryan Street
The former MP who asked Parliament to investigate the public's attitudes towards assisted dying is deeply disappointed with the final report, labelling it a cowardly essay. The Health Committee report… Audio
Budget 2017: spending under scrutiny
Ministers are facing up to select committees to justify the government's spending following the reveal of Budget 2017 in May. Audio
Budget 2017: spending under scrutiny
Ministers are facing up to select committees to justify the government's spending following the reveal of Budget 2017 in May.
Audio'In your pay packet there will be a sorry' - $2b settlement for care workers passes
A two billion dollar settlement bill which took years to reach has made its way through Parliament in just two weeks - with the help of a little rule bending. Audio
'In your pay packet there will be a sorry' - $2b settlement for care workers passes
A two billion dollar settlement bill which took years to reach has made its way through Parliament in just two weeks - with the help of a little rule bending.
AudioChloe Oldfield, Sean Palmer & Simon O'Connor, Monarchy
Monarchy New Zealand is dedicated to keeping the monarchy in position as New Zealand's head of state as well as educating the public about the royals play in our democracy. The organisation believes… Audio
Death and pensions
Only two things are certain in this life; death and taxes, and hopefully a pension but the pension may come later than expected and having a choice about how we die is up for discussion. Audio
Death and pensions
Only two things are certain in this life; death and taxes, and hopefully a pension but the pension may come later than expected and having a choice about how we die is up for discussion.
Audio21,000 submissions on euthanasia petition
More than 21,000 people have made a submission on Labour MP Maryan Street's controversial petition on a person's right to end their life. Health committee chairperson Simon O'Connor joins Checkpoint.
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