Steven Joyce
Govt says Novopay costs will hit $43m by June
The Government has revealed that the extra costs of dealing with problems in the Novopay school payroll system will hit 43 million dollars by June. Audio
Disagreement between departments over film and TV rebate.
Official documents reveal the extent of disagreement between government departments over what support should be given to the film and television industries. Audio
Outrage at government's cuts to university council
Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce has been listening to that, he joins us in the studio. Audio
Focus on Politics for 31 January 2014
This week was the time for David Cunliffe to put his mark on the Labour Party just months after taking over the leadership from David Shearer. Audio
Labour's Best Start a 'lolly scramble' says Joyce
Listening to that was the Economic Development Minister, Steven Joyce. Audio
Labour promises 60 dollars a week for newborns' families
Labour is promising if elected to pay 60 dollars a week to almost all families with newborns for the baby's first year of life. Audio
Govt ferry contract goes offshore
Local ship-builders are concerned that the government contract for the building of a ferry has been awarded to an overseas company. Audio
Government defends film tax breaks
The Government is increasing the taxpayer funded rebate for big foreign-made movies from 15 to at least 20 and in some cases 25 percent, with the Avatar sequels in line for the biggest subsidy. Audio
Tertiary institutions likely to pay back millions
Listening to that was the Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce. Audio
Calls for Government action over
Listening to that was the Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce. Audio
Team NZ gets $5m from Government
The Government will give Team New Zealand five million dollars to retain key team members while a decision is made on a future challenge. Audio
Dean Barker to meet minister over another America's Cup
The Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce will meet Team New Zealand skipper Dean Barker in the next few days to discuss another potential Americas Cup challenge. Audio
National slams Labour employment strategies
Employment law reform, including a higher minimum wage and a living wage, is emerging as a priority for a future Labour government, whoever leads it. Audio
Joyce says runway extension not Wellington's silver bullet
The Economic Development minister says an airport extension might not be the best way to get the Wellington region moving forward. Audio
Fonterra asks Sri Lanka staff to stay home amid protests
Fonterra has told its 755 staff in Sri Lanka to stay at home after a protest outside one of its factories there. Audio
Novopay Minister says improvements are being made
The Minister responsible for Novopay, Steven Joyce, says improvements are being made to the system. Audio
Calls for heads to roll over Fonterra contamination scare
With Economic Development Minister Stephen Joyce. Audio
Minister remains far from happy over Fonterra milk threat
As the Government's frustration over Fonterra's handling of the contamination has grown, it has been the Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce, also known as Mr Fix-it, handling the crisis talks.
…Government in talks with Fonterra over botulism scare
We speak with Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce about the Goverment's response and how big a risk this is to the economy. Audio
Top Stories for Monday 5 August 2013
NZ milk exports banned as botulism threat unveiled; Primary Industries on latest with New Zealand milk products; Government in talks with Fonterra over botulism scare; Dunne gobsmacked emails were… Audio