Todd Mc Clay
Coronavirus: National Party on Level 3 business breaches
As complaints flood in of businesses breaching Alert Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions there's uncertainty about who will clamp down on them.
The Government has set up a new investigation team - however… Audio
Coronavirus: Small businesses should be open - National Party
The National Party says small businesses are being hit hard by the lockdown, when many could continue to work safely.
.Todd McClay is the party's economic development spokersperson.
He speaks to… Audio
Simon Bridges rules out working with NZ First post election
National Party leader Simon Bridges has made a high-stakes opening gambit in election year, attempting to knee-cap New Zealand First by ruling it out of any post-election deals.
But could the move… Audio
New Zealand finally secures upgraded free trade deal with China
New Zealand has finally secured an enhanced free trade deal with China, but there's not yet a dollar figure on the financial benefits for local exporters.
It will make it cheaper and easier for… Audio
Troubling donations across political spectrum - spy agencies
New Zealand's spy agencies have warned they know of troubling foreign donations and relationships right across the political spectrum at local and central government. They've told MPs they support… Audio
Date confirmed for postponed Chinese tourism event
The National Party is welcoming news the official launch of the China-New Zealand Year of Tourism event is back on. But it says that doesn't mean everything's now rosy in the relationship between the… Audio
NZ journalist detained in Nauru, Ardern to ask questions
The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, will be asking for more detail about the detention of a New Zealand journalist when she touches down in Nauru shortly. TVNZ's Pacific Correspondent, Barbara… Audio
Revised TPP to come into force within months
The revised Trans Pacific Partnership could be in force by Christmas, opening up trade among eleven Pacific Rim nations. New Zealand intends being one of the first six to ratify, which would trigger… Audio
Pacific Islands Forum: Peters heads for Nauru
Pacific leaders are converging on the tiny island nation of Nauru this week for their annual forum. Regional security and other pressing issues like climate change will be top of the formal agenda… Audio
Trump vows to punish countries trading with Iran
New Zealand's growing trade with Iran is under threat as Donald Trump vows to punish countries that do business with the country. Economics Correspondent Patrick O'Meara reports. Audio
‘Words matter’ when it comes to China - former trade minister
A former Trade Minister is warning the government words matter when it comes to dealing with China.China has urged New Zealand to 'correct its wrong words' in relation to the government's defence… Audio
EU trade talks formally launched in Wellington
A significant trade deal with the European Union - that's been years in the making - will be formally launched today. The European Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom is in the capital to meet with senior… Audio
National slams Kelvin Davis over Parliament performance
Opposition MPs are demanding the Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis give some proper answers at Parliament, after what they call a breath-taking display of incompetence. Mr Davis fielded questions about… Audio
Commonwealth free trade deal 'not going to happen' - McClay
The idea of a Commonwealth-wide free trade deal has been floated during discussions between the 53 member nations at their biennial talks in London this weekend. Foreign Minister Winston Peters is… Audio
Ardern en route to Europe to push for free trade
Jacinda Ardern flies out from New Zealand today for her first official trip to Europe as Prime Minister. She's en route to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London - but will also visit… Audio
Pressure mounts over rescue chopper proposal
Pressure is building on the government to step in and ensure rescue helicopter bases remain in Taupo and Rotorua. The central North Island towns - and Te Anau in the South Island - have been left off… Audio
'What is Peters' interest in Russia?' - Todd McClay
The government is considering slapping travel bans on some Russians. It comes after the government was mocked for failing to follow the country's traditional allies in expelling Russian spies. New… Audio
Winston Peters 'lacks credibility' on Russia - National
The National Party says the Foreign Minister Winston Peters' condemnation of a nerve agent attack in Britain lacks credibility given his recent remarks about Russia. The British government says it's… Audio
Govt urged to call TPP meeting to ensure deal closes
The National Party says it is concerned the momentum to conclude the new Trans-Pacific Partnership deal is stalling and has called on the Government to call an urgent meeting of the involved countries… Audio
Ardern takes first step on world stage at APEC
The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, is on the world stage for the first time this weekend, when she joins leaders in the Asia-Pacific region to discuss trade and security. Ms Ardern leaves for APEC in… Audio
