Tracey Martin
Apocalypse now for news - part 2?
TVNZ’s proposals to balance its worsening books by killing news and current affairs programmes mean New Zealanders could end up with almost no national current affairs on TV within weeks. It’s a…
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Tracey Martin on the RNZ-TVNZ merger
Last month the Government confirmed it will create a new public media entity through the merger of RNZ and TVNZ. Former MP Tracey Martin will chair the nine-member Establishment Board to lead the work… Audio
Inside the process of creating a new public media entity
Response has been mixed to this week's announcement that RNZ and TVNZ will come under a new media entity. With much detail still to be revealed, many questions are as yet unanswered. Former New… Audio
New public media plan enters uncharted waters
The clock is ticking for the government’s proposed new public media entity. The next step is a business case and a new charter being drafted behind closed doors. But RNZ already has a charter that’s… Audio
Royal Commission into Abuse in Care told to work with Treasury on spending
The Royal Commission into historical abuse in care has been told to rein in its skyrocketing spending and now has to work with Treasury to get back on track.
Documents released to RNZ show… Audio
Former MP Tracey Martin explains split from NZ First
The former New Zealand First MP, Tracey Martin, has quit the party saying it has become less democratic and has trouble recognising women in leadership roles.
She says she gave her resignation to the… Audio
Teen who lived on the streets calling for better access to help
Homeless teenagers in Auckland are being turned away in droves from housing services which say they cannot cope with demand.
One teenager, who lived rough for nearly two years, is calling on any new… Audio
Election 2020: Morning Report social policy debate
About 50,000 people who've lost their jobs as a result of the pandemic are now on the jobseeker benefit.
Treasury projections show unemployment is expected to peak at 7.7 percent next year before… Audio
Houses built with disabled children in mind open in Napier
A new housing development for disabled children has been opened in Napier.
The new homes have been built especially for the children and are designed to reduce sensory overload - cutting down on… Audio
Questions on Government's Covid-19 response continue at Parliament
The House continues to question the Government on its Covid-19 response through three different parliamentary features including question time, ministerial statements, and the general debate. Audio
Children's Minister explains Oranga Tamariki law changes
A section of provisions under the Oranga Tamariki act, allowing for the removal of subsequent children, are set to be repealed. Currently, if a parent has had a child previously removed from their… Audio
Action being taken on culture at FENZ - Tracey Martin
Tracey Martin is the Minister for Internal Affairs and oversees Fire and Emergency.
She says there's an historical problem of bullying and harassment, but action is being taken to fix that. Video, Audio
Who else could be NZ Health Minister?
If David Clark vacated the job of Health Minister, who could or would want to slide into a set of shoes that have made a few missteps?
It's no secret the Opposition's gunning for the minister to be… Audio
Parliament returns to normal service
Like us all Parliament has been slowly, inexorably returning to normal service. This week included two quite novel events - at least novel recently. Video, Audio
Caregivers receive funding boost in budget
People who look after children who cannot be cared for by their own parents will receive more money from July.
Around 14,000 caregivers look after more than 22,000 children, both inside and outside… Audio
Parliament working under urgency to pass Covid-19 legislation
MPs have worked on Covid-19 related bills under urgency shortening a process from months to hours. Audio
Minister defends Oranga Tamariki in face of new damning report
The government agency charged with caring for children has been given a D minus in a Māori-led review.
A new report from Whānau Ora says Oranga Tamariki needs a complete overhaul because of systemic… Audio
A general tit-for-tat at Parliament
On Wednesdays at Parliament MPs argue about general topics in the aptly named General Debate. This week turned into a bit of a tit-for-tat. Audio
The End of Life Choice Debate: in pictures
The third reading debate of the End of Life Choice Bill made for a busy, emotional day at Parliament. For The House Phil Smith caught the action in photos.
Tracey Martin responds to Oranga Tamariki review
Oranga Tamariki has released a review into an attempted uplift in the Hawke's Bay earlier in 2019, which found staff were right to step in but relied on old information and didn't try hard enough to… Audio