Deputy Political Editor
MPs' pay freeze gets broad political support
There is broad political support for a one-year freeze on MPs pay. The Prime Minister announced on Monday that urgent legislation will be pushed through Parliament to make sure no MPs get a pay rise… Audio
Should NZ ditch public holidays? David Seymour says yes
Should New Zealand do away with public holidays and just let New Zealanders decide when to have a break? That's what the ACT leader David Seymour is pitching, saying the government shouldn't be… Audio
NZ unlikely to follow Australia in banning foreign donations
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Government is not planning to follow Australia's move to ban foreign political donations. The Australian government has unveiled plans to ban political donations… Audio
US could benefit from TPP despite withdrawal
As Prime Minister pushes the case for the Trans Pacific Partnership with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the Trade Minister, Todd McClay, says the United States will benefit from the Trans-Pacific… Audio