Grant Robertson
How to MP: Tips from a ‘great parliamentarian’
As he departs from Parliament, Grant Roberson outlines the skills and requirements for being a successful MP, and what he would replace Question Time with. Video, Audio
Getting specific or aiming wide: The tactics of Question Time
A look at the tactics of primary questions during Question Time, with help from Grant Robertson, Judith Collins and Gerry Brownlee. Audio
Grant Robertson leaves Parliament after 15 years
All governments make decisions with "imperfect information" but retiring MP and former finance minister Grant Robertson says his experience during the Covid pandemic was an "extreme sports version of… Audio
Chris Hipkins on Grant Robertson's legacy
The Labour Party has had another layer of experience peeled away following the retirement of its finance spokesperson Grant Robertson.
After a 15-year parliamentary career, including six years as… Audio
Labour faces rebuild after Robertson departure
The Labour Party is losing one of its most experienced and influential politicians as it faces the huge job of rebuilding after its crushing election defeat.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Grant… Audio
Barbara Edmonds to be Labour's finance spokesperson
Labour's job of rebuilding has been made harder, with the departure of one of its most experienced and recognisable MPs.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson will retire from politics next… Audio
Grant Robertson retires from politics
The Labour Party's Grant Robertson will announce his retirement from politics.
RNZ political editor Jo Moir spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Labour slams mini-Budget for lack of detail
The Labour Party is slamming the government's mini-Budget for a lack of detail on the delivery of promised tax cuts.
It came alongside Treasury's half-year update, which showed the country's economic… Audio
Question Time answers become optional
Parliament is discovering how the Speaker will interpret its rules. Today's contention was can he force good answers from ministers, or indeed, any answers. Audio
Finance minister accuses Labour of hiding the true state of Govt books
The new Finance Minister is accusing her Labour predecessor of finding "clever workarounds" to hide the true state of the government's finances. Nicola Willis has also confirmed the coalition… Video, Audio
Grant Robertson reflects on All Blacks' Rugby World Cup loss
Yesterday the All Blacks lost a dramatic Rugby World Cup final to South Africa, going down by just a point in Paris. The Springboks won 12 - 11, and become the first team to win the World Cup four… Audio
'MMP elections, generally, are very close' says Grant Robertson
On current polling, National would require the support of both ACT, and New Zealand First, to form a government.
NZ First leader Winston Peters could once again be the 'kingmaker'.
Labour MP Grant… Audio
Finance leaders' debate
We're a little over two weeks out from the election and both major parties have given their pitch to voters to ease the cost of living.
The question is, what will voters go for? Will it be GST-free… Audio
Labour says next few Budgets will be tight as it releases fiscal plan
Labour has released its much-anticipated fiscal plan laying out the costs of its election promises, calling it responsible, balanced and credible.
The party's finance spokesperson Grant Robertson… Audio
Labour say the economy is turning a corner
Treasury released its Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update on Tuesday, to mixed reactions.
The Labour Party hailed the accounts as showing the economy was turning the corner, with no recession… Audio
A week to wrap up Parliament
The last sitting week of the 53rd Parliament has a fairly packed schedule of government business, plus debate on the Standing Orders Committee's regular report, and the Adjournment Debate. Audio
Govt finds $4 billion in public service savings over next four years
The Labour government has found nearly $4 billion in savings across the public service over the next four years. It comes as the government's accounts for the eleven months to the end of May show tax… Audio
Finance Minister hopes flood deal will bring certainty to homeowners
The Finance Minister, Grant Robertson, hopes cost-sharing packages for storm damage in Auckland and Gisborne will give some certainty to affected homeowners.
In Auckland, the Government will… Audio
Parliament's final six busy days
It is the second to last sitting week for Parliament but there is still a mountain of bills to get finalised before the MPs wearily trudge home. Audio
National's yin and yang v Labour's frugal fear factor
Analysis: With little money in the government's coffers heading into Election 2023, the Caucus podcast looks at how the two main parties plan to use fear, frugality and friendliness to win your vote.
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