Kelvin Davis
Corrections to pay compensation for 'degrading' treatment
Corrections has admitted it could be in for a hefty compensation bill, over the treatment of women in its custody.
Minister Kelvin Davis has ordered an urgent overhaul and review of women's prisons… Audio
Corrections Minister has 'concerns' about treatment of female prisoners
The Corrections Minister is taking aim at his department, over its failure to answer, in court, accusations of "brutal and inhumane" treatment of inmates at Auckland Women's prison.
The claims were… Audio
Change on the way at Corrections - Kelvin Davis
The Corrections Minister says change is on the way, as part of the fallout from a court case in which allegations of mistreatment at Auckland Women's Prison were made.
The judge took them seriously… Audio
Māori and Crown need to work in partnership for children - Davis
The Children's Commissioner has called for an end to the state care of Māori children and babies.
It's the major recommendation from the second part an inquiry into the removal of babies by the… Audio
Ngāpuhi leader Rudolph Taylor dies, aged 66
Ngāpuhi leader and kaumātua to the Labour Party, Rudolph Taylor, has died, aged 66.
Rudy, as he was more commonly known, is being described as a big man with a big heart.
He became the senior Māori… Audio
Coverage of new Cabinet sparks debates over diversity
This week the PM picked the minsters to form the top tier of the new government - and said we should be proud to have the most diverse Cabinet we’ve ever had. That prompted some in the media to… Audio
Greens deal done, now time to appoint Labour ministers
Now the Greens deal is done and dusted, the Prime Minister's next move is to appoint her new ministers.
Jacinda Ardern will announce her new Cabinet this afternoon. It'll be an executive stacked with… Audio
Deputy Prime Minister job open, with plenty of contenders
The Deputy Prime Minister's job is up for grabs and there are plenty of contenders. Jacinda Ardern says Kelvin Davis's role as deputy leader of the party is safe, but won't say whether that translates… Audio
Election 2020: Tamihere, Davis, Swarbrick on latest results
Lisa Owen and Corin Dann cross to Maori Party co-leader John Tamihere, Labour deputy leader Kelvin Davis, and Greens' Auckland Central candidate Chloe Swarbrick. Video, Audio
Tourism Minister defends Strategic Asset funding choices
Tourism operators say government criteria and advice prevented them from applying for funding to save key attractions.
The Strategic Assets Protection Programme has been under fire from the industry… Video, Audio
Election 2020 Tourism Debate: Kelvin Davis and Todd McClay
Last year tourism was New Zealand's number one export, but Covid-19 has brought it to its knees, after our borders essentially slammed shut back in March.
The sector directly employs about 230,000… Video, Audio
Tourism industry wants answers over visitor levy spending
The tourism industry remains in the dark about where millions of dollars collected through the international visitor levy will go.
Most overseas visitors are charged the $35 fee through visa… Audio
Queenstown tourism operators welcome plans to waive DOC fees
Tourism operators are welcoming plans to waive DOC fees so they can work on conservation land for for free for the next year.
Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis announced $25 million has been earmarked to… Video, Audio
Tourism Minister explains 'strategic asset' funding for Waitomo
Waikato business Discover Waitomo is the first to benefit from a government plan to protect so called strategic tourism assets, with a $4 million grant to help it cushion the blow from Covid-19.
The… Video, Audio
Auckland-Canberra flights proposed, but Air NZ says no
Plans for a trans-Tasman bubble by July have failed to get lift-off - with New Zealand government ministers saying it's too early for such a proposal.
Top business voices want to see a new flight… Audio
Kelvin Davis discusses $400m tourism funding in Budget
Tourism got a carry-on bag full of cash in Budget 2020, but industry leaders say it's nothing compared to what needed to keep them afloat.
The $400-million Tourism Recovery Fund includes a domestic… Video, Audio
Māori concerned at powers to search marae without warrant
Māori communities are deeply concerned that police may be able to search marae and homes without a warrant at Covid-19 alert level 2.
It is another contentious aspect of the Covid-19 Health Response… Audio
Coronavirus: Māori tourism operators determined to thrive
Up to a thousand Māori employees working for Māori tourism operators - and more than 17,000 Māori across the tourism sector as a whole - have lost their jobs due to Covid 19.
Māori tourism operators… Audio
Tourism Minister grilled at Epidemic Response Committee
The Tourism Minister is not up to the job and the Prime Minister should take over the portfolio, according to one tour operator.
Haka Tourism offers adventure tours throughout the country, including… Video, Audio
Tourism Minister warns of further job losses
The Tourism industry says operators are literally jumping for joy at the news domestic travel will open up again at Covid-19 Alert Level 2.
Government Ministers will make a decision on Monday about… Audio