Kelvin Davis
Petition to ban non-NZ freedom campers across country grows
There is growing support for a petition to ban all freedom camping, nation-wide, for non-residents.
The woman behind the idea wants the country to re-asses the parameters around freedom camping in… Audio
Govt pledges NZ tourism reboot after Covid-19
The tourism industry is preparing for a shake-up after the government announced a reboot in the wake of Covid-19. Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis says the project will re-imagine the way tourism is… Audio
Kelvin Davis on Whānau Ora funding
The Minister of Corrections says his department is using its own money for Whānau Ora programmes.
Yesterday Dame Tariana told Morning Report that during her meeting with the Prime Minister they… Audio
Te Ara Whiti Minister, Kelvin Davis
The Government's words at Waitangi on creating space to hold meaningful conversaions with Maori, and to encourage all New Zealanders to cross the bridge in to the Maori World, requires leadership in… Audio
NZ's popularity with tourists risking the environment - report
A new report says tourism could be destroying the very attractions bringing people here in the first place.
The report from Environment Commissioner Simon Upton says the popularity of New Zealand's… Audio
Ōtaki wānanga recieves one-off $10 million grant
An Ōtaki-based wānanga has received a one-off $10 million grant to reset its relationship with the Crown, and address research funding deficits.
Te Wānanga o Raukawa argued in its Waitangi Tribunal… Audio
Ihumātao occupiers shut out of talks, no word from govt
Occupiers of the disputed land at Ihumātao have been shut out of talks with the government about finding a resolution, saying they haven't had any direct contact with ministers in over a month.
The… Video, Audio
Expression of regret by the British government marks 'new chapter in history'
The British High Commissioner Laura Clarke says she was happy using the phrase "expression of regret" rather than "sorry" when speaking of the harm caused when James Cook arrived in New Zealand in… Audio
Numbers at kohanga reo dropping by 100 each year
Enrollments at kohanga reo are declining at an alarming rate, dropping by about 100 children per year on average. The Kohanga Reo National Trust says it's still struggling to retain staff, repair… Audio
Women's drug treatment programme at Arohata a huge success
A group of female prisoners say they've turned their lives around after overcoming their addictions through a drug treatment programme at Arohata Prison. The programme at the female-only prison in… Video, Audio
Report on conditions at Ngawha Prison ‘unacceptable’ - Kelvin Davis
A prominent Ngapuhi elder says the Ombudsman's report on conditions in Ngawha prison is "gutting" for those who had high hopes for the facility. Hone Sadler says he was one of the kaumatua who were… Audio
Māori need to helm prison changes for real success - advisory group
Allowing prisoners more contact with their families and kaupapa Maori programmes in every prison are just two of the sweeping changes being planned for the country's prison system. Hokai Rangi is a… Audio
Accused mosque shooter's letter: Lawyer urges against knee-jerk reaction
The government is being urged not to make a knee jerk legal reaction to revelations that the accused Christchurch gunman was able to pen and send a letter to an overseas supporter.
The Corrections… Audio
Letter would have been widely shared - alt-right researcher
A researcher into the alt-right believes a letter sent from prison by the man accused of the mosque shootings will have been widely shared after being posted on 4Chan. The Corrections Department has… Audio
Accused mosque shooter's letter: Corrections minister admits 'the process failed'
The man accused of the Christchurch mosque killings is banned from sending or receiving mail in prison until tighter controls are in place. The Corrections Department has apologised to victims for… Audio
Māori ministers helping resolve Ihumātao dispute
Acting Prime Minister Kelvin Davis says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern shouldn't go to Ihumātao on her return from Tokelau, but rather leave the job to Māori ministers, who are doing a good job trying… Audio
Queenstown, Wanaka locals vote in favour of bed tax
Provisional results of a non-binding referendum show more than 80 percent of Wanaka and Queenstown voters back a bed tax, which would be used to help fund infrastructure. Audio
NZ tourism leaders welcoming but wary of govt interference
Tourism leaders have welcomed the government's plans to be more active in the country's biggest export industry, but say it mustn't interfere with business. Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis and… Audio
Cook commemoration an opportunity to tell full story - Davis
The government is defending the commemorations for Captain Cook's arrival to New Zealand 250 years ago.
Some Māori are calling for a boycott of Tuia Encounters 250, saying they're divisive… Audio
Destiny Church, govt at odds over Man-Up programme
The Minister for Corrections and Justice are at odds over Destiny Church's controversial Man-up rehabilitation programme. Kelvin Davis has ruled out allowing the programme into prisons, after a public… Audio