Tracey Martin
Self-harming stretches mental health services in schools
Hundreds more young people are being admitted to hospital with self-inflicted injuries.
The Counsellors Association says school mental health services are so overstretched with these serious… Audio
Government considers extending mosque shootings inquiry
The Government is seeking advice after multiple high-level calls to give the Royal Commission of inquiry into the Christchurch Mosque shootings more time to complete its investigation. The Royal… Audio
All care and no control
Responsibility is a recurring issue during Parliament's Question Time. Ministers are responsible for their 'kingdoms', but exactly how responsible? Audio
Tracey Martin and abuse commissioners to meet urgently today
An urgent meeting between Minister for Internal Affairs and for Children Tracey Martin and the commissioners investigating historic abuse in care is set for this afternoon. The meeting comes in the… Audio
Pukana Exhibition showcases iconic Maori performances
The National Library has turned back the clock in its latest exhibition which showcases some of the country's most iconic Maori performances of the past few decades. Stars including Tina Cross joined… Audio
Children's minister will not outlaw youth detention in police cells
The Minister for Children Tracey Martin will not outlaw youth detention in police cells - despite widespread agreement it's an unsuitable practice. She says everyone agrees police cells aren't right… Audio
Police cells sometimes ‘only option’ for teen offenders - minister
The Minister for Children says she won't consider changing the law allowing teenage offenders to be held in police cells - despite ongoing calls to do so. Latest figures this week revealed seven young… Audio
Free lunches in school trial announced in Rotorua
A programme to feed hungry kids with a free lunch at school each day is going to be trialled in 30 schools next year.
The Prime Minister announced the initiative at the launch of the Child and Youth… Video, Audio
Tracey Martin: ‘I don't know how this has gone so awry’
Associate education minister Tracey Martin speaks to Corin Dann about the new special education coordinator roles, which have been called 'flawed' and unworkable'. Audio
Critics slam govt plan to put lid on foreign gambling websites
As online gambling booms in New Zealand, the government wants to change the law to stop people spending millions on foreign betting and casino websites. But critics say any law change would lead to… Audio
The battle of two Julie Annes
The war of Parliament’s Question Time is measured out in daily skirmishes. A proxy campaign fought by a handful of combatants, over rules as much as policy. Audio
Abortion law reform: How will parties vote?
New Zealand First has no plans to call for a referendum on abortion and its MPs have been keeping quiet on which way they will vote on the reforms.
The party has a history of calling for the public… Audio
Bill introduced to remove abortion from Crimes Act
After months of stalling and negotiation, the government has introduced a bill that would remove abortion from the Crimes Act and instead treat it as a health issue. Audio
Learning support plan may not help schools in need - Nikki Kaye
National says the 623 teaching support staff the government's putting into schools next year won't necessarily end up in schools that need the extra help. And many schools that do need them, won't be… Audio
Euthanasia debate returns to Parliament
The euthanasia debate is set to return to Parliament on Wednesday - with MPs facing a potentially prolonged and ugly showdown.
MPs are expected to thrash out the details of a proposed law change that… Audio
Abortion law reform final draft goes to Cabinet
A bill that would remove abortion from the Crimes Act will go before Cabinet ministers on Tuesday for final approval.
Now the Justice Minister Andrew Little has reached consensus with NZ First it's… Audio
NZ First supports abortion law reform
New Zealand First MP Tracey Martin says her party's found consensus with the Justice Minister on abortion law reform and draft legislation is going before Cabinet ministers on Tuesday.
Ms Martin has… Audio
New obligations for Oranga Tamariki
From today Oranga Tamariki takes on a host of new responsibilities and requirements for an ever increasing number of children. Young people can now stay in state care till age 21 with transition… Audio
Family and sexual violence package briefing
A package for family and sexual violence sits across eight different portfolios so some of those responsible told a select committee how it will work. Audio
Willie Jackson: Uplifting babies a last resort
The co-chair of Labour's Maori Caucus says in some cases babies need to be removed from their whanau, citing the horrific deaths of the Kahui twins as an example where state intervention would have… Audio