Carmel Sepuloni

On Wednesday, Police Minister Mark Mitchell recommitted to the coalition government's agreement to train an additional 500 police officers within two years. On Tuesday he told Parliament it would take… Audio

A fiery week in politics with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon defending his government's policies at Ratana, and promising they would honour the Treaty of Waitangi. Labour's deputy leader Carmel… Audio

Finally to politics, and there were crowds yesterday outside Parliament to protest the new government's repeal of smokefree laws. Meanwhile the new government passed its first piece of legislation -… Audio

The coalition govt has unveiled its 100-day plan. It has 49 actions that Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says will deliver more in 100 days than the Labour government did in six months. Joining… Audio

To politics, and Christopher Luxon says there's now agreement over most ministerial positions in the new government - but the role of deputy is still up for grabs. National's Nicola Willis has ruled… Audio

Government negotiations appeared to make progress yesterday with Winston Peters, Christopher Luxon and David Seymour finally meeting together. But there's no sign of a coalition deal any time soon… Audio

Time now for politics and our regular catch up with Labour MP Carmel Sepuloni, and there's one more sleep 'til the final vote numbers are made public. Audio

It's been nearly two weeks since election night, and we're still waiting for the official results once those special votes are counted. It's been a tough time for Labour, and outgoing Deputy Prime… Audio

Aotearoa could have a new government as early as next week. But if the three polls from Wednesday are anything to go by, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters could be holding the balance of power… Audio

You've heard from the sheriffs, now it's the turn of the deputies. National's Deputy leader, Nicola Willis and Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni. It's just over a week til the polls close and… Video, Audio

To politics and Labour leader Chris Hipkins says now is not the time for tax cuts, as inflation looks difficult to control. The Reserve Bank has kept the Official Cash Rate at 5-point-5 percent… Audio

We're joined now by Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni for the weekly catch-up. Audio

Election 2023: Pacific candidates debate heats up over issues. Audio

Time now for our regular catch up with Deputy Prime Minister and Kelston MP Carmel Sepuloni. And it's been another rollercoaster week in the election campaign with a leaders debate and a poll. Audio

To the election campaign now, and Labour has promised a billion-dollar boost to increase the number trainee doctors every year, for three years.

Chris Hipkins says the increases would take the number… Audio

To politics, and Labour's pledged a multi-million dollar boost to agritech, if re-elected, as the party sets out its plan to supercharge the economy. Chris Hipkins has also committed to visit India… Audio

NZ's major political parties address Pasifika issues ahead of elections. Audio

Nathan Rarere speaks with Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni. Audio

To discuss this issue of teacher's pay further we're joined by Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni. Audio