Chris Finlayson

The Minister in charge of the SIS and GCSB, Chris Finlayson, has highlighted gaps in security law which he says makes it difficult to prove somebody is a foreign fighter. Audio

The arts spokespeople for the two main political parties outline their policies for the arts and entertainment sector. Chris Finlayson and Jacinda Ardern discuss their priorities and big ideas for the… Audio

Lois Williams explains the divisions in Ngapuhi as efforts are made to decide who should negotiate a settlement Audio

Listening to that is the Minister for Treaty Negotiations, Chris Finlayson. Audio

The Crown has dropped its million dollar civil lawsuit against three men who vandalised the Waihopai spy base, after years of pursuing them through the courts. Audio

Split infinitives, long sentences and the word that are all off-limits to those who draft letters and speeches for the Attorney-General and Government Minister, Chris Finlayson. Audio

The Treaty of Waitangi negotiations minister, Chris Finlayson, denies forcing a change of representation onto some groups of Maori. Audio

Parliament's Privileges Committee has released a report strongly criticising how email, phone and swipe card records were handed over to an inquiry into a leaked spy report, calling it unacceptable… Audio

Listening to Sir Ted was the Attorney General, Chris Finlayson. Audio

The Crown will today sign a Treaty settlement with Tuhoe - another step toward repairing their turbulent and grievous relationship. Audio

The Attorney General, Chris Finlayson is condemning plans by the Sensible Sentencing Trust to set up a website to name and shame judges it disagrees with. Audio

After months of speculation, the results of the much anticipated New Zealand Orchestral Sector Review is now out... there were some 1800 submissions, so what's changing? Many say, not nearly enough… Audio

Iwi with treaty claims are going to be offered a stake in State-Owned Energy companies which are up for partial sale. Audio

The eastern Bay of Plenty iwi, Ngai Tuhoe, is to settle its past grievances with the Crown in return for a deal worth 170 million dollars and more control of Te Urewera National Park. Audio

The Government says extended hours in the house are allowing it to deal quickly with historic Treaty of Waitangi settlement claims, including one that stemmed from the 1977 Bastion Point occupation. Audio

A law allowing police to secretly film suspects is expected to be passed this week after the Government backed down on one of the main reasons it gave for wanting the new law. Audio

The Labour Party says the government's bill to allow the police to resume using hidden video cameras will give the police too much power. Audio

The Attorney General, Chris Finlayson, says he'll reconsider funding legal representation for the families of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. Audio

The Act party says the two iwi seeking customary title to beaches are just the start of an avalanche that will end up with most of the coastline under iwi control. Audio

Two North Island iwi have confirmed they will seek customary title under the Government's new seabed and foreshore legislation. Audio