Debbie Ngarewa Packer
Bill giving water fluoridation power to Director-General of Health passes second reading
A bill on water fluoridation decisions has passed its second reading at Parliament - more than four years after it was first introduced. Audio
Bill giving water fluoridation power to Director-General of Health passes second reading
A bill on water fluoridation decisions has passed its second reading at Parliament - more than four years after it was first introduced.
AudioPrepping for Budget 2021 at Parliament
Budget 2021 is due to be announced on 20 May but the priorities that guide the budget decisions have already been published and debated by MPs. Audio
Prepping for Budget 2021 at Parliament
Budget 2021 is due to be announced on 20 May but the priorities that guide the budget decisions have already been published and debated by MPs.
AudioMPs keep it local in special debate
Roadworks on the way to Wellington Airport, ambulance wait times in Taieri, Waitematā water quality, and churches in Levin have been highlighted by MPs in a special debate at Parliament. Video, Audio
MPs keep it local in special debate
Roadworks on the way to Wellington Airport, ambulance wait times in Taieri, Waitematā water quality, and churches in Levin have been highlighted by MPs in a special debate at Parliament.
Video, AudioHow can health officials get more Covid-19 information to youth?
The 1pm update, adverts, Facebook updates, emergency push notifications - the government has tried numerous ways to get us to Unite against Covid-19.
But after a number of people broke isolation… Audio
Treaty recognition part of RMA overhaul
Decade-long calls for stronger recognition of the Treaty of Waitangi in planning laws are yet to be realised, but are part of the package as the government prepares for a major overhaul of the RMA.
… Audio
Labour move to protect Māori wards 'insulting' - Bridges
The National MP Simon Bridges has railed against the Government's move to protect Māori wards, saying it's insulting to him as a Māori man.
Labour has begun rushing through legislation under urgency… Audio
Ex New Plymouth Mayor Andrew Judd overjoyed at Maori Wards announcement
A former mayor of New Plymouth - who was spat at in the street over his support of establishing a Māori ward in the city - feels vindicated now the Government has stepped in to scrap citizen-initiated… Audio
National Party's Māori seats plan seems like 'hollow politiking'- Ngarewa-Packer
The Māori party says the National Party's change of heart on the Māori seats is disingenuous and desperate.
National has announced it will "work towards" standing candidates in the Māori electorates… Audio
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer's Christmas message
A Christmas tradition for Morning Report is to bring you season's greetings from some of the politicians we talk to during the year.
And our final Christmas greeting comes from to the co-leader of… Audio
Housing, firearms law, and poverty key focus for new MPs
New MPs are declaring what they'll focus on during their time at Parliament including housing, living wages, firearms law, and poverty. Audio
Housing, firearms law, and poverty key focus for new MPs
New MPs are declaring what they'll focus on during their time at Parliament including housing, living wages, firearms law, and poverty.
AudioMeet the new MPs: Te Pāti Māori
There are 42 new MPs in Parliament. They each give an introductory speech. We’re collecting them for you. Here are the new MPs from Te Pāti Māori. Video
Meet the new MPs: Te Pāti Māori
There are 42 new MPs in Parliament. They each give an introductory speech. We’re collecting them for you. Here are the new MPs from Te Pāti Māori.
Video, AudioDrug testing, income tax and Covid-19 bills passed at speed
MPs have raced through four bills in their first proper week of Parliament passing new laws on festival drug testing, Covid-19, and income tax. Audio
Drug testing, income tax and Covid-19 bills passed at speed
MPs have raced through four bills in their first proper week of Parliament passing new laws on festival drug testing, Covid-19, and income tax.
AudioMāori Party co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer unapologetic after walkout
The Māori Party's two MPs turned heads walked out in the first session of the new Parliament yesterday.
The incident took place after speaker Trevor Mallard overruled co-leader Rawiri Waititi when… Audio
Māori Party co-leader not surprised by Davis, Henare disagreement over Oranga Tamariki
A Māori Party co-leader says she isn't surprised two of Labour's Māori Cabinet ministers are scrapping over the leadership of Oranga Tamariki.
Children's Minister Kelvin Davis has scolded Whanau Ora… Audio
