Denise Roche
Govt wants NZ to be global creative powerhouse
In a recently released draft strategy, the government wants New Zealand to be a global creative powerhouse, with creatives better able to support themselves financially. Libby Kirkby-McLeod who is… Audio
Matangireia: Denise Roche
Former Greens MP Denise Roche spent two terms in parliament on the opposition benches, in that time she join other politicians and joined a staged a walk-out of the debating chamber, and when former… Audio
Matangireia | Season 2 | Episode 6: Denise Roche
Former Green MP Denise Roche remembers the day she revealed in Parliament she was a survivor of sexual abuse—and taking a stand against then–Prime Minister John Key. Video, Audio
Matangireia | Season 2 | Trailer
The second season, Matangireia - Māori Political Legacies, explores the careers of former Māori members of Parliament. Video
Urgent action needed on NZ construction waste
As landfills around the country continue to grow every year, major construction firms are doing their bit to reduce waste in the sector. Demolition rubbish makes up half of what's thrown away. An… Audio
Greens to ban plastic bags, packaging in new policy
The Green Party has announced its environmental policy and is clamping down on plastic waste by banning plastic bags and packaging. The policy also includes a refund scheme for drink containers, and a… Audio
NZ should intervene in Manus Island, Nauru - Greens
The opposition Green party says the New Zealand government should intervene in the fate of refugees detained offshore by Australia. Audio
NZ deflects Manus asylum plea to Australia
The New Zealand government says it would only grant asylum to Manus Island detainees with Australia's consent. Audio
Plastic bags: Free or fee?
Green MP Denise Roche has drafted a bill to introduce a levy on single use plastic bags in a bid to reduce the number of bags which are discarded each year. It's part of her war on waste. But ACT… Audio
EMA says NZ shouldn't air dirty laundry on international stage
The Employers and Manufacturers Association says it's unhelpful for unions to air the country's dirty laundry over workplace law on the global stage. Audio
Greens call government's welfare crackdown a beat up
The Green Party says the Government's crack down on thousands of beneficiaries who were wrongly receiving support is a beat up to distract from more important issues. Audio
Govt proposes big cut in problem gambling research
The Government wants to dump more than half of its spending on problem gambling research. Opposition parties say the plan is completely at odds with Government moves to allow Sky City more pokie… Audio
Opposition MPs want ACC VIP scheme explained
Opposition MPs say the Accident Compensation Corporation should explain why it has special rules for handling cases involving people it deems to be VIPs. Audio
