Kelvin Davis
NZ tourism leaders welcoming but wary of govt interference
Tourism leaders have welcomed the government's plans to be more active in the country's biggest export industry, but say it mustn't interfere with business. Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis and… Audio
Cook commemoration an opportunity to tell full story - Davis
The government is defending the commemorations for Captain Cook's arrival to New Zealand 250 years ago.
Some Māori are calling for a boycott of Tuia Encounters 250, saying they're divisive… Audio
Destiny Church, govt at odds over Man-Up programme
The Minister for Corrections and Justice are at odds over Destiny Church's controversial Man-up rehabilitation programme. Kelvin Davis has ruled out allowing the programme into prisons, after a public… Audio
Kelvin Davis responds to Brian Tamaki
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki has posted a tweet, threatening violence in prisions if the church's Man Up programme isn't implemented by Corrections. The Corrections Minister, Kelvin Davis, joins… Audio
NZ govt minister to attend President Bush's funeral
Kelvin Davis will represent New Zealand at the funeral of the 41st US president, who died at the weekend aged 94. Audio
Sex offenders still sharing prison cells despite Davis' promise
Hundreds of sex offenders are being placed in shared prison cells despite warnings that it is dangerous and should be stopped. This despite a promise by the Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis on this… Audio
Sex offenders in shared prison cells despite Davis' promise
Hundreds of sex offenders are being placed in shared prison cells despite warnings that it is dangerous and should be stopped. Figures from Corrections show that in October this year there were 674… Audio
Shoes removal shouldn't get in way of people mourning their dead - Kelvin Davis
A Serco prison officer is being labelled rude and anti-Maori for refusing to take his shoes off when he escorted an inmate on to an Auckland marae for the tangi of Herbs musician Tama Renata. The… Audio
Govt confident in Haumaha appointment process - Davis
Kelvin Davis is the Deputy Leader of the Labour Party and the Acting Prime Minister. He discusses the Wally Haumaha appointment with Guyon Espiner. "It's not up to me to have confidence in him, it's… Audio
Kelvin Davis explains the #tiakipromise
A significant announcement promised by Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis today turned out to be a brochure and video encouraging visitors to protect New Zealand. He spoke with Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
What is the Tiaki promise?
Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis has launched a brochure and video encouraging visitors to protect New Zealand. It's called the Tiaki promise. But how will it work? Lisa Owen asks the minister. Video, Audio
New Māori unit 'more focused' - Kelvin Davis
Crown Māori Relations Minister Kelvin Davis is adamant a new unit being set up to oversee the public services' work with Māori doesn't duplicate what the existing ministry is doing. Audio
Kelvin Davis discusses Māori-Crown Relations agency
The National Party is questioning the purpose of the new Office for Māori-Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti. The agency was announced on Tuesday and is aimed at ensuring the government meets its Treaty of… Video, Audio
Māori-Crown Relations agency finally established
After 11 months in the job, the Māori-Crown Relations Minister Kelvin Davis finally has an agency. The Office for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti will sit within the Justice Ministry, but its chief… Audio
Govt offices to be consolidated into new Crown/Māori unit
A new agency called the Office for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti is to be set up to oversee the Government's work with Māori as part of the Crown-Māori relations portfolio. Audio
Criminal Justice Summit 'a counselling session' - National
National is labelling the Criminal Justice Summit a 'counselling session' saying the government should just get on and make changes. About 600 people from all walks of life are taking part in the… Audio
Māori must lead the change in the criminal justice system - minister
Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis addressed the Criminal Justice Summit this afternoon and said that he believes Maori must lead the change in the criminal justice system. RNZ political reporter Gia… Audio
'We're here to celebrate the Kīngitanga' - Kelvin Davis
Thousands of people made their way to Ngāruawahia at the weekend for the 12th koroneihana celebrations for the Māori King. The five-day celebrations were marred by accusations of extravagant spending… Audio
Justice system reform 'personal' - Kelvin Davis
Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis wants to change the law to address institutional racism, and reduce the number of Maori going to prison. The government's Criminal Justice Summit kicks off tonight at… Audio
Kelvin Davis had not seen prison forecast data before Waikeria announcement
The prison population is being forecast to rise at double the rate previously thought. The latest ten-year projections come from the Ministry of Justice, and are 2000 higher than previous projections… Audio
