Marama Davidson

While Labour and National are aspiring for first prize, Act and the Greens are racing for the bronze medal.

According to recent polling, both parties are neck and neck to take the third biggest party… Audio

Māori candidates from both sides of the house are zeroing in on Covid-19 housing and jobs as they campaign to be part of the next government.

Labour, NZ First, National and the Greens have faced off… Audio

The Greens, The Opportunities and Maori Parties all want to break the political deadlock - and decades of inaction - over who owns freshwater.

It's the political hot potato which neither Labour or… Audio

The Green Party is are happy to see the Labour Party pick up one of its long standing policies of making Matariki a public holiday - but want it to be introduced sooner.

Labour says it would… Audio

Political parties are now back into full campaign mode after an initial false start.

The 52nd Parliament officially dissolved yesterday- a crucial milestone in kicking-off the general election.

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On their way out the door MPs took a last swing at representation, policy ideas and general fisticuffs. Audio

The Green Party's policy to ramp up construction of social housing is being hailed by one community leader as a game changer but the National Party has dismissed it as just "wishful thinking" that it… Audio

The Progressive Home Ownership fund is part of the Green Party and Labour's Confidence and Supply Agreement.

The Greens co-leader, Marama Davidson, told Māni Dunlop how she was feeling about finally… Audio

The Green Party is pledging to transform a welfare system it calls outdated, unfair and unliveable by introducing a guaranteed minimum income.

It would ensure a payment of at least $325 a week for… Audio

This week, the police canned its controversial Armed Response Teams after plenty of critical coverage in the media - much of it drawing parallels with George Floyd’s killing in the US and the conduct… Audio

The Police Commissioner says the now-scrapped Armed Response Teams have shown New Zealanders don't want an armed police force.

Andrew Coster announced armed officers won't be rolled out nationwide -… Audio

The Greens have accused Labour of breaking a core promise to overhaul the welfare system - a commitment made in the two parties' written agreement to form a government.

The gripe comes after a chorus… Audio

Cabinet has agreed to put a rocket under the resource consent process to fast-track building projects, but not all three governing parties are on board.

The Green Party is only supporting the changes… Audio

The Greens will only give limited support to plans to fast-track consents for 'shovel ready', large scale building projects, over concerns the public is losing its say.

New legislation would remove… Audio

The National Party may not be able to rely on partnering with the Māori Party after the election, even if that party is able to secure a seat to get itself back into Parliament. 

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On Wednesdays at Parliament MPs argue about general topics in the aptly named General Debate. This week turned into a bit of a tit-for-tat. Audio