Mark Mitchell
A Members’ Day of two halves
This week four backbencher bills got a shot at glory. Two were gloriously popular, one successful but contentious, and one pipped at the legislative post.
AudioNational Party on youths arrested for hit and run
Christchurch police say they have arrested three youths linked to an incident where a cyclist was knocked off his bike and seriously injured by young people driving a stolen car.
It's one of three… Audio
National Party on police raid on rehabilitation facility
The National Party is calling a second gang-related police raid of a rehabilitation facility a failure of the justice system.
On Thursday police siezed almost half a kilogram of meth, $5000 in cash… Audio
Hard stats and new voices enter the 'youth crime spike' coverage
Two new pieces of reporting have added context and depth to the headlines blaring about a youth crime wave. Audio
Hard stats and new voices enter the 'youth crime spike' coverage
Two new pieces of reporting have added context and depth to the headlines blaring about a youth crime wave.
AudioGovernment hasn't got balance right on young offenders - National
In the wake of the recent spate of ram-raids, the National Party is saying the government "hasn't got the balance right" when it comes to tackling youth crime.
National says it's dismayed to see… Audio
New firearms legislation will be a flop - National Party
The National Party believes new legislation empowering courts to ban criminals from accessing firearms will be a "complete flop".
Party police spokesperson Mark Mitchell says his party supports the… Audio
Learning to Minister, and a crucial skill
Being a minister involves many difficult skills that other MPs don’t need. The most crucial might be questions. Answering them well has very little to do with performing ministerial duties well, but… Audio
Learning to Minister, and a crucial skill
Being a minister involves many difficult skills that other MPs don’t need. The most crucial might be questions. Answering them well has very little to do with performing ministerial duties well, but…
AudioMidweek Mediawatch: Booze and bad religion
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Bryan Crump about new revelations on Gloriavale from John Campbell, a deeply personal take on booze culture from Patrick Gower… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: Booze and bad religion
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Bryan Crump about new revelations on Gloriavale from John Campbell, a deeply personal take on booze culture from Patrick Gower…
AudioNational Party targeting new Police Minister Chris Hipkins
The National Party says replacing Poto Williams as Police Minister reflects a lack of leadership at a time when gang activity and violence is escalating.
However, the Party is not convinced that… Audio
Late Edition Community leaders concerned by shootings
The pressure is on Police to try and calm gang tension after a spate of drive-by shootings in Auckland last night. Community leaders are concerned someone is is going to get caught in the crossfire… Audio
Question Time: How to get it straight
Question Time works best if the MPs ask tight, non-political questions. Straight questions are more likely to get straight answers, so they’re kept as tight as possible but not always by choice. Audio
Question Time: How to get it straight
Question Time works best if the MPs ask tight, non-political questions. Straight questions are more likely to get straight answers, so they’re kept as tight as possible but not always by choice.
AudioPolice Minister on extra funding for front line police
The government has promised to boost the number of front line police officers and address gang violence as part of its major pre-Budget law and order package.
It's investing more than $560 million… Audio
Government unveils $560m funding for police
An Auckland dairy owner wants teenagers who ram raid businesses to face tougher penalties.
It comes as the government signals support is on the way for shops that have been targeted. It's also… Audio
National Party underwhelmed with police boost
The government is promising to boost the number of front line police officers and address gang violence as part of a hefty pre-Budget law and order package.
It's investing more than $560 million over… Audio
Police: The unenviable portfolio
Ministers of the crown may seem powerful, but the reality of their roles vary greatly. Some are endowed with great influence, some others just come with blame. Audio
Police: The unenviable portfolio
Ministers of the crown may seem powerful, but the reality of their roles vary greatly. Some are endowed with great influence, some others just come with blame.
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