Michael Woodhouse
Immigration Minister responds to quota criticism
Listening to that was the Immigration Minister, Michael Woodhouse. Audio
Minister reviews 'punitive' aspects of zero-hours contracts
The Government is considering changing labour laws to rule out the most punitive parts of zero hours contracts Audio
Government responds to calls
The Immigration Minister, Michael Woodhouse, has been listening to that. Audio
Increase in refugee quota wont be considered til next year
The government says it has no immediate plans to increase the number of refugees accepted into New Zealand each year. Audio
Police minister requests review of summer speed tolerance
The Police Minister's ordered a review of how the police promoted zero tolerance on speed this summer, saying it confused the public. Audio
The Police Minister's reaction to Philip Smith's capture
Police Minister Michael Woodhouse speaks to Morning Report. Audio
Police Minister comments on Smith case
The assistant commissioner for Police, Malcolm Burgess says they're working with Chilean authorities through Interpol to capture Smith. Audio
Smith's sponsor won't say where she took the convicted killer
The Department of Corrections says the woman who sponsored fugitive killer Phillip Smith picking him up from prison won't tell them where she took Smith or how he got a passport. Audio
Police Minister on Phillip Smith's escape
The Department of Corrections says it has not failed in relation to the child molester and murderer Phillip Smith. Audio
Minister of Police reacts to call for arming Police
And listening to that is the Minister of Police, Michael Woodhouse. Audio
Dunedin MPs, David Clark and Michael Woodhouse
Michael Woodhouse, National list MP, and Minister of Immigration, Minister of Police, and Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety; and David Clark, MP for Dunedin North and Labour's spokesperson… Audio
Immigration minister says door open to anyone, not just donors
The Immigration Minister, Michael Woodhouse, says he is not giving wealthy donors special treatment. Audio
Minister denies allegations of preferential treatment
The Immigration Minister has defended himself against opposition accusations that wealthy National Party donors have preferential access and influence with government ministers. Audio
Immigration Minister defends accusations of preferential access
The Immigration Minister is defending himself against opposition accusations thta wealthy National Party donors have preferential access and influence with government ministers. Audio
Veterans' families unhappy to miss out on Gallipoli passes
The children of some Gallipoli veterans have been upset to learn that so many of them have missed out on passes to attend the 2015 commemoration in Turkey. Nine to Noon speaks with the Minister of… Audio
New Zealand to take in Syrian refugees
For the first time, the Government is using its emergency refugee quota, reserved for large-scale crises, to resettle up to a-hundred refugees from war-torn Syria. Audio
Immigration Minister is investigating claims
The Immigration Minister is investigating claims made on the ABC's Four Corners programme last night that people smugglers in Malaysia are selling visas which enables entry to Australia and New… Audio
Michael Woodhouse defends Afghan resettlement stance
The Minister of Immigration rejects suggestions that interpreters working for the SAS have been treated unfairly. Audio
Tougher action on exploitation of migrants welcomed
Trade unions, migrant organisations and employer groups have welcomed moves by the Government to impose harsher penalties on employers who exploit migrant workers. Audio
New law allows detention of asylum seeker groups
The Immigration Amendment Bill, which will allow any incoming group of more than 30 people to be detained for up to six months, was passed into law last night. Audio
