Tracey Martin
Funding a good death
Why the palliative care sector feels under fire, under-funded and under pressure to allow assisted dying practitioners into its facilities. Audio
Many more small towns could lose aged care beds: Association
The Aged Care Association says many rural communities will end up with a complete absence of aged care facilities if the government doesn't come up with the right funding model. Audio
NZ risking massive shortfall of retirement accomodation
A survey by real estate company JLL shows Kiwis will need another 8,400 retirement village units by 2033, if we're going to keep up with demand. It comes at a time when retirement villages in New… Audio
Aged Care Association urges govt to alleviate pressure on hospital beds
A Government report says that by 2043, 9 out of 10 hospital beds will be filled with someone aged 65 years or over if the care model doesn't change. ACA Chief Executive Tracey Martin spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Select committee feedback says don't ditch Section 7AA. The government isn't listening.
The coalition government is sticking to its guns on a promise to repeal Section 7AA of the Children's Act, despite expert testimony condemning the move.
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Select committee feedback says don't ditch Section 7AA. The government isn't listening.
The coalition government is sticking to its guns on a promise to repeal Section 7AA of the Children's Act, despite expert testimony condemning the move.
7AA repeal: Why ACT's policy faces heartfelt resistance
The repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act was front and centre at Parliament this week, with former Minister in charge of the legislation Tracey Martin telling the government to rethink its… Audio
7AA repeal: Why ACT's policy faces heartfelt resistance
The repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act was front and centre at Parliament this week, with former Minister in charge of the legislation Tracey Martin telling the government to rethink its…
AudioFormer Children's Minister warns govt against repealing 7AA
Former Children's Minister Tracey Martin is warning the government against repealing section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki act. Martin spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Apocalypse now for news - part 2?
TVNZ’s proposals to balance its worsening books by killing news and current affairs programmes mean New Zealanders could end up with almost no national current affairs on TV within weeks. It’s a…
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Apocalypse now for news - part 2?
TVNZ’s proposals to balance its worsening books by killing news and current affairs programmes mean New Zealanders could end up with almost no national current affairs on TV within weeks. It’s a…
AudioTracey Martin on the RNZ-TVNZ merger
Last month the Government confirmed it will create a new public media entity through the merger of RNZ and TVNZ. Former MP Tracey Martin will chair the nine-member Establishment Board to lead the work… Audio
Inside the process of creating a new public media entity
Response has been mixed to this week's announcement that RNZ and TVNZ will come under a new media entity. With much detail still to be revealed, many questions are as yet unanswered. Former New… Audio
New public media plan enters uncharted waters
The clock is ticking for the government’s proposed new public media entity. The next step is a business case and a new charter being drafted behind closed doors. But RNZ already has a charter that’s… Audio
New public media plan enters uncharted waters
The clock is ticking for the government’s proposed new public media entity. The next step is a business case and a new charter being drafted behind closed doors. But RNZ already has a charter that’s…
AudioRoyal Commission into Abuse in Care told to work with Treasury on spending
The Royal Commission into historical abuse in care has been told to rein in its skyrocketing spending and now has to work with Treasury to get back on track.
Documents released to RNZ show… Audio
Former MP Tracey Martin explains split from NZ First
The former New Zealand First MP, Tracey Martin, has quit the party saying it has become less democratic and has trouble recognising women in leadership roles.
She says she gave her resignation to the… Audio
Teen who lived on the streets calling for better access to help
Homeless teenagers in Auckland are being turned away in droves from housing services which say they cannot cope with demand.
One teenager, who lived rough for nearly two years, is calling on any new… Audio
Election 2020: Morning Report social policy debate
About 50,000 people who've lost their jobs as a result of the pandemic are now on the jobseeker benefit.
Treasury projections show unemployment is expected to peak at 7.7 percent next year before… Audio
Houses built with disabled children in mind open in Napier
A new housing development for disabled children has been opened in Napier.
The new homes have been built especially for the children and are designed to reduce sensory overload - cutting down on… Audio
