Tracey Martin
'Stolen generation' inappropriate for Māori baby uplifts - Children's Minister
Oranga Tamariki's inquiry into its attempt to take a newborn baby from its mother at Hawke's Bay Hospital will not be released to the public in full.
Last month, the hospital was put into lockdown… Audio
Teachers' expectations 'unrealistic' - Tracey Martin
Associate Education Minister Tracey Martin says she's not sure who is responsible for raising teachers' pay expectations to unrealistic levels - but it certainly isn't this government. She spoke with… Video, Audio
Will high school students get free driver licence training?
The government promised to make driver licence training free for secondary school students when it formed almost two years ago. But as of yet, the pledge hasn't received any funding and is yet to get… Audio
New staff at troubled Oranga Tamariki in Porirua
Oranga Tamariki says there's been sweeping changes at its Porirua office, as the community speaks out over a rise in children being put into state care. But a Porirua mother says she still feels… Audio
Abuse inquiry to have ability to compel institutions to talk
The inquiry into abuse in religious and state institutions will have the ability to compel people and institutions to appear before it. The Royal Commission's Terms of Reference were gazetted… Audio
Internal Affairs Minister welcomes boxing WOF idea
A boxing referee says people wanting to enter charity events need a lot more than the usual 12 weeks' training. David Craig, a former president of the National Boxing Federation, says the death of a… Audio
Tracey Martin discusses learning support boost
The IHC says the goverment will need to quickly boost the number of learning support co-ordinators if it wants to make a real difference to the lives of children with disabilites. The government has… Audio
Labour's eyes set firmly on 2020 election
Labour has emerged from its first conference since taking power with its eyes firmly set on the 2020 election.The party held its annual meeting in Dunedin this weekend, with the mood buoyant as it… Audio
Pay freeze for MPs
The government has used its powers to ignore the rules and pass a bill through all its stages at once to freeze MPs' pay. Audio
Pay freeze for MPs
The government has used its powers to ignore the rules and pass a bill through all its stages at once to freeze MPs' pay.
Audio'Throw this female franchise out'
MPs acknowledge the efforts of suffragists in the past, how far the country has come and also what needs to be done as it marked the 125th anniversary of women attaining the right to vote in New… Audio
'Throw this female franchise out'
MPs acknowledge the efforts of suffragists in the past, how far the country has come and also what needs to be done as it marked the 125th anniversary of women attaining the right to vote in New…
AudioNew employment law may hit stumbling block with NZ First
Another stoush may be brewing between Labour and New Zealand First over changes to employment law. But government ministers from both parties are playing down any potential disagreement. Audio
Censorship needed to protect children from online porn - Martin
Tough new censorship laws are being investigated as a way to stop our children from accessing pornography. The United Kingdom is bringing in age restrictions and blocking websites which don't comply… Audio
No conflict of interest in Wally Haumaha inquiry - Martin
The government is resisting calls from the National Party to remove the head of an inquiry into Wally Haumaha's appointment as deputy police commissioner. Pauline Kingi is leading an investigation… Audio
Desperate need to house lonely seniors
Older people living in their cars have been knocking on the doors of a Nelson housing charity, desperate for affordable accommodation. Volunteer groups are calling for more housing choices for seniors… Audio
Domestic victims protection a step forward
Jan Logie's Member's Bill offering help to victims of domestic violence took another step in Parliament this week, but it has lost some support along the way. Audio
Domestic victims protection a step forward
Jan Logie's Member's Bill offering help to victims of domestic violence took another step in Parliament this week, but it has lost some support along the way.
AudioTracey Martin learns from UK before Oranga Tamariki review
Ahead of its review of Oranga Tamariki, Minister for Children Tracey Martin is in the UK, where she's investigating how they deal with vulnerable children there. Ms Martin speaks to Susie Ferguson… Audio
New Chatham Islands wharf ends dangerous dock days
Chatham Islanders are hoping their new wharf will make life on the island much smoother sailing. The wharf cost $52 million and its designers are confident it will dramatically reduce the number of… Audio