Willie Jackson
Willie Jackson and Sandra Lee on the battle for the Maori seats
Aspiring Labour MP Willie Jackson backs his leader's criticism of the Maori Party/Mana Movement election deal. Former Mana Motuhake leader Sandra Lee agrees and says Maori need policies, not… Audio
Willie Jackson speaks out about his spat with Poto Williams
Willie Jackson speaks to Mihingarangi Forbes about the response to his Labour candidacy, including from Labour MP Poto Williams, who publicly criticised the announcement. Audio
Willie Jackson and Labour MP critic meet
Labour MP Poto Williams says she had a robust and honest conversation with Willie Jackson when they met last night.
Andrew Little: 'no revolt' over Jackson
Labour Party leader denies he is facing an open revolt over recruiting urban Maori leader Willie Jackson. Video
Labour leader stands by Willie Jackson being a Labour candidate
Andrew Little has promised a high list placing for broadcaster Willie Jackson, who joined the party at the weekend, saying he has strong ties to urban Maori, a vote Labour is wanting to grow. Audio
Andrew Little defends decision to let Willie Jackson stand for Labour
Members of the Labour Party are openly opposing Willie Jackson joining their caucus, saying his opinions and actions in recent years are at odds with the party's values. Audio
Willie Jackson concerns 'a matter for caucus'
The Labour leader has spoken to his MPs after concerns over Willie Jackson's pick as a new list candidate because of his previous comments about sexual violence.
'Happy to say sorry again' - Willie Jackson
New Labour list candidate Willie Jackson said he is happy to apologise again for comments he made about sexual violence when he was a talkback show co-host.
Willie Jackson plans political comeback
The broadcaster and former Alliance MP, Willie Jackson is planning a political comeback. He's announced he'll stand on the list for the Labour Party Audio
Te Matawai aims to make Te Reo use trendy, modern
Making Maori trendy in the age of Facebook and Twitter is one of the aims of a new umbrella organisation that will support Maori language. Te Matawai's held its first hui and RNZ was there. Audio
Campaign: Auckland (Part 4)
This week, we ask what's going on with the turnout, hear from a Radio Waatea debate and get a sneak preview of The Hui's TV3 debate at Bastion Point. Plus, Todd talks to former NZ Herald editor Tim… Audio
Don Brash and Willie Jackson on Hobson's Pledge campaign
Don Brash and Willie Jackson clash over Dr Brash's new campaign against what he says are laws that favour Maori and promote separatism. Audio
Willie Jackson predicts deal to let Harawira win back seat
Hone Harawira's decision to stand again in the Te Tai Tokerau seat has sparked talk work is under way to rebuild the bridges burnt when he quit the Maori Party in 2011 to found the Mana Movement. Audio
Maori Council leadership leaves some members 'disillusioned.'
The future of the Maori Council looks unstable after a split in its leadership. Audio
Willie Jackson, the BSA and the Māori TV no-shows
Two prominent Maori broadcasters were set to appear on Maori Television's media show this week to discuss a dispute, neither appeared. What happened - and what was the row about in the first place? Audio
Willie Jackson, the BSA and the Māori TV no-shows
Two prominent Maori broadcasters were set to appear on Maori Television's media show this week to discuss a dispute, neither appeared. What happened - and what was the row about in the first place?
AudioRNZ challenged on level of Maori content
Radio New Zealand has responded to criticism of the level of Maori content on RNZ National with a statement outlining the broadcaster’s Maori strategy. Mediawatch looks at the criticism and RNZ's… Video, Audio
RNZ challenged on level of Maori content
Radio New Zealand has responded to criticism of the level of Maori content on RNZ National with a statement outlining the broadcaster’s Maori strategy. Mediawatch looks at the criticism and RNZ's…
Video, AudioAdvisory board loses latest battle with Jackson
The board that advises Auckland Council on Maori matters has lost its latest court battle with broadcaster Willie Jackson, who is contesting his failure to be selected. Audio
Court upholds urban Maori challenge over Akl representation
The Court of Appeal has cancelled the appointment of a member of Auckland Council's independent Maori statutory board. Audio
