James Shaw
James Shaw pushes for promised tax reforms
The government doesn't deserve to be relected unless it introduces a Capital Gains Tax, the Greens co-leader has suggested. He's also hinting his party may eventually pull out of rules which limit… Audio
How people are reacting to the UN climate conference in Poland
Responses to the outcome of COP24 in Poland are a mixed bag, but most agree there is progress. Audio
Climate agreement will lead to greater global action - Minister
Climate Change James Shaw says an agreement reached at the UN climate conference in Poland is not perfect, but it's a good start. Nearly 200 countries have agreed to a set of rules for implementing… Audio
James Shaw 'positive' at UN climate change summit
The Minister for Climate Change James Shaw says the IPCC report released a month ago has had a significant effect on rallying support for the need to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees. Mr Shaw is at… Audio
Govt makes diary date with greater transparency
Government Ministers are trying to shake the image of shady politicians holding secret meetings by opening up their diaries. The State Services Minister will announce today that for the first time all… Audio
'Is this thing on?' - politics, ethics of recording
Politicians believe a series of secret recordings being made public are more a sign of bad working relationships, than a worrying upward trend. Former staff of National MP Maggie Barry's are the… Audio
NZ climate change risk assessment will take time - govt
The government acknowledges the severity of damage from climate change on property and infrastructure is increasing but says it needs time to get the solution right. The Reserve Bank is warning about… Audio
What good is $5b surplus when many still homeless? - James Shaw
What's the point in a $5.5 billion if there's still people living in cars and garages? That's the question Green Party co-leader James Shaw is asking Finance Minister Grant Robertson after the… Audio
Waka-jumping bill passes into law with Greens' vote
The controversial waka-jumping bill has crossed its final hurdle to become law. The legislation is designed to stop MPs from ditching their party - to New Zealand First, it's a trophy; to the Greens… Audio
Pacific voice aims to drive global climate consensus
New Zealand's Minister for Climate Change says a united Pacific voice is coming together to drive a global consensus on the so-called climate change rule book. Audio
Electric cars essential for NZ carbon neutral goal - Shaw
If New Zealand is to meet its pledge to be carbon neutral by 2050, nearly all of the country's cars will have to be electric or another form of zero-emission vehicle. That's according to the Climate… Audio
Northcote results show more people voting early
Final results from the Northcote by-election are in and one clear voting trend has emerged. More and more people are voting early. More than half did this time - the highest percentage ever - and it… Audio
Owned and owed: debating the investment statement
MPs have held the first ever debate on the Investment Statement - an analysis of Government assets and liabilities - in yet another debate about money. Audio
Owned and owed: debating the investment statement
MPs have held the first ever debate on the Investment Statement - an analysis of Government assets and liabilities - in yet another debate about money.
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Unlikely alliance pans possible levy on petrol vehicles
A proposal to put a levy on fossil fuel vehicles to encourage the uptake of electric cars is being panned by what may be an alliance of petrol car importers and social agencies. Audio
Levy on petrol car imports considered by govt
Consumers are set to pay more for petrol, energy and possibly even their cars, under new proposals being considered by the Government. Climate Change Minister James Shaw says he's looking at putting a… Audio
'The world is changing' govt tells oil industry
The government has told the New Zealand oil industry to get real. The oil industry says it was shocked and blindsided by the government's announcement that it will be ending offshore oil and gas… Audio
Greens' survival Marama Davidson's main task
The Greens new co-leader has set herself one main task - ensuring the party survives at the next election. Marama Davidson won the female co-leader leadership contest by a landslide from her fellow MP… Audio
NZ to save $30bn by 2050 if it speeds up action on climate change - study
A new report says New Zealand could save 30 billion dollars by 2050 if it takes earlier action to meet commitments to limit global warming to less than two degrees. Climate Change Minister and… Audio
