Casey Costello
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 27 November 2024
In today's episode, the Associate Health Minister is confident New Zealand can reduce the number of smokers to 5 percent, Wellington's public transport fares are increasing by more than 70 percent… Audio
Costello accused of intimidating health officials
The smokefree minister has been accused of intimidating health officials - after she hit back at their feedback and accused them of undermining her efforts. That's the accusation from the Public… Audio
Pressure turned up on associate health minister
Where there's cigarette smoke, there's controversy, and Associate Health Minister Casey Costello has courted plenty of it
The lobbyists, the minister, and the mystery document
Where there's cigarette smoke there's controversy, and Associate Health Minister Casey Costello has courted plenty of it. Audio
What is the government's plan for Aged Care?
The Minister for Seniors, and Associate Health Minister, Casey Costello discusses the future for aged care. Audio
Stop the questions: a coach steps in to end the fight
Parliament's Question Time is a slow-moving boxing match with many rounds. This week one boxer's second stepped into the ring to help. They didn't throw in the towel, but they did try to stop the… Audio
Stop the questions: a coach steps in to end the fight
Parliament's Question Time is a slow-moving boxing match with many rounds. This week one boxer's second stepped into the ring to help. They didn't throw in the towel, but they did try to stop the…
AudioSome vape stores are flouting regulations accord
Some vape stores are flouting regulations and off loading old stock with illegally high nicotine levels on the cheap according to a new study. And many are not checking buyers are 18; the legal age to… Audio
Jordan Williams on what the Taxpayers' Union really is and who funds it
Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union tells Guyon about the group's funding, its connection to the Atlas Network, and why he once joined the Green party. Video, Audio
Casey Costello speaks on govt vape crackdown
The government is ramping up fines for vape retailers caught selling to under 18's. However, Minister in charge has admitted their only 15 enforcement officer policing thousands of stores nationwide… Audio
PM Luxon on repealing smokefree laws
Health officials urged the government to retain key aspects of the smokefree law it plans to repeal, but Associate Health Minister Casey Costello rejected them.
In documents obtained by RNZ, the… Audio
Health officials urged government to keep aspects of smokefree law
Confidential briefings to Associate Health Minister Casey Costello reveal health officials urged the government to retain key aspects of the smokefree law.
Casey Costello plans to scrap the current… Audio
Is Casey Costello facing a privilege complaint?
Wise MPs apologise hard and early, but Casey Costello's correction may be late. The Speaker appears to have revealed he is considering a complaint over a matter of privilege. Audio
Is Casey Costello facing a privilege complaint?
Wise MPs apologise hard and early, but Casey Costello's correction may be late. The Speaker appears to have revealed he is considering a complaint over a matter of privilege.
AudioParliament's new bible
Parliament's Clerk has just published a new edition of Parliament's own bible, a vast and fascinating compendium of our democracy - Parliamentary Practice in New Zealand. Audio
Parliament's new bible
Parliament's Clerk has just published a new edition of Parliament's own bible, a vast and fascinating compendium of our democracy - Parliamentary Practice in New Zealand.
AudioAssociate health minister on tax freeze for cigarettes
Cigarettes would be insulated from the full impacts of inflation under a proposal from New Zealand First Minister Casey Costello.
Currently tobacco excise is increased each year in line with the… Audio
Port Waikato byelection to decide final seat in Parliament
This Saturday the 122nd and final seat for the next Parliament will be confirmed when the Port Waikato byelection is held.
The byelection was triggered by the death of ACT Party candidate Neil… Audio
