Fletcher Tabuteau
Political commentators Dale Husband and Fletcher Tabuteau
Dale, Fletcher and Kathryn discuss a range of issues on the political agenda, including the Auditor General’s inquiry into possible conflicts of interest by Ministers over fast-track projects. Audio
Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Fletcher Tabuteau
Gareth, Fletcher and Kathryn talk about the Manawanui sinking, the upcoming CHOGM meeting and NZ First's annual conference. Audio
Political commentators Fletcher Tabuteau and Gareth Hughes
Fletcher Tabuteau is a former NZ First MP from 2014 to 2020, former deputy leader of the party, and former Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the then Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters and the… Audio
Political commentators Fletcher Tabuteau and Tim Hurdle
Political comemntators Fletcher Tabuteau and Tim Hurdle discuss how close we might be to stitching a government together. Tim Hurdle is a former National senior adviser, was the National Party… Audio
Election 2020: Finance debate proves feisty
Last night's debate was a fiery affair with heated exchanges over the country's future in a Covid-19 world.
No - we're not talking about the tepid TV face-off between Jacinda Ardern and Judith… Audio
Hawke's Bay water infrastructure, transport links get funding boost
Two dams, a lime juicing plant and a Māori tourism venture are among 19 projects in Hawke's Bay that will receive nearly $70m in cash from the Provincial Growth Fund. Audio
Economic and climate resilience focus of NZ meeting with Cooks
Economic and climate resilience were key focus points of a meeting between the New Zealand and Cook Island government last week. Audio
Waka-Jumping law: Fletcher Tabuteau, Andrew Geddis discuss
The controversial Electoral Amendment Bill or Waka Jumping Bill passed its final reading in Parliament on Thursday. The legislation is designed to prevent MPs from ditching their party during a… Audio
NZ First accuses National of racism over Haumaha question
Winston Peters and Shane Jones say it's offensive that National MP Chris Bishop continually alleges dodgy behaviour over the Wally Haumaha inquiry based on "whanau links". Audio
No problem with NZ First MPs heading Haumaha inquiry - PM
The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, says there are no conflicts of interest between New Zealand First Ministers or MPs and the inquiry into the process used to appoint the Deputy Police Commissioner… Audio
New Zealand's aid commitment under scrutiny
New Zealand's international aid and development efforts came under scrutiny recently at a workshop in Wellington. Audio
New Zealand's plans for a Pacific "reset" on track
New Zealand's plans for a Pacific "reset" on track prior to the budget and this month's Pacific Forum Economic Minister's meeting. Audio
Fletcher Tabuteau named new deputy leader of NZ First
New Zealand First MP Fletcher Tabuteau has been named the new deputy leader of the party after a caucus meeting this morning.
NZ First's Kiwi Saver fund plan moves ahead
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters' ambition of establishing a publicly-owned KiwiSaver fund has moved a step closer. NZ First MP Fletcher Tabuteau's Kiwi Fund Bill passed its first reading on… Audio
NZ First MP Mark Patterson: 'We're getting close'
New Zealand First is "98 percent of the way there" on policy discussions as it decides who to form a government with, MPs say.
Victims' protection and a budget precursor
A bill giving victims of abuse paid leave from work has its first reading in the House and the Government foreshadows its budget. Audio
Victims' protection and a budget precursor
A bill giving victims of abuse paid leave from work has its first reading in the House and the Government foreshadows its budget.
AudioFond farewells in Parliament for John Key
As jockeying for lead in the race to become the new Prime Minister continues MPs took time in Parliament yesterday to pay tribute to the outgoing prime minister, John Key. Audio
Parliament pays tribute to the All Blacks
Parliament has paid tribute to the All Blacks for winning the rugby world cup. Audio
