Grant Robertson
Defence and trade central to PM's Europe trip
A long-awaited free-trade deal with the European Union is at the top of the Prime Minister's wishlist on her trip to Europe.
Jacinda Ardern is expected to push for greater access to the European… Audio
Robertson: moving alert settings could ease hospital pressure
South Auckland GPs will offer free appointments for the second weekend in a row in a bid to curb the pressure on Middlemore Hospital. Counties Manukau DHB are paying GP practices up to $350 per… Audio
Robertson: Cabinet reshuffle, GP shortage, All Whites loss
Nathan Rarere also discussed the GP shortage with the Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson. But first he wanted to talk to him about Monday's Cabinet reshuffle, which saw Chris Hipkins become Police… Audio
Deputy PM visits new Australian PM with PM Adern today
Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson will accompany Jacinda Ardern to meet the new Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese later today. Nathan Rarere spoke with Mr Robertson about what he hopes… Audio
Robertson: encouraging everyone to get flu shots
And the Silver Lake deal was one of a number of topics Nathan Rarere discussed with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Sport Grant Robertson. He asked how significant is the decision NZ Rugby has… Audio
Grant Robertson on supermarket shake up plans
The Government's plan to shake up the supermarket duopoly has the backing of consumer groups, but will it actually bring down your groceries bills?
Under the changes a grocery sector watchdog will be… Audio
Queenstown needs more staff to cope with increased tourism
The mountains are white with snow, the Aussies are arriving unimpeded by Covid restrictions and the businesses owners are breathing sighs of relief. Well not everyone, the Queenstown tourism sector… Audio
Deputy PM: PM well received on US tour
Nathan Rarere asked the Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson during their regular weekly chat for his response to the tragedy in Texas. Audio
Budget 2022: Cost of living payment work started earlier this year - Robertson
A cost of living surprise - the government's compiled an almost $1 billion package in Budget 2022 to help New Zealanders struggling with the rising cost of living.
Finance Minister Grant Robertson… Audio
Opposition parties react to Budget
A cost of living surprise - the government's pulled out an almost billion dollar package in Budget 2022 to help New Zealanders struggling with the rising cost of living.
Finance Minister Grant… Audio
Public transport campaigner not happy with budget
A public transport campaigner is giving the government's budget just 3.5 out of 10.
The two month extension of half price fares and a permanent cut for community card holders did little to sweeten… Audio
Public reacts to Grant Robertson's budget
People have been quick to deliver their verdict on Grant Robertson's fourth wellbeing Budget.
He's splashing he cash - including a record investment in health of $11.1 billion dollars.
In a matter… Audio
Robertson: still working through upgrades to EVs
And Nathan Rarere caught up with the man who will be delivering today's Budget, Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson. He asked how preparations for the big announcement are… Audio
What is the govt doing to relieve the cost of living?
So times are tough for many, so what can be done for people in New Zealand struggling with the cost of living? Nathan Rarere spoke to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Grant Robertson. Audio
Indian LGBTQIA+ pride group launched
Caught between being rainbow and coming from a conservative culture has made life difficult for many LGBTQIA+ Indians. The launch of a pride support group was celebrated at Parliament last night… Audio
New Zealanders consider possible Roe vs Wade overturning impact here
The US Supreme Court looks set to overturn Roe vs Wade, raising questions about whether other countries will now look at their own abortion laws.
New Zealanders have been given an assurance… Audio
National Party rules David Seymour out of finance portfolio
It was a rough day in Parliament yesterday for ACT leader David Seymour.
It started off with being called a "useless Maori" and ended with being ruled out as Finance Minister in a potential… Audio
Grant Robertson on taskforce to tackle hospital waiting lists
Health Minister Andrew Little announced a special taskforce yesterday to tackle delays in hospital waiting lists caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Grant Robertson speaks to Nathan Rarere Audio
Govt takes shareholding model in Three Waters reforms
The government is forging ahead with its Three Waters reforms and says it's time everyone else got on board.
It means drinking, waste and storm water systems will come under four massive water… Audio
Robertson: MIQ tried to be fair under pressure during pandemic
A High Court judge has found that the MIQ lottery system between September and December last year did not suffiently allow the individual circumstances of NZ citizens to be considered and prioritsed… Audio