James Shaw
Record breaking summer highlights climate change impacts
The end of daylight savings marked the unofficial end of summer for many people at the weekend, but climate scientists are predicting the warm weather isn't over yet. It's been a dramatic start to the… Audio
'Patsy questions are a waste of time' - James Shaw
Let's talk more about the Green's decision to give up most of their allocation of parliamentary questions to the National Party. Their co-leader James Shaw says patsy questions asked by a government's… Audio
Statistics Minister Shaw confident of Census success
It's Census Day today and the man ultimately responsible for its success or failure, won't be filling out a form. Statistics Minister James Shaw is part of the Prime Minister's delegation touring the… Audio
Pacific to feel harshest impact of climate change - scientists
Scientists at a recent climate summit in New Zealand's capital gave some stark warnings about the rapidly changing weather patterns facing the Pacific. Audio
Climate change could cause new Category 6 cyclone
A new category of cyclone - category six - may be needed as climate change makes storms more extreme. The only thing that stopped the strongest tropical cyclone on record - Cyclone Winston - being a… Audio
Sexual orientation question should be in census - Shaw
Although yesterday's Big Gay Out in Auckland was rained off, there was some good news for New Zealand's LGBTQI community, with the Minister of Statistics James Shaw announcing plans for a sexual… Audio
Sexual orientation a question for future censuses - minister
The Statistics Minister wants people to be asked about their sexual orientation in future New Zealand censuses.
Tale of two powhiri at Rātana Pā
It was a tale of two powhiri at Rātana Pā as Government and opposition MPs turned up to take part in the annual celebrations on Wednesday. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was surrounded by fans… Audio
Season's greetings from James Shaw
Season's greetings from the co-leader of the Green Party, James Shaw. Audio
James Shaw unveils Carbon Zero plan
The Government has unveiled a new plan to reduce carbon emissions. And the first step will be public consultation leading to the introduction of a Zero Carbon bill to Parliament. The proposed law will… Audio
Govt moves towards carbon neutral by 2050
The government is setting up an interim climate change committee to help meet its promise to make New Zealand carbon neutral by 2050.
Prime Minister to consider new mining permits
A West Coast mayor says it's a relief to hear the coalition government will consider new oil, gas and mining permits, but he says it's alarming that conservation land remains off limits. Audio
NZ unlikely to follow Australia in banning foreign donations
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Government is not planning to follow Australia's move to ban foreign political donations. The Australian government has unveiled plans to ban political donations… Audio
Shaw heads to COP23, meets Pope Francis
Climate Change Minister James Shaw is in Germany this week highlighting the plight of low-lying Pacific nations. The 23rd Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on… Audio
NZ points to Zero Carbon Act to curb emissions
Pacific climate change stance backed by new New Zealand government. Audio
Climate change 'can't overwhelm us' - Shaw
research revealing people's mental and physical health is hit by the effects of climate change shows the need to get ahead of the issue, says the new Climate Change Minister. Audio
Climate change threatens human health, James Shaw responds
A new report says the 'basic building blocks' of human health are being threatened by the effects of climate change. The Royal Society Te Apaarangi warns climate change will worsen respiratory issues… Audio
Ardern's first public speech at union conference
The story goes, the last time a Prime Minister made an appearance at the Council of Trade biennial conference 8 years ago, a delegate threatened to throw a shoe at him. No such reception this time for… Audio
Greens win on transport, lose on climate in govt deal
The policy concessions extracted from Labour by the Greens and New Zealand First for their support of Jacinda Ardern's new government. Policy wins for the Greens include a refocussing of transport… Audio
Watch: James Shaw on Greens' govt role
The Green Party will have ministerial responsibilities relating to climate change, restoring forests and rivers and eradicating poverty, leader James Shaw says. Video
