Jonathan Coleman
Broadcast Minister - TVNZ told him about Maori TV bid
The bid for the free to air broadcast rights for the Rugby World Cup has turned ugly with dust-ups not just between Maori Television and TVNZ, but also between the Maori Party and its coalition… Audio
Asia Downunder moves to correct 'accounting error'
The National Party MP, Melissa Lee, is describing a breach of contract between a company she owns and New Zealand On Air as an accounting error which has now been fixed. Audio
Business migrant scheme revamped
The government is relaxing its immigration rules for business migrants. Audio
Study shows immigration boosts trade
New Zealand should be looking at receiving more immigrants from Asia, rather than countries like Australia and Britain, according to a new study. Audio
Minister of Immigration responds to critics
The issue of overstayers was a major one raised by South Aucklanders with MPs at a Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade select committee hearing held in Manukau earlier this week. Audio
Immigration Minister says service improvements will take time
The Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman joins us. Audio
Coleman on Auditor Generals Inquiry
The immigration minister says the report's findings on the Immigration Service are shocking. Audio
Focus on Politics for 22 May 2009
It's just three weeks to the Mt Albert by-election, an election the Labour Party must win to retain the seat it has held since its formation. Audio
Minister blames hospital overcrowding on poor leadership
Hospital managers are being blamed for overcrowding at North Shore Hospital. Audio
Call for Government directives on mental health
The Mental Health Commission is calling for Government intervention to stem the number of patients falling between the gaps. Audio
MCK Metals wants to keep its foreign workers
The government has cancelled work visa changes that allowed six Filipino welders to do general work at a Taranaki factory. Audio
Inquiry into migrant job claims
New Plymouth welder Stephen Bovett says he lost his job because MCK Metals Pacific gave priority to staff on temporary visas. Audio
TVNZ's financial pressures
Unions say the government is adding to TVNZ's financial pressures by insisting it return a dividend. Audio
TVNZ Job Cuts
TVNZ has announced plans to slash up to 90 jobs as part of a $25,000,000 cost-cutting drive. Audio
Mediawatch for 08 March 2009
Public service TV under National; the Bain retrial begins; TV that leaves a bad taste in the mouth. Audio
National Will End TVNZ Charter (Part2)
Trevor Mallard and Jonathan Coleman Talk with Sean Plunket about Charter. Audio
