Andrew Little
Top Stories for Tuesday 17 February 2015
NZ commitment to Iraq a foregone conclusion; Labour continues to oppose NZ involvement in anti-IS coalition; Defence chief to attend anti Islamic State coaltion talks; New Zealander's drug smuggling… Audio
Little says Iraq is more interested in reconstruction
The Labour leader Andrew Little also met with Ibrahim al-Ja'afari today. Audio
Labour says taxpayers shouldn't put in money for SkyCity
The Labour leader, Andrew Little, says there's no way taxpayers should have to find 130 million dollars to help get Auckland's Sky City Convention Centre built. Audio
Maori sovereignty and seperatism not the same thing
John Key says the last thing New Zealand needs is a debate on Maori sovereignty, warning that it could lead to a "road to separatism." Audio
Labour cries foul over Cricket World Cup jobs
With less than a week to the first Cricket World Cup match, the Labour Party is crying no-ball over the number of foreigners being employed to broadcast it. Audio
Prime Minister justifies involvement against ISIS
The Prime Minister has used his speech at Waitangi to justify support of the international fight against Islamic State. Audio
Key faces more questions about timing
John Key is facing more questions about exactly when he knew about the matters that led to the resignation of MP Mike Sabin. Audio
Labour leader Andrew Little on the Northland by-election
The by-election in Northland in the wake of Mike Sabin's sudden resignation will be held on Saturday March the 28th. Andrew Little has already conceded his party's chances of taking Northland from… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 3 February 2015
Abbott says he is determined to stay PM; Sea Shepherd intercepts poaching vessels in Australian waters; Labour leader Andrew Little on the Northland by-election; Otago farmers reject drought ban as… Audio
By-election in the Northland electorate
The main political parties will soon be firing up their campaign machines for a by-election in the Northland electorate after the sudden resignation of the National MP Mike Sabin on Friday. Audio
Focus on Politics for 30 January 2015
This week both the Prime Minister, John Key, and the Labour Party leader, Andrew Little, delivered their state-of-the-nation speeches in Auckland, with Mr Key outlining more details of the… Audio
Sabin quits Parliament, Norman stepping down
It's been a big day in politics with National's Northland MP Mike Sabin quitting under a cloud and the Greens co-leader Russell Norman stepping down. Audio
Labour says public entitled to know if Sabin is investigated
Andrew Little says John Key needs to front up to the public about whether the police are investigating one of his MPs. Audio
Small business responds to Little's speech
So what do small businesses have to say about Mr Little's plans to help them? Audio
State house sales coming, while Labour talks jobs
John Key has revealed more details about selling off state houses and Labour's Andrew Little has promised more jobs as both leaders delivered their state-of-the-nation speeches in Auckland today. Audio
Little sets out recipe for jobs and growth
The Labour Party leader, Andrew Little, has told an audience of predominantly small business owners in Auckland how Labour would boost economic growth to create more, higher paying jobs. Audio
Little to set out 2015 political agenda
As he prepares to set Labour's course for a political rebuild, party leader, Andrew Little is unconcerned about a low poll rating and says his immediate focus will be to confront the Government on… Audio
RMA changes won't fix housing shortage - Labour
Listening to that was the Labour leader, Andrew Little. Audio
Labour discusses changes to RMA
The Labour Party is offering cautious support to potential changes to the RMA, but warns it won't be a quick fix to housing problems, and says environmental protections and consultation must continue.
…Judging a leader by his taste in music
Labour leader Andrew Little picks some tunes for Phil and Simon on Matinee Idle. Audio