Chris Hipkins
NZ border changes: Mixed mood in Fiji's Kiwi community
There's a mixed mood among New Zealanders abroad as they digest the major border changes announced by the government. Audio
Coaching the troops: Parliament's Speaker on improving process
The Speaker is the guardian, champion and referee of parliamentary process, but he also coaches the foot soldiers in the arts of battle - individually or en masse. Audio
Coaching the troops: Parliament's Speaker on improving process
The Speaker is the guardian, champion and referee of parliamentary process, but he also coaches the foot soldiers in the arts of battle - individually or en masse.
AudioCovid-19: International border self-isolation will be a 'light touch' - Hipkins
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says the mandatory seven-day self-isolation period for all people arriving in New Zealand from 17 January will be monitored with a 'light touch.'
Hipkins told… Audio
Covid-19 Minister details border reopening, MIQ announcement
New Zealand's border restrictions are being eased early next year.
From January 17, fully vaccinated New Zealanders who test negative before departure will be able to travel from Australia without… Video, Audio
A complicated week: Urgency gives House plans A and B
Most weeks at Parliament are reasonably predictable, this week might need a flow diagram. There's a morning sitting, a members' day and urgency. Audio
A complicated week: Urgency gives House plans A and B
Most weeks at Parliament are reasonably predictable, this week might need a flow diagram. There's a morning sitting, a members' day and urgency.
AudioDetails of 'progressive' MIQ phase out in two weeks - Covid-19 Response Minister
All of New Zealand will move to the Covid-19 traffic light framework on December 3.
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins talks through the details with Lisa Owen.
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Recapping the week in Parliament
The House wraps Parliament's week; asks who really runs the country and outlines the repeal of the three strikes law. Audio
Recapping the week in Parliament
The House wraps Parliament's week; asks who really runs the country and outlines the repeal of the three strikes law.
AudioCovid-19 Minister details Auckland reopening plan for Dec 15
Aucklanders will be free to leave the city's boundaries from December 15, provided they carry a vaccine certificate, or proof of a negative test. Covid-19 Minister Chris Hipkins talks to Lisa Owen.
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Covid-19: Minister gives details on 'My Vaccine Pass' ahead of rollout
The government has given details on the vaccine pass set to be rolled out on Wednesday.
Covid-19 vaccine certificates, dubbed 'My Vaccine Pass' will sit inside people's digital wallet on their smart… Audio
Reality check: Cabinet not in charge
A recent protest placard said "The Red Queen Shall Not Reign Supreme". That may have been intended as an insult and a demand but it actually just describes parliamentary democracy. Audio
Reality check: Cabinet not in charge
A recent protest placard said "The Red Queen Shall Not Reign Supreme". That may have been intended as an insult and a demand but it actually just describes parliamentary democracy.
AudioScarce details for returnees on MIQ hotel exodus
A mass departure from MIQ hotels starts on Sunday, as new rules for international arrivals shorten the stay to seven days followed by a three day isolation at home.
MIQ officials say each person will… Audio
Man with Covid-19 dies in home isolation, cause unconfirmed
A man with Covid-19 has suddenly died while isolating at home - the third such incident in the past week.
The man - who was in his 60s - had been staying at a home in Glen Eden in west Auckland. The… Audio
Education Minister details return to schools for years 1-10
The government has announced all primary school students in Auckland and Waikato can return to the classroom next Wednesday, but not all at the same time.
Education and Covid Response Minister Chris… Audio
Re-entry of the gladiators
Parliament is back to full strength this week which means extra members’ bills are back on deck as well. Audio
Re-entry of the gladiators
Parliament is back to full strength this week which means extra members’ bills are back on deck as well.
AudioAuckland travel time slot 'stupidest idea I've ever heard' - Bishop
National's Covid-19 spokesperson Chris Bishop told Checkpoint he thinks the potential time allocation for Aucklanders to leave the region in holidays is "the stupidest idea I've ever heard".
“MIQ is… Video, Audio
