Chris Hipkins
Comedy stylings and slap-downs: a debating tradition
There is a surprising amount of humour at Parliament, especially in the General Debate and especially as an opening riposte to the previous speaker.
AudioGovt looking at changes to Covid-19 border limits for vaccinated travellers
The government says it is full stem ahead with the Covid-19 vaccination programme, with ministers confident everyone who wants a jab will get the chance to have one by December.
What does that mean… Video, Audio
Covid-19, suicide, and late audits before Parliament this week
This week at Parliament: Covid-19 orders, extending time for audits, and a debate on the Zero Suicide Aotearoa report. Audio
Covid-19, suicide, and late audits before Parliament this week
This week at Parliament: Covid-19 orders, extending time for audits, and a debate on the Zero Suicide Aotearoa report.
AudioGovernment looking at longer term options for MIQ - Hipkins
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says the government is looking into longer term options for managed isolation and quarantine.
Hipkins told Morning Report the government was considering… Audio
The ministerial sprint: how to manage multiple jobs
Most government ministers do four or more different jobs, so Phil Smith asks Chris Hipkins for advice on juggling, sprinting and wearing multiple hats. Audio
The ministerial sprint: how to manage multiple jobs
Most government ministers do four or more different jobs, so Phil Smith asks Chris Hipkins for advice on juggling, sprinting and wearing multiple hats.
AudioCovid-19: Vaccine supplies could be exhausted within the week
Wellington, Kāpiti Coast, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa are back at alert level 1 and from Monday the trans-Tasman travel bubble will resume for South Australia, the ACT, Tasmania and Victoria.
At the… Audio
Pre-departure Covid tests required in Australia to come to NZ
Almost half of Australia will wake up in lockdown this morning- the other half will be able to travel to New Zealand from Monday after the Government announced it would lift the travel pause with… Audio
The Firsts and Thirds: this week’s key debates
Every debate is equal but are first and third readings more equal than others? Probably not. We have the firsts and thirds for the week. Audio
The Firsts and Thirds: this week’s key debates
Every debate is equal but are first and third readings more equal than others? Probably not. We have the firsts and thirds for the week.
AudioWellington dodges a bullet - another day with no Covid-19
It appears the capital has dodged a bullet - another day with no community Covid-19 cases means a return to alert level 1 from midnight.
Wellington, Wairarapa and the Kāpiti Coast shifted to level… Audio
Covid-19 Minister Chris Hipkins details latest changes
Guests at the Novotel Auckland Airport were told earlier on Tuesday they must stay beyond their mandated 14 days in MIQ, because two others have Covid-19.
The travellers who arrived from Dubai and… Video, Audio
Wellington lockdown extended to midnight Tuesday
The Wellington partial lockdown has been extended until at least midnight Tuesday - even though no cases of covid-19 have been detected in the region since the visit by a Covid-positive Australian… Audio
Health experts confused by government resistance to mandatory masking
Health experts are mystified over Government reluctance to enforce mandatory mask wearing and QR code scanning under alert level 2.
Covid-19 Reponse Minister Chris Hipkins says while mandating these… Audio
No Covid-19 in Wellington but Hipkins warns it is early days
So far so good - there are no community cases of Covid-19, but the Minister is warning it is still early days.
The Wellington region moved to Alert Level 2 on Wednesday after an Australian tourist… Video, Audio
Covid-19: No plans for surge vaccinations in Wellington after virus scare - Chris Hipkins
Wellington is in Alert Level 2 after a visit from a person who later tested positive for Covid-19.
The question remains whether more restrictions will be needed.
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris… Audio
Covid-19: Vaccine rollout won't be accelerated in Wellington
The Covid-19 vaccine roll out won't be ramped up in the capital to ring fence any possible spread of the virus.
An Auditor-General's report says says the government's received advice on using the… Audio
Covid-19: Wellington wakes to first day back at alert level 2
Wellington and surrounding areas moved to Alert Level 2 at six o'clock last night after an Australian tourist who visited the city over the weekend tested positive for Covid-19 upon return to Sydney.
…Wellington Covid-19 case: Not confirmed yet if Delta variant - Hipkins
The Wellington region goes into Covid-19 alert level 2 restrictions from 6pm on Wednesday.
Among those rules are: social distancing, no gatherings over 100, strict rules for hospitality venues and… Video, Audio
