Megan Woods

New Zealanders could soon be saying kia ora Siri thanks to new funding from the Government. The Northland based Te Hiku Media and Dragonfly Data Science has been given 13 million over seven years by… Audio

Housing Minister Megan Woods announced the Kiwibuild reset yesterday, which sees Kiwibuild stripped back to its bare bones. The govt has scrapped its 100,000 new homes target and is putting hundreds… Audio

The Kiwibuild reset is promising to right the wrongs of the previously failed programme, but experts say the devil will be in the detail - which is yet to be seen. The government has stripped… Audio

The government's unveiled its 'reno' job on Labour's flagship KiwiBuild policy.

The target to build a 100,000 houses in the next decade is gone. Instead the government will build as many houses as it… Video, Audio

KiwiBuild's last remaining and overarching target has been axed - with the government admitting the pressure of trying to meet the goal drove it to make bad decisions.

The flagship policy had… Video, Audio

Two housing experts have given up on Kiwibuild before the reset has even been announced. Today, Housing Minister Megan Woods will unveil the government's recalibration - seven months and one demoted… Audio

The former Minister for Southern Response Megan Woods says while it's too early to call for a criminal investigation into the state insurer, the issue of the double detailed repair analysis (DRA) and… Video, Audio

A quick review of question times this week in case you don't have a spare three hours to watch it all in detail. Audio

A new team of ministers is tasked with renovating the Government's housing programme. Megan Woods will lead the new team and take charge of the beleaguered KiwiBuild policy, while Phil Twyford focuses… Audio

Gas shortages across the country have meant power companies have been burning 138 percent more coal than at the same time last year.

The details are in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and… Audio

Does earthquake insurance need a fundamental rethink as private insurers trim their books and EQC gets out of contents insurance? Kathryn Ryan speaks with the minister responsible for the Earthquake… Audio

The victims of the Christchurch terror attack won't be means tested when applying for extra support for emotional distress. The government's announced a new package, which offers financial support to… Audio

The government is expanding support for people hurt and traumatised by the March 15 terror attacks at two mosques in Christchurch. Strict ACC rules have been stopping many survivors from getting help… Audio

Earthquake Recovery Minister Megan Woods says the biggest player in the insurance market is walking away from insuring houses in Wellington. It emerged this week that IAG, the parent company of… Audio

An independent inquiry into the Earthquake Commission will not be pointing fingers at those responsible for failings. Instead it will be focusing on what can be done better in the future. Audio

A ban on new offshore oil and gas permits passed into law on Wednesday night. The Crown Minerals Amendment Act was voted-in 63 to 55 in Parliament after the government surprised the sector by… Audio