Meka Whaitiri
Timing of Meka Whaitiri decision 'cynical' - Matthew Hooton
Political commentator Matthew Hooton says the firing of Meka Whaitiri from her ministerial role today is a "cynical stunt" from a "cynical government" to take the attention off the tax working group.
…Meka Whaitiri no longer a minister, remains as MP
Meka Whaitiri has been stripped of her Ministerial roles after being involved in an altercation with a staff member, but she will remain on as an MP and as co-chair of Labour's Māori caucus. Video, Audio
Meka Whaitiri sacked as Customs minister
Meka Whaitiri has been sacked as customs minister, amongst other associate portfolios. Audio
Meka Whaitiri investigation
Suspended minister Meka Whaitiri won't return to parliament this week while an investigation looks into her alleged man-handling of a staff member. Audio
Meka Whaitiri to be based in Gisborne during investigation
Side-lined Labour MP Meka Whaitiri appears to have gone to ground while she's under investigation regarding a "staffing matter" in her ministerial office. She was missing from an education… Audio
Meka Whaitiri steps aside pending investigation
More woes for Labour - this time in the form of Minsiter Meka Whaitiri who has been accused of 'manhandling' her new ministerial press secretary in a confrontation this week. Audio
Customs Minister steps aside after claims of shoving
RNZ has learned the inquiry which forced Meka Whaitiri to step aside as Customs Minister centres on an allegation she manhandled her new press secretary. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern issued a… Audio
Whaitiri investigation sparked by assault complaint
RNZ has learned former Customs Minister Meka Whaitiri is being investigated over claims she manhandled a staff member. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern stood Ms Whaitiri aside on Thursday pending an… Audio
Meka Whaitiri stands down amid ‘staffing matter’
Customs Minister Meka Whaitiri has stepped aside as minister while an investigation is carried out into a "staffing matter" in her office. She is the second Labour minister who has found themselves in… Video, Audio
Govt considers Animal Welfare Commissioner
The commissioners for children, equal opportunities, race relations and disability rights could be joined by another - a Commissioner for Animals. It's among ideas being considered by the government… Audio
NZ beefs up powers to police high seas for drug smugglers
New Zealand is beefing up its powers to police the high seas as it faces the risk of becoming an easy target for drug smugglers. Legislation to crack down on drug trafficking passed its first reading… Audio
Meka Whaitiri on animal abuse and MPI's processes
Associate Minister for Agriculture, Meka Whaitiri is the first ever Minister dedicated to animal welfare. She spoke to John Campbell about the shocking footage that has emerged of a farmer abusing… Video, Audio
Government keeping close eye on East Coast
Meka Whaitiri, MP for Ikaroa-Rawhiti, and associate forestry minister, says a planned upgrade of last week's event in Tolaga Bay means the area will get more financial and technical support. Audio
Animal welfare regulations need more enforcement - SAFE
New rules to strengthen the animal welfare system are not enough, an animal rights group says.
Call for end to rodeos rejected by govt, for now
The latest call for an end to rodeos has been rejected by the Government which says it'll need more evidence for a ban. The Associate Minister for Agriculture, Meka Whaitiri says she's only had time… Audio
'We have to have a vote of faith in ourselves' - Marama Fox
A coalition between Jacinda and herself, 'would have been a dream come true'. Maori Party leader Marama Fox says. Maori Party co-leader Marama Fox is unlikely to gain Ikaroa-Rawhiti from Labour's Meka… Video, Audio
Te Ikaroa-Rāwhiti: the Te Wero debate
Candidates for the Maori seat of Te Ikaroa-Rawhiti debate welfare, health funding, the Ture Whenua bill, Treaty Settlements and boot camps during the run-up to the General Election. Audio
Government called arrogant for wanting to change the law
The Government says it will consider a law change following an unfavourable Supreme Court decision ruling an attempt at a land swap for Ruataniwha Dam is not legal. But opposition parties say the… Audio
Helen Clark: no regrets over Foreshore and Seabed controversy
In RNZ's latest edition of 'The 9th Floor,' former Prime Minister Helen Clark insists she has no regrets about her government's handling of the Foreshore and Seabed controversy in 2004. At the time… Audio
Meka Whaitiri on the Tukituki river pollution
Sewerage plants in the Hawkes Bay continue to pump harmful bacteria and wastewater into the Tukituki River at unacceptable levels and residents have had enough. Audio
