Nikki Kaye
Checking up on billions spent
MPs have begun a 10 hour debate on whether or not public money was well spent in the 2017/2018 financial year.
AudioWhen Parliamentary questions become Christmas gifts
Sometimes choosing a general question for that all-important primary gives the asker an advantage, sometimes it turns out to be a disadvantage. Sometimes it might just be an unintended Christmas gift.
…When Parliamentary questions become Christmas gifts
Sometimes choosing a general question for that all-important primary gives the asker an advantage, sometimes it turns out to be a disadvantage. Sometimes it might just be an unintended Christmas gift.
… AudioAccessing a second language with Nikki Kaye
MPs who aren't ministers gamble with a biscuit tin to get their own legislation turned into law. Phil Smith chats with Nikki Kaye about her bill. Video
Accessing a second language with Nikki Kaye
MPs who aren't ministers gamble with a biscuit tin to get their own legislation turned into law. Phil Smith chats with Nikki Kaye about her bill.
Video, AudioGovt's tertiary fees free policy wrong priority - Nikki Kaye
The National Party says the government is wrong to put its no-fees tertiary policy ahead of better pay and conditions for primary and secondary school teachers. It says the no-fees scheme for tertiary… Audio
Give Jami-Lee Ross space, Paula Bennett urges
National's deputy leader Paula Bennett is jumping to the defence of Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross, calling on the media and the public to give him space to deal with his health problems. He revealed on… Audio
'Throw this female franchise out'
MPs acknowledge the efforts of suffragists in the past, how far the country has come and also what needs to be done as it marked the 125th anniversary of women attaining the right to vote in New… Audio
'Throw this female franchise out'
MPs acknowledge the efforts of suffragists in the past, how far the country has come and also what needs to be done as it marked the 125th anniversary of women attaining the right to vote in New…
AudioAuditor-General reject's charter schools contract inquiry
The Auditor-General has rejected a request for an inquiry into the way the government has handled contract negotiations with charter schools.
National govt didn't do enough for schools - Hipkins
The Education Minister and his predecessor are at loggerheads over whether National did enough to plan for major population in growth in coming years, and the increased pressure that would put on… Audio
Combating a mono-linguistic New Zealand
Why do we need a second language in our lives? New Zealand is still lagging behind on the international stage, as far as second language learning in school goes. That could be about to change. Audio, Gallery
Combating a mono-linguistic New Zealand
Why do we need a second language in our lives? New Zealand is still lagging behind on the international stage, as far as second language learning in school goes. That could be about to change.
AudioUS jury hung in murder trial of Clinton Thinn
A mistrial has been declared in the California murder trial of New Zealander Clinton Thinn after the jury couldn't reach a verdict. Clinton Thinn, the step-brother of National MP Nikki Kaye, is… Audio
National and Labour respond to claims that arts education is being degraded
Nikki Kaye, National’s Education spokesperson, and Labour’s Chris Hipkins put forward their parties' views on National Standards and their effect on arts and music education. Audio
National reveals education package to counter 'Jacindamania'
National Party leader Bill English featured the women in his personal life and his cabinet in a family-focused campaign launch on Sunday. It's been seen as a response to 'Jacindamania' and Labour's… Audio
Government to scrap school decile system
Education Minister Nikki Kaye joins Kathryn Ryan to discuss the end of the decile rating system and the new "risk index" which would estimate the number of their students at risk of… Audio
Govt scraps controversial decile rating system for schools
The Government is scrapping the controversial decile rating system for schools, replacing it with a confidential funding system. Video, Audio
Budget 2017: spending under scrutiny
Ministers are facing up to select committees to justify the government's spending following the reveal of Budget 2017 in May. Audio
Budget 2017: spending under scrutiny
Ministers are facing up to select committees to justify the government's spending following the reveal of Budget 2017 in May.
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