Scott Simpson
Better work stories: MPs hear submissions on employment law
The Education and Workforce committee has heard stories of employees losing breaks and their jobs as it considers proposed changes to employment law.
AudioLetting fee ban underway at Parliament
A bill banning letting fees has passed its first hurdle in Parliament after a fractured debate. Audio
Letting fee ban underway at Parliament
A bill banning letting fees has passed its first hurdle in Parliament after a fractured debate.
AudioUrgent action needed on NZ construction waste
As landfills around the country continue to grow every year, major construction firms are doing their bit to reduce waste in the sector. Demolition rubbish makes up half of what's thrown away. An… Audio
'It's time to levy plastic bags' - local councils
Councils around the country want a levy on single-use plastic bags and are calling on the government to step up and impose one. They say the country's landfills are clogged with the non-biodegradable… Audio
Thames-Coromandel MP urges locals to be cautious
Scott Simpson is the Thames-Coromandel MP. He has the latest on the weather in the region, and what locals can expect over the weekend. Video, Audio
Water Safety says children's lives at risk if Building (Pools) Amendment Bill not changed
Water Safety New Zealand is disappointed that a bill before Parliament would mean spa pools and hot tubs do not have to be separately fenced. Audio
Tougher rules around quake-risk parapets and facades
Quake bus survivor Ann Brower has triumphed, finally getting underway the law changes she sought to keep people safe from falling masonry. Audio
MPs pass law to stop big anonymous donations in local elections
MPs have passed a law designed to put an end to big anonymous donations in local body elections. Audio
