Tracey Martin
Tracey Martin learns from UK before Oranga Tamariki review
Ahead of its review of Oranga Tamariki, Minister for Children Tracey Martin is in the UK, where she's investigating how they deal with vulnerable children there. Ms Martin speaks to Susie Ferguson… Audio
New Chatham Islands wharf ends dangerous dock days
Chatham Islanders are hoping their new wharf will make life on the island much smoother sailing. The wharf cost $52 million and its designers are confident it will dramatically reduce the number of… Audio
Government releases details of abuse inquiry
The Minister for Children Tracey Martin talks about the Royal Commission of Inquiry into historical abuse in state care, to be chaired by former Governor General, Sir Anand Satyanand.
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Seymour's euthanasia bill passes first reading
Nearly two-thirds of MPs have voted in support of a bill that would legalise euthanasia. And if New Zealand First gets its way, the public will have the final say in a referendum. There were… Audio
KidsCan denied meeting with Govt before funding change
The Minister for Children Tracey Martin's office has confirmed that KidsCan CEO Julie Chapman did request a meeting 10 days after Ms Martin took over the portfolio of Children's minister. Video, Audio
'When I get figures' Children's Minister to consider KidsCan funding
KidsCan says it's been told it will lose its funding on 30 June next year. The charity feeds 30,000 children a week across 700 New Zealand schools. Its executive Julie Chapman told Checkpoint last… Audio
Minister for Children wanted to repeal anti-smacking legislation
New Zealand First's Tracey Martin, the new Minister for Children and the Minister for Seniors, backed a campaign for the anti-smacking bill to be repealed. She talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Education groups pin hopes on NZ First's Tracey Martin
New Zealand First's position as coalition deal-maker has raised education groups' hopes that the next government will bring significant wins for schools and early childhood centres. NZ First's… Audio
Politics: Are National Standards degrading Arts and Music education?
Arts and Music education is being diluted – that’s according to organisations within the education sector and some major political parties. The groups say National Standards are preventing children… Audio
What does the Election mean for Auckland?
Members of seven political parties discuss transport, roading and the general state of the Super City in front of a live audience. Audio
When Marriage is Slavery
Not all weddings are free or fair, and a new law seeks to make the forced marriage of minors more difficult by removing parental consent as a back-door. Audio
When Marriage is Slavery
Not all weddings are free or fair, and a new law seeks to make the forced marriage of minors more difficult by removing parental consent as a back-door.
AudioA bill by any other name
What's in a name? Submitters and MPs say it matters a lot especially when it comes to the title of a bill on family and whanau violence. Audio
A bill by any other name
What's in a name? Submitters and MPs say it matters a lot especially when it comes to the title of a bill on family and whanau violence.
AudioUse of seclusion rooms more widespread: IHC
As Hekia parata is grilled over when she first knew about school seclusion rooms, the IHC acknowledges locking children in seclusion rooms has been used in many schools across the country for years. Audio
What's in a name?
NZ First MP Tracey Martin discusses the finding by the British Bar Association that no jury has ever acquitted anyone called Tracey. Audio
Critics say Alcohol Reform Bill doesn't go far enough
Legislation overhauling our liquor laws heads towards its final stages before Parliament, with a Select Committee now having reported back on the Alcohol Reform Bill. Audio
