David Parker
The House For Sun 23 March
The House debates climate change adaptation, especially who should decide, and who should pay. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 10 February 2025
On today's episode, the government is revamping its so-called 'golden visa' to attract wealthy investors to New Zealand, a Cook Islands journalist says people are concerned that their Prime Minister… Audio
Labour calls on govt to condemn Trump over ICC sanctions
The Labour Party is calling for the government to condemn US President Donald Trump's sanctions against the International Criminal Court. Labour's foreign affairs spokesperson David Parker spoke to… Audio
Labour calls out Govt’s restriction of council freshwater rules
The Labour's party shadow attorney-general, David Parker, says the Government is meddling in other areas of local Government affairs. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Coalition lifts lid on 149 projects for Fast-Track Bill
Labour and environmental groups are scathing about the government's list of fast-track projects saying it's a dark day for nature and democracy. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 3 May
On today's episode, former Australian foreign minister Bob Carr has confirmed legal action against Winston Peters is underway over comments made in a Morning Report interview yesterday about the AUKUS… Audio
Labour's David Parker on AUKUS Pillar Two
Labour is calling for Foreign Minister Winston Peters to be sacked as Foreign Affairs Minister and say the attack on Bob Carr is a new low for politicians here. Labour's foreign affairs spokesperson… Audio
Foreign minister seeks larger diplomatic footprint, despite cuts
The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade select committee has been holding its annual review of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Audio
Labour's David Parker on AUKUS
The Labour Party is describing the AUKUS defence partnership as a China containment strategy, which could further militarise the Asia-Pacific.
New Zealand is considering joining pillar two of the… Audio
'Irresponsible populism' - Labour on National's proposal to restore speed limits
National are proposing to change the rules governing how speed limits are set if elected next month.
National will mandate a cost-benefit analysis for each speed limit change, which would consider… Audio
Government announces $70 billion worth of roading projects
The government's putting the pedal to the metal on proposed roading projects - $70 billion worth of them over the next decade.
The latest transport policy statement would prioritise 14 new roads and… Audio
Labour proposes tunnels under Auckland Harbour
The battle of the big Auckland roading projects has plunged to another level.
Labour is proposing a pair of three-lane tunnels for traffic, and another for trains, under Auckland Harbour at a cost of… Audio
'Laughable at best' Transport Minister on National's roading promises
"Breathtakingly misleading" and "laughable at best", that's Transport Minister David Parker's take on the National Party's costing for one of its big election roading promises. The opposition party… Video, Audio
Parliamentary Privilege: a balance of power and responsibility
When MPs screw up the consequences can be public and brutal. But sometimes that response has solid reasons which safeguard our system of responsible government. Audio
Budget for pothole repairs has increased 54pct, says Labour
The government is suggesting there are plenty of potholes in the National Party's plan to establish a Pothole Repair Fund if elected this year.
National wants to dedicate $500 million to roading… Audio
Minister disappointed in iwi rejection of Kermadec proposal
Iwi leaders have rejected the government's latest proposal to establish the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary. More than forty iwi organisations have voted overwhelmingly to reject the plan, saying an… Audio
Guitar maker auctions off 4 unique electric guitars for charity
West Auckland woodworker and audio engineer David Parker is combining two of his passions to create four unique electric guitars that he is selling to fundraise for Help Auckland. David was inspired… Audio
Urgency used to pass Bill fixing 501 deportees loophole
Legislation has been passed under urgency to ensure all people returning to the country after being in prison systems abroad continue to come under parole-like oversight and support back in New… Audio
