David Parker

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

The government is planning to ditch the Resource Management Act - promising a faster and more simple way to manage the built and natural environment. Two new bills replacing the RMA should become law… Audio

An alarming new report on the state of the marine environment shows the oceans are rising faster, becoming hotter, more acidic, dirtier, and that is all making it harder for taonga creatures to… Audio

A move to drop controversial changes to fisheries legislation is being described as a win by environmentalists and recreational fishing sector - but is being heavily criticised by the commercial… Audio

The government is bringing in extra checks to stop its cost-of-living payments going to people based overseas.

The changes - which follow criticism from the Auditor-General - will mean some eligible… Audio

The Environment Minister David Parker has opened the Ohakea Rural Water Scheme, ending years of uncertainty for local residents. In 2017, households near the Manawatu town of Sanson were told their… Audio

Tens of thousands of New Zealanders could miss out on the government's cost of living bonus as the IRD does not have their bank account details.

The first of three instalments is due on Monday for an… Audio

The Oceans and Fisheries Minister is taking to the world stage to lay out Aotearoa's plan to protect the oceans.

David Parker is speaking at the second United Nations Ocean Conference in Portugal, to… Audio

The Revenue Minister says he wants to get the facts out about tax, so politicians and voters can have a more informed debate about tax rules.

David Parker's proposed bill would require periodic… Audio

Scallop fisheries in Northland and most of the Coromandel are going to be closed, to allow the shellfish beds to recover.

The latest biomass surveys confirm the poor health of the scallop fisheries… Audio

The Government are appealing to Kiwis to suggest ways to sustainably remove tyres and batteries from the waste stream.  Minister for the Environment David Parker announced steps to better manage them.

Spring has come to Wellington and to Parliament. One is blustery at best, the other is slowly filling with masked MPs. Audio

The Government-owned farm nutrient management tool "Overseer" is contributing to the continued pollution of water and the environment.

That's the conclusion of a damning review, and Parliamentary… Audio

Unusually, Parliament has sent a draft bill to select committee for public feedback with a general call for ideas on improving consents. Audio

Fisheries scientist says the Government's move to ban commercial fishing skippers throwing unwanted catch overboard is is the biggest change to fisheries management in 100 years. The Minister for… Audio