Brett Hudson
An extra members' morning at Parliament
An extra morning at Parliament has been set aside to make up for time lost due to Covid-19 and MPs are using it to debate members' bills. Audio
Opposing, I support this
It can’t be easy being in political opposition during a crisis. You don’t want to seem obstructive, but you’re the Opposition; it says it in the name. So, how do you oppose while supporting? Audio
Coronavirus: National Party questions legality of checkpoints
The National Party is calling for clarity on the legality of community checkpoints.
Iwi in regions such as Te Tai Tokerau, Ngāti Porou and Ngāti Manawa have been running checkpoints to restrict… Audio
Gun owners face off against government over more law changes
Gun owners are at odds with the government over proposals for the newest tranch of changes revamping firearms legislation.
The police minister is pushing for the addition of a gun register and a… Audio
Alarm bells for Firearm Prohibition Orders proposal
The Government's proposal to give police the power to keep those they deem high-risk away from firearms is being met with both approval and alarm bells.
A discussion document about Firearm… Audio
Brett Hudson on proposed Firearms Prohibition Orders
National's police spokesperson Brett Hudson says the Government shouldn't wait for public feedback on Firearms Prohibition Orders.
He says a previously rejected Member's Bill from 2018 is ready and… Audio
General Debate: scenes from the bear pit
On Wednesdays in Parliament MPs get to strain slightly harder at their leashes during the general debate. We caught the action from one Wednesday on camera.
Govt told its breaking promise if doesn't count attrition in police staff target
The police union is accusing the government of breaking its promise over the number of police it's supposed to deliver. The association says it's always been told the target of 1800 new staff is a net… Audio
PM puts pressure on to reach police staff targets
Numbers can be confusing - especially when talking about the Government's promise of 1800 new police officers. Yesterday morning the Police Minister Stuart Nash said the number was an aspiration. By… Audio
Coalition confused about how many extra cops its promised?
18-hundred new police officers - an aspiration or an iron-clad target? While the coalition partners appear to be in some confusion, National says it's very clear - it won't be met. Police Minister… Audio
National questions plan to limit sales incentives for banks
National is questioning a government plan to limit sales incentives in the banking and insurance industries. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi says incentives such as overseas trips… Audio
National Party undecided on further tightening gun laws
National will decide tomorrow whether to support a new bill further tightening gun laws. The new bill would see a registry of guns created, and new offences and penalties for illegal manufacture and… Audio
Gun laws will drive mental health issues underground - Hudson
The second wave of gun laws is making baddies out of the good guys - according to the National Party.
And it says it unlikely to support legislation after seeing a draft copy that it claims was… Video, Audio
Higher fees likely in gun law changes
Firearm owners are being told not only to expect tougher firearm rules, but an extra hit to their back pockets as well.
The government has released a raft of new changes to firearm licensing and… Audio
National calls for more openness from police
The National Party's police spokesperson says the police needs to be more open with the public about gun safety issues.
The police have revealed two people were shot dead in the past decade by people… Audio
How to be urgent at Parliament
The House is sitting under urgency to consider bills related to the Government's Budget 2019 announcement this week. Here's how urgency works. Audio
NZTA issues not discussed with Parliament - Brett Hudson
The Head of the Repair Certifiers Association is blaming the previous National government for NZTA's failings over safety checks on cars. It's been revealed the agency only suspended a Dargaville… Audio
Confidence in NZTA undermined after WOF saga - National
The National Party says public confidence in the Transport Agency has been completely undermined by its handling of warrants of fitness failings. The agency only suspended a Dargaville garage's… Audio
Dunne's departure forces re-evaluation in Ohariu
Peter Dunne's shock exit this week has forced both National and Labour to completely re-evaluate their strategies in the contest for the Ohariu electorate. Audio