David Parker
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
David Parker on sweeping RMA changes
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
Oceans Minister on 'disturbing' state of marine environment
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
Minister explains last minute changes to Fisheries Bill
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
Shielding prime horticultural land from subdivisions
Safeguards are being put in place to stop some of New Zealand's most fertile farmland from being chewed up by subdivisions. A newly released national policy statement now requires councils to… Audio
Revenue Minister defends Cost of Living Payments
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
Environment Minister David Parker opens Ohakea water scheme
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
IRD still needs thousands of bank accounts for cost of living bonus
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
NZ laying out commitment at UN Oceans Conference
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
Revenue Minister wants facts about tax
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