Kelvin Davis
New prison in Waikeria will be ready by 2022
Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis says the government's decision on a new, smaller prison in Waikeria will save it $250m it can spend on other areas. He joins Checkpoint live. Video, Audio
Waikeria prison with mental health component a first for NZ
The old and rundown prison at Waikeria will be replaced with a 500-bed prison and for the first time in New Zealand, will have the facilities to provide mental health treatment for a further 100… Video, Audio
National slams Kelvin Davis over Parliament performance
Opposition MPs are demanding the Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis give some proper answers at Parliament, after what they call a breath-taking display of incompetence. Mr Davis fielded questions about… Audio
Waikato mega-prison off the table - Govt
Plans to build a new mega-prison at Waikeria have been dropped, but the government has yet to decide what to do instead. Audio
Budget criticised for not doing enough for Māori
Māori community providers say yesterday's Budget represents broken promises, but the government argues already-announced initiatives will have a considerable impact on lifting Māori out of poverty. Audio
Crown-Maori Relations Minister continues to consult on role
It's six months into the new Labour government and the Minister for Crown-Maori Relations, Kelvin Davis, is still travelling the country working out what exactly his job is. The portfolio is the first… Audio
100% Pure a 'marketing strategy ... not an environmental standard'
Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis says work is being done on the strategy and the brand is evolving. Video, Audio
'100% Pure NZ' brand to stay - Kelvin Davis
Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis tells Guyon Espiner the '100% Pure NZ' marketing strategy has been successful, it is evolving, but essentially will remain as a branding for Tourism New Zealand. Audio
Ending oil, gas drilling 'right thing to do' - Kelvin Davis
The latest political polling is a mixed bag, with something to celebrate and something to worry about for every party involved.
Labour is down five points in TVNZ's latest Colmar Brunton poll, but… Audio
Crown-Māori relations hui start in Tai Tokerau
The Minister for Crown and Māori relations Kelvin Davis has been canvassing the views of Ngāpuhi over the weekend on how to do his job. The government has created the new portfolio in the hope of… Audio
NZ Wars public holiday was promised by Labour - students
Students who successfully campaigned for a day of remembrance for the New Zealand Wars say Labour promised them a public holiday. The young campaign leaders, all former students at Otorohanga College… Audio
Government looks to clean up freedom campers
Mayors met with Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis today to discuss what can be done to counter an explosion in the number of freedom campers, which they describe as reaching crisis point. Audio
Kelvin Davis 'looking at options' on mega prison
Yesterday, Maori legal scholar Moana Jackson told Morning Report that rather than building a new 3000 bed prison at Waikeria, the Government should investigate alternative ways of incarceration for… Audio
Kelvin Davis accused of favouritism by charter school
An Auckland charter school group is accusing the Associate Education Minister of favouritism after he spoke to a trust that runs a charter school in his electorate. He spoke with Sharon Brett-Kelly. Video, Audio
Māori charter schools safe - Labour's Māori MPs
Labour's Māori MPs, including associate Education Minister Kelvin Davis, are confident Māori charter schools will be able to remain open.
Labour Māori MPs promise Māori charter schools to stay open
Labour's Māori MPs including associate education minister Kelvin Davis have given their word that Māori charter schools will not be shut down. But if they stay open, it will by changing their status… Audio
Crown/Maori Relations Minister Kelvin Davis
Te Tai Tokerau MP and minister Crown/Maori relations has spent a number of days hosting the Prime Minister in his home electorate. He has also been honoured by his iwi for his new role as the… Audio
Kelvin Davis navigates new post-treaty settlement role
Māori MPs are set to hold 18 ministerial portfolios in the new Labour led government - including a newly created portfolio focusing on the post-treaty settlement period.
Kelvin Davis' portfolio of… Audio
Jacinda Adern makes first speech as incoming Prime Minister
The Labour Leader and soon to be Prime Minister Jacinda Adern says she believes she has found coalition partners she can work with. Winston Peters has been offered the position of Deputy Prime… Video, Audio
‘This is going to be history in the making’ - Kelvin Davis
Labour is on top in regards to the seven Māori electorates. Labour deputy leader Kelvin Davis says that's because the party's message is 'resounding within Māoridom'. Video, Audio