Tracy Watkins
Wellington's ebb and flow of public servants
The government's back-office public service job cuts are adding to Wellington's woes
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Citizenship celebration turns sour in record time
For 22 years, media stories regularly bemoaned Kiwis treated as second class citizens across the ditch. This week, the problem finally got resolved, only for coverage to turn to fears of a 'Great… Audio
What's different about this protest at Parliament?
For more than a week, hundreds of protesters have been occupying the ground of Parliament - presenting challenges for the police, politicians and the journalists covering it. Audio
Political commentators - insight, or just noise?
Political commentators often light up the comments section, but how much of what they have to say is valuable insight, and how much is clutter and noise? Audio
After a year of silence, hope fades for Louisa Akavi
The Islamic State leader thought to have been holding Louisa Akavi hostage has been killed - but there is no sign of the Kiwi nurse. Hope is fading. Audio
Interest builds ahead of special vote count
Former Labour party president Mike Williams and Stuff political editor Tracy Watkins join John Campbell to discuss how special votes may change the make-up of Parliament. Video, Audio
Countdown on for government being formed who will Winston pick?
Fairfax political editor Tracy Watkins gives her take on what's going to happen with Winston and co in their talks. Audio
Latest political polls and policies
Fairfax political editor Tracy Watkins gives her take on the latest political polls and policy announcements. Audio
Media: 2017 election year
2017 is an election year. Will it be a goldmine for our political journalists, or a big yawn? Did John Key's resignation late last year really stir things up? Will New Zealanders bother to vote or can… Audio
Bill English garners more support
Political reporter Tracy Watkins discusses the gathering support for Bill English as John Key's replacement. Audio
David Shearer leaving politics
Political reporter Tracy Watkins talks about Labour MP David Shearer calling it quits. Audio
Rizalman report
Political journalist Tracy Watkins discusses the report into the Muhammad Rizalman sex case. Audio
An important report on Iraq overlooked
It was only after the PM and reporters visited New Zealand's troops in Iraq recently that the media mentioned a US report critical of the way their camp is run. Why wasn't it reported earlier? Audio
Salvation Army says no to buying state houses
Where does the Salvation Army saying "no" to buying more state houses leave the government's policy? Political editor for Fairfax Media Tracy Watkins joins the Panel to explore the possibilities. Audio
Political journalists discuss impact of phone log leak
We're joined by the Fairfax Media political editor, Tracy Watkins, and the former TVNZ head of news and public relations consultant Bill Ralston, who is also a former press gallery journalist. Audio