Portfolios

Fifty years ago 'Lola' by the Kinks, was number one in NZ. The hit-song tells the story of Lola, who "walked like a woman but talked like a man". Green MP, and LGBTIQ activist Dr Elizabeth Kerekere… Audio

Phil Twyford has lost his housing portfolio, which has been divvied up between other ministers, leaving him to focus on urban development. Political Editor Jane Patterson told Checkpoint the changes… Video, Audio

Finance Minister Grant Robertson has signalled some existing government programmes or areas of spending may need to be changed or cut for the government to fuflill its financial promises. Video, Audio