Mark Mitchell
Govt decides on NZ's military role in Iraq
A decision on whether New Zealand troops should stay in Iraq is imminent, with the Defence Force training mission due to end in November. The Defence Minister says Cabinet has to be convinced it… Audio
Criminal Justice Summit 'a counselling session' - National
National is labelling the Criminal Justice Summit a 'counselling session' saying the government should just get on and make changes. About 600 people from all walks of life are taking part in the… Audio
Defence Force struggling to sell surplus vehicles
The Defence Force is struggling to sell 20 light armoured vehicles that have been sitting idle for seven years because they're surplus to requirements. Documents obtained under the Official… Audio
Domestic victims protection a step forward
Jan Logie's Member's Bill offering help to victims of domestic violence took another step in Parliament this week, but it has lost some support along the way. Audio
Domestic victims protection a step forward
Jan Logie's Member's Bill offering help to victims of domestic violence took another step in Parliament this week, but it has lost some support along the way.
AudioGovt's prison plan reckless - National
The National Party has accused the government of being reckless by not going ahead with the mega prison at Waikeria. And it says the plan for a smaller-scale prison at Waikeria puts the public at… Audio
Mini-prison, not mega-prison, to replace 'horrific' Waikeria
"Horrific" was Kelvin Davis' first impression of the aging Waikeria prison when he was appointed Corrections Minister. He's decided to build a small 500-bed jail and a 100-bed mental health unit to… Audio
National says NZ First apology for threat never happened
New Zealand First is causing problems again for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern with MP Jenny Marcroft accused of threatening to use taxpayer cash to silence political criticism.
National's Rodney MP… Audio
Mark Mitchell joins National Party leader race
Former Defence Minister, police officer and war zone security consultant Mark Mitchell has confirmed he will contest the National Party leadership. Mr Mitchell is said to be a popular figure within… Audio
Steven Joyce joins National Party leader race
Former Defence Minister, police officer and war zone security consultant Mark Mitchell has confirmed he will contest the National Party leadership. Mr Mitchell is said to be a popular figure within… Audio
Mark Mitchell launches National leadership bid
Former Defence Minister Mark Mitchell tells John Campbell why he thinks he has the right qualities to lead the National Party. Video, Audio
NZ soldiers to stay in Iraq for at least another year
New Zealand is being urged to pressure Iraq into political reform in return for training its government security forces, to help ensure the victory Iraq has declared against Islamic State will hold… Audio
'It's impossible to remove all the risk' - Defence Minister
Defence Minister Mark Mitchell joins Checkpoint live to respond to the death of soldier Wayne Taylor. He says while the force does all it can to remove risks from training exercises, it can't… Video, Audio
Government sanguine about electoral advert ruling
Mark Mitchell says Kiwis are good at filtering election campaigning messages and advertising and he's not worried about the recent court decision which may broaden the material that is allowed to be… Audio
Select committee chair defends shortened TPP timeframe
Chair of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee, National MP Mark Mitchell, defends shortened timeframe. Audio
Cash-for-work programme for Port Vila cleanup
Groups of residents in Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila, are being paid by an aid agency to clean up some of the neighbourhoods worst-hit by Cyclone Pam last month. Audio
Managing Meat - Broadleaf Game
Ex-pat kiwi Mark Mitchell runs a specialty meat firm in Los Angeles, a far cry from his beginnings where he was deer farming and into live capture in South Westland in the late 1970's. Even though… Audio
Managing Meat - Broadleaf Game
Ex-pat kiwi Mark Mitchell runs a specialty meat firm in Los Angeles, a far cry from his beginnings where he was deer farming and into live capture in South Westland in the late 1970's. Even though…
AudioOutspoken - Privacy vs Security
Demelza Leslie asks if New Zealanders will have to give up their right to privacy to keep safe. Audio
