Scott Simpson
Review ordered into product labels
The government has officially labelled product labels a problem and ordered a review. It said we currently have 30 codes, standards and regulations, and that is too many, with the current requirements… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 29 July 2025
In today's episode, Labour's accusing the government of having more spin than a front load washer, over the cost of living; Retailers say the government's move to ban surcharges on PayWave and credit… Audio
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on govt banning surcharges
Many businesses are up in arms about the government's decision to ban surcharges on PayWave and Visa and Mastercard credit card transactions by May next year. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister… Audio
Surcharges on PayWave etc to be banned
Tapping or swiping your bank cards is about to get cheaper for shoppers, as the government announced it is set to ban surchages for paywave by 2026. The Commerce Commission estimates Kiwis pay about… Audio
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on Air NZ prices
The Consumer Affairs minister is watching Air New Zealand's ticket prices closely and talks to the airline regularly. But don't expect government action anytime soon. The government's all but ruled… Audio
How MPs cope with strains of the job
MPs have some of the highest pressure jobs in New Zealand, and the stressors aren’t always what you might think. So does anyone help them carry the load, and how do they personally cope? Audio
How MPs cope with strains of the job
MPs have some of the highest pressure jobs in New Zealand, and the stressors aren’t always what you might think. So does anyone help them carry the load, and how do they personally cope?
AudioThe House drops into first gear on RMA
This week the Government added a morning sitting of the House to ‘get stuck into’ completing debate on RMA reform. The Opposition just aimed for ‘stuck’. Audio
The House drops into first gear on RMA
This week the Government added a morning sitting of the House to ‘get stuck into’ completing debate on RMA reform. The Opposition just aimed for ‘stuck’.
AudioBackbench MPs take on Russia
Backbench MPs sometimes quietly engage in international diplomacy. One relatively junior MP recently faced off against Russia on behalf of not just NZ, but also Canada, Australia and all of Europe. Video, Audio
Backbench MPs take on Russia
Backbench MPs sometimes quietly engage in international diplomacy. One relatively junior MP recently faced off against Russia on behalf of not just NZ, but also Canada, Australia and all of Europe.
Video, AudioCoromandel MP Scott Simpson on the state of emergency
The Coromandel has declared a state of emergency. It's facing a massive clean up, with a severly compromised roading network including main routes state Highway 25 and 25A.
Coromandel MP, National's… Audio
National Party Climate Change spokesperson at COP27
National Party climate change spokesperson Scott Simpson says his attendance at COP27 in Egypt will help shape the party's environmental policies for next year's election. Simpson is part of a New… Audio
National Party climate spokesperson defends drilling stance
Climate change Minister James Shaw leaves today for the COP27 conference in Egypt.
Also flying out today is opposition climate change spokesperson Scott Simpson - this coming in the same week his… Audio
Fair Pay Agreements passes in Parliament
The Fair Pay Agreements bill passed in Parliament last night with support from Labour, the Greens and Te Pati Maori but the new law won't last long if National gets into power. The National Party is… Audio
National Party criticses Emissions Reduction Plan
The Government has billed it as an historic turning point - but climate activists don't believe the hype.
Climate activists are calling the plan mostly fluff and spin - light on details - and far too… Audio
Exposure Draft: a public brainstorm on RMA replacement
Unusually, Parliament has sent a draft bill to select committee for public feedback with a general call for ideas on improving consents. Audio
Exposure Draft: a public brainstorm on RMA replacement
Unusually, Parliament has sent a draft bill to select committee for public feedback with a general call for ideas on improving consents.
AudioTreaty recognition part of RMA overhaul
Decade-long calls for stronger recognition of the Treaty of Waitangi in planning laws are yet to be realised, but are part of the package as the government prepares for a major overhaul of the RMA.
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Drug testing, income tax and Covid-19 bills passed at speed
MPs have raced through four bills in their first proper week of Parliament passing new laws on festival drug testing, Covid-19, and income tax. Audio
