Steve Maharey
The world is changing, why isn't New Zealand?
An opinion piece in the NZ Herald caught our eye this morning, in it Former Minister for Social Development Steve Maharey writes that the world is rupturing and New Zealand isn't responding fast… Audio
Former Pharmac chair hits out at government promises over cancer drugs
As the government comes under increasing pressure for backtracking on an election promise to fund 13 cancer drugs. Audio
Education NZ chair details exemptions for foreign PhD students
The government's agreed to let 250 international post graduate students back into New Zealand under a special exemption scheme.
The students will have to complete the mandatory two weeks isolation in… Video, Audio
Thousands of meningitis vaccines not used in Northland
At least 8,000 doses of a meningococcal vaccine are left over from an emergency vaccination campaign in Northland.
The National Party is accusing the government of betraying Northlanders over the… Audio
Closing in on a decision
Winston Peters has confirmed policy has been finalised and now it's on to ministerial positions. Massey University's Steve Maharey joins the panellists to explain why we should be glad to have a… Audio
Election 2017: Too close to call after surprising campaign
As a tumultuous campaign comes to a close, our final election panel share their thoughts on the last two months and what could happen on Saturday. Former Greens co-leader Jeanette Fitzsimons, former… Audio
Two weeks a long time in politics - former MPs talk turmoil
After a tumultous two weeks in politics, former Labour Cabinet minister Steve Maharey and former National minister Wayne Mapp discuss the changes. Audio
Steve Maharey - Creating a Food Story for NZ
What is the future for our food industry? Steve Maharey, the former Vice-Chancellor at Massey University has been looking into New Zealand's relationship with farming and food, both economically and… Audio
New bid to push broadcasting up the agenda
A new lobby group is hitting the road to make broadcasting and the media an election year issue. Mediawatch asks a former broadcasting minister if that might work - and why Donald Trump might help. Audio
New bid to push broadcasting up the agenda
A new lobby group is hitting the road to make broadcasting and the media an election year issue. Mediawatch asks a former broadcasting minister if that might work - and why Donald Trump might help.
AudioFormer Labour Minister calls for party to return to centre
It seems only a matter of time before Labour puts its leadership up to the vote after the party's disastrous performance on Saturday night. Audio
Graduates struggling to find jobs
Tertiary graduates are struggling to find work during the downturn. Audio
Bridge swinging death in the Manawatu Gorge
An 18 year old from Christchurch, died in hospital after falling 22m onto rocks in the riverbed below the Ballance Bridge. Audio
The Republic of New Zealand
Departing MP Steve Maharey makes the case for New Zealand to look at becoming a Republic. Audio
