Paul Goldsmith
Ngāpuhi keen to move towards treaty settlement on own terms
Ngāpuhi hapū want to move forward towards treaty settlement, if it is done on their terms and on the basis that they have not ceded sovereignty to the crown. Treaty negotiations minister Paul… Audio
Govt proposes to amend Marine and Coastal Area Act
The government is overturning a Court of Appeal decision that lowered the threshold for recognising customary rights to the foreshore and seabed. Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Paul… Audio
Govt forms advisory group for retail crime
The government is asking its new ministerial advisory group to engage with retail crime victims on how they can defend themselves. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about his… Audio
More on the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill
The Government's flipped from opposing the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill, which started under Labour, to now supporting it - saying on balance, it's worth doing. The Fair Digital News Bargaining… Audio
Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill revived
Media and Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the government committing to press ahead with a crucial piece of legislation that could throw a lifeline to local… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for 27th June
On today's episode, Wairoa is now faced with millions of dollars of damage to its infrastructure after severe rain, residents spent their second night in evacuations centres, the Minister for… Audio
Big week for justice portfolio
In a big week for the justice portfolio - planned changes to sentencing laws were announced, the government's new Three Strikes bill was introduced and a petition to make stalking illegal was… Audio
Youth serious offences rate jumps 25 percent since 2022 - report
The number of young people persistently committing serious offences jumped more than 25 percent between 2022 and last year, according to a new Ministry of Justice report. Justice Minister Paul… Audio
Justice Minister commits to review harassment laws
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith speaks to Lisa Owen about his commitment to review harassment laws this parliamentary term. Audio
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith on inquiry into errors in last year's election
The Justice Minister is signalling an end to voters' ability to enrol on election day. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 26 April
On today's episode, the new Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith discusses his plan for the industry, RNZ's political editor Jo Moir and NZ Herald political editor Clair Trevett wrap up… Audio
Unchartered territory for media industry with new Paul Goldsmith stepping up as Minister
The media industry says it is keen to work with the new Communications and Media Minister Paul Goldsmith, even if nobody is quite sure what his exact ideas are for the beleagured sector. Mr Goldsmith… Audio
Govt removes references to Maori experiences in NZ plan to eliminate racism
The Race Relations Commissioner has joined criticism of the government for removing references to Maori experiences in the New Zealand plan to eliminate racism. Yesterday, the National Iwi Chairs… Audio
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith on banning gang patches
The government is charging ahead with plans to crack down on gangs, banning gang patches in public with a five thousand dollar fine for those caught wearing one.
Legislation to be introduced this… Audio
Gang patches to be outlawed in coalition's law and order crackdown
It will soon be illegal for people to wear gang patches in public.
The coalition is introducing a suite of tougher police and justice policies, as part of its 100-day plan. It says changes, like… Audio
Government follows through on plan to ditch cultural reports
The government is following through on its plan to cut funding for cultural reports used in sentencing.
The reports give judges background information about a defendant's circumstances and can lead… Audio
Govt follows through on plan to ditch cultural reports
The government is following through on its plan to cut funding for cultural reports used in sentencing. The reports give judges background information about a defendant's circumstances and can lead to… Audio
Paul Goldsmith
Ka tika a muri, ka tika a mua - healing the past, building a future - this has long been a guiding kaupapa for claimants and the Crown in the treaty settlement process. In 2023 the Crown signed deeds… Audio
Minister defends dismissing electoral review recommendations
The final report from the Independent Electoral Review is out, and the Government has already dismissed some of its key recommendations.
The report contained more than 140 recommendations with the… Audio
Paul Goldsmith comitted to settling Ngapuhi treaty claim
Minister of Treaty negotiations Paul Goldsmith says he's committed to settling Ngapuhi's treaty claim, but says he doesn't want to "relitigate" arguments around legal sovereignty. On Saturday Waitangi… Audio
