Audrey Young

3 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Audrey Young

Opinion by Audrey YoungAudrey Young, Senior Political Correspondent at the New Zealand Herald based at Parliament, specialises in writing about politics and power. Learn moreThis is a transcript of the Premium Politics newsletter. To sign up, click here, select ‘Inside Politics with Audrey Young’ and save your preferences. Welcome to Inside Politics.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Audrey Young

Opinion by Audrey YoungAudrey Young, Senior Political Correspondent at the New Zealand Herald based at Parliament, specialises in writing about politics and power. Learn moreThis is a transcript of the Premium Politics newsletter. To sign up, click here, select “Inside Politics with Audrey Young”, and save your preferences. Welcome to Inside Politics. It is a long time since the appointment of a new Deputy Prime Minister has been so anticipated.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Audrey Young

Jim Bolger at home in Waikanae is looking forward to a big gathering for his 90th. Photo / Mark MitchellJim Bolger undergoes dialysis four times daily after his kidneys failed a year ago. He criticises David Seymour’s approach to Māori policy and advises him to support the Prime Minister. Bolger advocates raising the superannuation age to 70, citing increased life expectancy. Jim Bolger is typically stoic about having to have dialysis four times a day after his kidneys failed a year ago.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Audrey Young |Jenée Tibshraeny |Liam Dann

Finance Minister Nicola Willis during the reading of the Budget at Parliament yesterday. Photo / Mark MitchellSubmit a question in the comments section at the bottom of this article – you’ll need to be logged into your Herald Premium account first. Audrey Young, Liam Dann and Jenée Tibshraeny will join the conversation from 9.30am to 10.30am. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has delivered her second Budget, designed to boost growth while “reprioritising” billions of dollars and cutting new spending.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Audrey Young

Nicola Willis arriving at the Budget 2025 lock-up with Associate Finance Ministers David Seymour (front left), Shane Jones, Chris Bishop, and Treasury Secretary Iain Rennie (back). Photo / Mark MitchellOpinion by Audrey YoungAudrey Young, Senior Political Correspondent at the New Zealand Herald based at Parliament, specialises in writing about politics and power. Learn moreTHREE KEY FACTSDavid Seymour credited Brooke van Velden for saving the Budget, highlighting the impact of pay equity.