Jamie Ensor

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jamie Ensor

The majority of people feel safer with police on beat patrols, a poll reveals. Tamatha Paul’s comments about police presence sparked debate, but 66% feel “more safe”. James Ross said the poll shows Paul’s views are “out of touch” with public sentiment. The majority of New Zealanders feel “more safe” when they see police officers on beat patrols, poll results obtained by the Herald reveal.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jamie Ensor

Green MP Benjamin Doyle won’t be at Parliament today as politicians return to the House for the final sitting week of this current bloc. The Greens are yet to confirm when Doyle will return. The MP spent last week elsewhere after the party said they received an “immense” number of death threats following social media scrutiny of old Instagram posts. This is the final sitting week for Parliament ahead of a three-week recess. Parliament isn’t scheduled to resume until May.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jamie Ensor

The Government is expected to shortly take decisions on transitioning the country’s fleet to Road User Charges, pass legislation allowing businesses to deduct pay in response to partial strikes, and open the 600-bed extension at Waikeria Prison. These are among 38 actions the Government has announced it will take over the next quarter. It’s part of a plan Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says will boost the economy and help New Zealanders.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jamie Ensor

It’s unclear whether Green MP Benjamin Doyle will return to Parliament in the next few days, having spent the past week elsewhere following what the party called an “immense” number of death threats against them and their whānau. Doyle hasn’t been at Parliament since social media posts they shared to a private Instagram account – called “biblebeltbussy” - prior to becoming an MP resurfaced and began circulating widely online.

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jamie Ensor

David Seymour speaks to media about the Justice select committee's report to the House on the Treaty Principles BillThe overwhelming number of submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill were in opposition to the legislation, which Parliament’s Justice Select Committee has recommended not proceed. The committee reported back on the controversial bill on Friday morning, recommending by a majority that it does not proceed.