Exclusive: Transport Minister says it's 'not acceptable' third of NZ roads overdue for renewal
Newshub can reveal that sections of New Zealand's roads are decades overdue for renewal.
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Jamie Ensor
Jamie Ensor is a Newshub political reporter based in Wellington's Parliamentary Press Gallery.
After studying journalism at AUT, Jamie began his career at Newshub in 2017 in the studio as an autocue operator and then interned at Newshub Nation, a politics and current affairs television show. He joined the digital team in 2018 and reported on a number of major news events, including NZ and US elections, the Grace Millane murder trial, the Christchurch shooting, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jamie joined the Press Gallery as Newshub's digital political reporter in 2022, responsible for the Newshub website's political coverage. He also has experience as a television reporter, including with packages and live crosses.
Email: jamie.ensor@wbd.com
Twitter: @JamieEnsor
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Exclusive: Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says not a priority to change visa children were allegedly exploited under
The Immigration Minister says it's not a priority to make changes to an entertainment work visa children were allegedly exploited under.
Exclusive: PM denies Israel/Gaza-Houthi link, but official advice made clear connection
When the Prime Minister sent Defence Force staff to the Middle East in response to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, he insisted there was no link with the Israel-Hamas conflict.
But it turns out the Government received official advice making a clear connection between the two events.
Exclusive: Only 17 fines handed out to gang members breaching patch ban laws since 2016
Newshub can reveal that over the past eight years just 17 fines have been handed out under laws that ban gang patches in government buildings.
Whether a red bulldog, a fist or a flaming skull, gang patches are banned in Government buildings like schools and hospitals.
Legislation passed in 2013 was intended to limit gang intimidation and give police powers to seize patches.
Police can't say how many patches have been taken from gangsters as they don't record that in one place, but Newshub can
Exclusive: Number of threats against MPs fell dramatically last year
Newshub can reveal the number of threats against MPs recorded by police fell dramatically last year.
Exclusive: Thousands spent on design work for unreleased transport document
The Government's decision to walk away from the Road to Zero strategy is receiving a mixed response, and Newshub can reveal a report produced last year setting out the next three years of Road to Zero actions cost taxpayers thousands in design work.
Exclusive: 'Fending off journos': Fmr Chief Human Rights Cmmr blindsided by minister's announcement on live TV
Newshub can reveal former Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt was blindsided by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith's announcement on live television that he wouldn't be reappointed.
Exclusive: 'Own the feels': New minister promises scrutiny amid revelations $10m committed to relationship campaign for young Kiwis
Newshub can reveal more than $10 million has been committed to a media campaign aimed at fostering "safe, positive, and equal relationships", including helping Kiwis deal with break-ups.
Paul Goldsmith won't reappoint Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has confirmed he won't be re-appointing Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt – so the hunt is on for a new one.
Exclusive: NZ On Air board member tenders resignation after calling Winston Peters 'malicious'
NZ On Air board member Andrew Shaw has tendered his resignation after Newshub asked questions about the appropriateness of a social media post he shared in which he called Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters "malicious" and the "worst of this gang of thugs".
Exclusive: Media Minister Melissa Lee asks for 'please explain' from officials over handling of NZ On Air board member Andrew Shaw's resignation
The new minister responsible for media is making her expectations clear with officials after she says she wasn't given a 'no surprises' heads-up about the resignation of NZ On Air board member Andrew Shaw.
NZ election 2023 live updates: Results, analysis, reaction
Follow Newshub's live updates of election 2023.
Election 2023 video: ACT's David Seymour gets under hood of hand-built car, reveals if he will change tone if he becomes deputy PM
ACT leader David Seymour won't change his tone or rhetoric if he becomes deputy Prime Minister after October 14.
Election 2023 video: The Opportunities Party's Raf Manji does yoga with - and makes prediction for future of South Island
The Opportunities Party leader Raf Manji is a big fan of yoga.
Election 2023 debate moments: Chris Hipkins says he's not holding back, Christopher Luxon admits 'clanger'
Labour leader Chris Hipkins brought a fire and gusto during Newshub's leaders debate on Wednesday night that's not yet been seen from him on the election campaign, volleying jabs at National's Christopher Luxon who later admitted he performed worse than in a previous clash.
Election 2023: Labour pulls social media posts after Google gets in touch
The Labour Party has pulled down social media posts after Google got in touch about the use of its branding.
Exclusive: Election 2023: Chris Hipkins said there is ban on fizzy drinks in primary schools, ministry says there isn't
Labour leader Chris Hipkins said he was responsible for banning fizzy drinks in primary schools - but the Ministry of Education says there's no current required ban.
Election 2023 debate moments: Christopher Luxon misspeaks, Chris Hipkins makes unexpected announcement, calls KiwiBuild 'unrealistic promise'
National leader Christopher Luxon has admitted misspeaking on at least two occasions during the first televised leaders' debate of the 2023 election season, while Labour's Chris Hipkins has owned up to making an unexpected policy announcement.
Election 2023: Christopher Luxon says he's 'absolutely' being accountable to Kiwis amid tax questions, walk-offs
Christopher Luxon says he is "absolutely" being accountable to New Zealanders, but Labour's Chris Hipkins says the National leader's recent actions show he couldn't handle being Prime Minister.
Exclusive: Ministry cancels $88,000 hui amid pressure on agencies to reduce spending, yet to recoup all money
Pressure on public service agencies to reduce spending has led the Ministry of Disabled People to cancel an $88,000 two-day staff hui, but it's yet to recoup all the money.
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