Justin Giovannetti

Political editor

Justin Giovannetti is The Spinoff's political editor. He's Canadian, speaks some French and is writing a book about poutine. He'd love your news tips. Email him at justin@thespinoff.co.nz

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By Justin Giovannetti

Political editor

& Alice Neville | 20th June, 2022

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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in Auckland in 2019. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

‘Tired of Australia exporting its problems’: Ardern denounces Morrison over detainee in Turkey

Australia's decision to revoke the citizenship of a dual citizen, who has lived in Australia since the age of six, has prompted a furious response from the NZ PM.

By Justin Giovannetti | 16th February, 2021

Political editor

Motorists queue at the Ōtara testing station. (Photo: DAVID ROWLAND / AFP)

The critical factors that will determine if lockdown is lifted

The government faces a tough decision later this week: play it safe and extend the lockdown or relax restrictions.

By Justin Giovannetti | 16th February, 2021

Political editor

The Covid-19 testing centre at White Cross St Lukes in Auckland (Photo: Matthew McAuley)

Senior teacher emails Covid-19 conspiracy theories to principals across Waikato region

The email warned teachers could lose their jobs and included an attachment that included false claims around the 'controlavirus' and Bill Gates.

By Justin Giovannetti | 12th February, 2021

Political editor

New Zealand roadmap to net zero revealed on historic day. Here’s what it means for you

Ardern says the government is ready to 'accelerate' to meet the ambitious demands of the emissions budget laid down by the Climate Change Commission.

By Justin Giovannetti | 31st January, 2021

Political editor

New Zealand’s most important day yet fighting the climate crisis

2021 is going to be the year New Zealand gets serious about climate change – or explains to the world why it never will.

By Justin Giovannetti | 29th January, 2021

Political editor

National Party leader Judith Collins speaks to the media following The Press Leaders Debate in Christchurch. (Photo : Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

Judith Collins wants to help solve the country’s housing crisis. Do people care?

National's leader wants the government to adopt her housing plan. It won't happen, but parliament is slowly moving towards doing something.

By Justin Giovannetti | 27th January, 2021

Political editor

Justin Giovannetti

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‘Tired of Australia exporting its problems’: Ardern denounces Morrison over detainee in Turkey

The critical factors that will determine if lockdown is lifted

Senior teacher emails Covid-19 conspiracy theories to principals across Waikato region

The five big moments in a busy first week back for NZ’s members of parliament

New Zealand’s Covid-19 vaccine programme explained

New Zealand approves Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, first jabs expected next month

New Zealand roadmap to net zero revealed on historic day. Here’s what it means for you

New Zealand’s most important day yet fighting the climate crisis

Judith Collins wants to help solve the country’s housing crisis. Do people care?

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