Azaria Howell
Political Reporter
Azaria Howell is a Newstalk ZB political reporter based in Wellington.
Azaria is a Wellington-based multimedia reporter with an eye across the region. She joined NZME in 2022 after multiple years as a student journalist. She has a keen interest in city council decisions, social housing, and transport. You can contact Azaria at azaria.howell@nzme.co.nz.
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Highway fire: Emergency services put out two blazes on Bay of Plenty roadside
The road has now reopened.
Govt considers new Ruapehu marae and cultural hub after ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi
Concerns were raised about commercialising the Tūroa family name on Mt Ruapehu.
Mount Ruapehu’s Whakapapa skifield not commercially sustainable, Cabinet warned
A number of bidders are aiming to take over the skifield's assets.
Ministers apologise for ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi over Ruapehu skifields
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