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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Sour grapes: Opposition to Parliament wine brand plans
Contracts are due to be signed-off in August.
Public sector cuts: MPI confirms 391 roles to go
NZTA is also disestablishing roles due to policy changes.
Public sector cuts: 130 net roles face chop at Department of Conservation
It's the latest agency to target jobs as a way to meet govt's directed cost savings.
MPI and health ministry to cut hundreds of jobs, union says it's an 'irresponsible gamble'
Ministries are urged to find savings between 6.5 and 7.5 per cent on average.
'Toxic smoke’: Public warned over big scrub fire in Porirua
Keep windows and doors shut to avoid the smoke, fire brigade says.