Glenn McConnell is a Political Reporter at Stuff. He covers a wide range of topics including elections, government, and public policy, with a particular focus on energy and mining, as well as regional and world news. Glenn's work has been featured in various publications, including Stuff, The Press, The Post, Waikato Times, The Post and Courier, Sydney Hot News, and RNZ.
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Glenn focuses heavily on local politics and government affairs within New Zealand, particularly covering legal policy regulation and government announcements. He would be most responsive to pitches offering insights into ongoing legal or political developments in New Zealand, including commentary from experts with a deep understanding of the country's policies, regulations, and their impact on society.
Given his extensive coverage of local events and government decisions, Glenn is likely to appreciate contributions that provide detailed analysis or insider perspectives on specific issues facing the New Zealand government. Pitches offering exclusive access to key figures involved in local politics could also align well with his coverage focus.
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NZ First's Shane Jones calls it “crass”. Green co-leader Marama Davidson says it's not her cup of tea.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has launched a tirade against Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan in the House, telling him to “go back to your own country”.
By: Emma Ricketts, Glenn McConnell, Jenna Lynch
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has twice used Defence Force helicopters for trips between Auckland and Hamilton, costing over $7,500 and $12,000.
By: Glenn McConnell
China's ambassador in Wellington has weighed in after Foreign Minister Winston Peters launched a tirade against Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan , targeting his nationality and language.
By: Emma Ricketts, Glenn McConnell, Jenna Lynch
The prime minister has spent more than $11,000 using Defence Force planes to get to the Beehive for work.
By: Emma Ricketts, Jenna Lynch, Glenn McConnell
Wording of Treaty Principles Bill is agreed, but there's a warning VIDEO CREDIT: Stuff
By: Lloyd Burr
Is it ok to have a foreign affairs minister who says racist things, according to the Prime Minister? We ask National’s MPs as they arrive at Parliament.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters is refusing to apologise after launching a tirade against a Kiwi-Chinese MP, which MPs from all other parties have labelled “racist”.
By: Glenn McConnell
Green co-leader booted from the House Green co-leader Chloe Swarbrick was kicked out of the House on Tuesday after criticising its Speaker, Gerry Brownlee.
By: Jenna Lynch, Glenn McConnell, Emma Ricketts
When the prime minister was invited to an Air New Zealand-sponsored tourism conference last year, he flew in a private Air Force plane to get there.
