Audrey Young
Audrey Young is a senior political correspondent for the New Zealand Herald, known for her insightful coverage of political affairs. She has received multiple accolades, including Political Journalist of the Year at the Voyager Media Awards, recognizing her contributions to political journalism and analysis.
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Audrey Young is a senior political correspondent.
Budget 2026: S&P Global Ratings underwhelmed by Govt’s efforts to return the books to surplus; economists wary of Treasury’s rosy forecasts
New Zealand· 2026-05-28
Audrey Young is a senior political correspondent participating in the Budget Q&A.
Budget 2026: Ex-Finance Minister praises direction of Budget but has reservationsNew Zealand· 2026-05-28Senior political correspondent Audrey Young is one of the experts available for a live chat regarding Budget 2026.
Budget 2026 live Q&A: Audrey Young, Liam Dann and Jenée Tibshraeny answer your questionsNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
Audrey Young is mentioned as a senior political correspondent.
Budget 2026: Winston Peters’ $1b rail investment to focus on maintenance and renewalsNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
Do you have questions about the Budget? Ask our experts – senior political correspondent Audrey Young.
Opposition, advocates slam Budget 2026 for failing on child poverty targetsNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
Audrey Young is a senior political correspondent.
Budget 2026: Calculator shows how inflation, wage and house price growth affect youNew Zealand· 2026-05-28Audrey Young is a senior political correspondent.
Budget 2026: No lollies, just healthy snacks dressed up as treats - Liam DannNew Zealand· 2026-05-28Audrey Young is noted as a senior political correspondent available for questions about the Budget.
Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nicola Willis’ heartfelt family moment during fiscal plan deliveryNew Zealand· 2026-05-28Audrey Young is a senior political correspondent involved in the Budget Q&A.
Budget 2026: Will Finance Minister Nicola Willis deliver for voters in election year?New Zealand· 2026-05-27Audrey Young compared the country's leader to a hapless junior minister forced to resign.
Luxon’s leadership is now a problem for the whole country – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
Audrey Young discusses the lack of action from politicians regarding safety regulations for corded window coverings after a tragic incident.
Preschooler’s blind-cord death: Politicians should have acted years ago – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2026-02-12
Young is the NZ Herald’s senior political correspondent and has reported on the situation.
Loyalty and betrayal: Inside the struggle between Matt McCarten and Willie JacksonNew Zealand· 2025-12-18
Audrey Young reports on the most improved MPs of 2025 and the Christmas roast in Parliament.
The three most improved MPs of 2025; zingers from Parliament’s Christmas roast – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-12-18
Audrey Young is the senior political correspondent for the New Zealand Herald and has won multiple awards for her journalism.
McSkimming fallout: Andrew Coster’s future in public service in doubt - Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-11-12
Audrey Young reports on the political dynamics surrounding energy reforms in New Zealand.
Power games: Shane Jones’ silence on energy reforms speaks volumes – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-10-02
Audrey Young is the NZ Herald’s senior political correspondent.
Audrey Young: How Winston Peters could have gone further on PalestineNew Zealand· 2025-09-28
Audrey Young discusses the court case regarding breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Audrey Young: The court case pushing new frontiers on Treaty of Waitangi breachesNew Zealand· 2025-08-27
Audrey Young is the NZ Herald’s senior political correspondent and has won multiple awards for her journalism.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s past police work revealed in health battle - Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-08-11
Audrey Young reports on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's efforts to address the cost of living.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is worried: here’s how you can tell - Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-07-29
Audrey Young authored the article discussing the Government's homelessness problem.
The Government’s homelessness problem; Christopher Luxon and his minced oath – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-07-24
Audrey Young is a journalist who interviewed Mallard shortly after the protest incident.
Lawsuit targets Trevor Mallard’s use of ‘bad music’ and sprinklers to drive Parliament protesters awayNew Zealand· 2025-06-26
Audrey Young is the author of the article discussing New Zealand's stance on the US actions regarding Iran.
New Zealand hints at support for US over Iran - Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-06-23
Audrey Young discusses the pay equity dispute over comparators.
Audrey Young: Behind the pay equity dispute over comparatorsNew Zealand· 2025-06-17
Audrey Young is a senior political correspondent participating in a Q&A about the Budget.
Budget 2025: Best Start payment changes to hit young Kiwi families’ pocketsNew Zealand· 2025-05-22
Audrey Young is a senior political correspondent involved in answering questions about the Budget.
Budget 2025 Q&A: Audrey Young, Liam Dann and Jenée Tibshraeny answer your questionsNew Zealand· 2025-05-22Audrey Young is a senior political correspondent for the Herald.
Budget 2025: Tech boss’ withering takeNew Zealand· 2025-05-22
Do you have questions about the Budget? Ask our experts - senior political correspondent Audrey Young.
Budget 2025: Watch: Nicola Willis speaks on Budget at Hutt engineering firmNew Zealand· 2025-05-22
Audrey Young is a senior political correspondent participating in a Q&A about the Budget.
Budget 2025: Energy sector welcomes $200m Government gas exploration fundNew Zealand· 2025-05-22
Senior political correspondent Audrey Young is mentioned as part of the Q&A session.
Budget 2025: Education’s $2.5b boost - Where the money is goingNew Zealand· 2025-05-22
Audrey Young is mentioned as a senior political correspondent who is available for questions about the Budget.
Budget 2025: Economists split over Government’s student loan moveNew Zealand· 2025-05-22