
Julia Gabel
Julia Gabel is a political reporter based in Wellington, who has been with the Herald since 2020, focusing on data journalism and current events that shape public policy and social issues.
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Julia Gabel is a Wellington-based political reporter who has focused on data journalism.
Health NZ set to hold press conference on nursing workforceJulia Gabel is a Wellington-based political reporter.
Election 2026: Labour promises 6000 new social houses, renovations at more than 2000 schoolsGabel is a Wellington-based political reporter who joined the Herald in 2020.
Taxpayers’ Union denies allegations in Nicky Hager book Dirty Work that lobby group faced sexual harassment claim from staff memberJulia Gabel is a Wellington-based political reporter.
Minister Shane Jones wants bespoke aquaculture legislation to boost sector amid ‘anxiety’ over land farming limitsJulia Gabel is a Wellington-based political reporter.
Election 2026: NZ First’s 15-point health policy feat nutrition, intravenous Vitamin C and informed consent
Julia Gabel is a Wellington-based political reporter who has focused on data journalism.
Election 2026: National to campaign on ending digital screen use in early childhood educationJulia Gabel is a Wellington-based political reporter who joined the Herald in 2020.
Election 2026: Labour to campaign on new rules for big supermarkets in effort to reduce grocery pricesJulia Gabel is a Wellington-based political reporter.
Horse hīkoi in photos: The day Ngāti Kahungunu rode to ParliamentJulia Gabel is a Wellington-based political reporter who has focused on data journalism.
Treaty of Waitangi clause review: Contentious bill introduced to ParliamentJulia Gabel is a Wellington-based political reporter who has focused on data journalism.
Election 2026: New enrolments from Māori more than doubleJulia Gabel is a Wellington-based political reporter who joined the Herald in 2020.
Hundreds of schools to get solar panels in $30m pilot programmeJulia Gabel is a Wellington-based political reporter.
Russell Harrison: Ministry of Justice under review, boss apologises over ‘utterly unacceptable’ sagaJulia Gabel is a Wellington-based political reporter who has focused on data journalism.
Josh Storer: UK man attacked in Albany bar diesJulia Gabel is a Wellington-based political reporter who joined the Herald in 2020.
Electoral enrolment website outage ‘unacceptable’ in final days before roll-switch deadlineJulia Gabel is a Wellington-based political reporter who focuses on data journalism.
Treaty clause review could be matter of life or death for Māori – Waitangi Tribunal
Julia Gabel is a Wellington-based political reporter who has focused on data journalism.
Green MP Tamatha Paul calls English a ‘bastard’ language during parliamentary debateJulia Gabel is a Wellington-based political reporter.
Government says sick 18- and 19-year-olds should be supported by parents, not JobSeeker benefitJulia Gabel is a Wellington-based political reporter.
Election 2026: Green Party releases drinking water, oceans and rivers policyJulia Gabel is a Wellington-based political reporter.
Should Auckland have an all-access, night shelter? The debate over the best way to help the homelessJulia Gabel is a Wellington-based political reporter who has focused on data journalism.
Just one fifth of families leaving immediate access transitional housing going on to long-term homeJulia Gabel is a Wellington-based political reporter who joined the Herald in 2020.
Homelessness: Christopher Luxon unaware there is no night shelter in Auckland amid emergency housing crackdownJulia Gabel is a Wellington-based political reporter who has focused on data journalism since joining the Herald in 2020.
Shane Jones says Kaitāia mill owners never asked for Government help amid confusion, fears over operation’s futureJulia Gabel is a Wellington-based political reporter.
Abuse in care: Officials estimate up to 80 new claims a year under expanded redress systemJulia Gabel took a forensic look at the grocery war that occurred this week.
Winston Peters can’t resist crack at Christopher Luxon over Iran fumble – Audrey YoungJulia Gabel is a Wellington-based political reporter.
Labour asks Govt to exempt abuse in care survivors, people in hardship from MSD debt law changeJulia Gabel is a Wellington-based political reporter who joined the Herald in 2020.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says NZ not ‘best placed’ to make call on legality of US, Israel attacksJulia Gabel is a Wellington-based political reporter focusing on data journalism.
Cross-party MPs urge Government to increase Whakaata Māori fundingJulia Gabel is a Wellington-based political reporter.
Govt to reverse court ruling on MSD debts impacting 40,000, including Abuse in Care survivorsJulia Gabel is a Wellington-based political reporter.
Government legislation will reverse court decision that could have wiped large debts for beneficiariesJulia Gabel is a Wellington-based political reporter who joined the Herald in 2020.
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