Michael Wood
Michael Wood is a New Zealand politician and member of the Labour Party, recognized for his work in transport and local government. He served as the Minister of Transport and has been involved in various initiatives aimed at improving urban infrastructure in Auckland.
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Michael Wood, the new Transport Minister, cut several road projects due to rising costs.
Thomas Coughlan: Infrastructure Commission asks Labour and National to do something unpopular
New Zealand· 2026-02-17
Michael Wood was a previous guest on The Rest Is History.
UK supreme court hearing interrupted by history podcast played from judge’s phone | UK supreme court
United Kingdom· 2026-02-07
Michael Wood confirms his political return after resigning as Minister for Transport due to conflicts of interest.
Michael Wood confirms political return – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-11-21
Michael Wood was the minister for workplace relations and safety in the Labour government from 2020-23.
29 deaths at Pike River sparked workplace safety reforms – why are they now being dismantled?New Zealand· 2025-11-11
Michael Wood, a former workplace safety minister, backed TVNZ during Talley’s defamation trial.
Talley’s defamation trial: Former workplace safety minister Michael Wood backs TVNZNew Zealand· 2025-10-08
These include unionist Michael Wood, who was Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety at the time of some of Mead’s reporting.
TVNZ reporter defends anonymous sources as Talley’s alleges defamationNew Zealand· 2025-09-30
Michael Wood found himself in front of the committee to explain his Auckland Airport shares.
MP put 25 properties in family trust before facing financial declaration rulesNew Zealand· 2025-09-11
Michael Wood is the E tū union director discussing the potential for further negotiations.
Media Insider: Stuff CEO Sinead Boucher targeted in journalists’ strike; RNZ boss on talent and future location of Morning Report; Analyst on NZME - ‘a bit to prove’New Zealand· 2025-08-28
E tū union director Michael Wood felt the report had been handled pretty poorly.
Media Insider: ‘Hurtful’, ‘distressing’: Some RNZ staff fuming over scathing internal review - RNZ responds; Sky inks news rugby rights deal; Stripe Studios boss’s former home for saleNew Zealand· 2025-08-22
E tū union director Michael Wood felt the report had been handled 'pretty poorly'.
Media Insider: ‘Hurtful’, ‘distressing’ - some RNZ staff fuming over scathing internal review - RNZ responds; Stripe Studios boss’s former home for sale; Hugh Grant’s praise for Kiwi journalist’s workNew Zealand· 2025-08-21
Michael Wood is the husband of Julie Fairey, who has been the subject of personal jibes in council.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s ‘vulgar’ orgasm comment and ‘boys’ club’ claims at councilNew Zealand· 2025-08-18
Michael Wood works for M&G Real Estate and appreciates the aesthetic value of books in their properties.
‘Look how well-read I am!’ How ‘books by the metre’ add the final touch to your home – or your image | BooksUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-22
Former MP Michael Wood is likely to see this as another high-profile opportunity to reinforce union principles.
Media Insider: Matt Chisholm reveals bold new career move; Battle royale brewing within Stuff; Well-known New Zealander injuncts media firm; Chris Hipkins’ dig at NZMENew Zealand· 2025-07-03
Michael Wood might have been Prime Minister if the wealth tax had secured Hipkins' support.
Inside the battle for Labour’s wealth tax and how it was lost – this timeNew Zealand· 2025-05-02
Michael Wood, an E tū union director, criticized Jim Grenon for having a clear agenda to use NZME for his own interests.
Media Insider: NZME chair Barbara Chapman on billionaire Jim Grenon’s push for board cleanout - ‘It is a defining moment for NZME, its future and for NZ’; Grenon pushes backNew Zealand· 2025-03-16
Michael Wood, director of the journalists’ union E tū, expressed concerns about Grenon's agenda.
Media Insider: Billionaire investor Jim Grenon says he has close to 50% support for NZME board overthrowNew Zealand· 2025-03-07
Michael Wood was the Minister for Auckland role created by Chris Hipkins.
Labour leader to reveal caucus reshuffle, Auckland portfolio set to change handsNew Zealand· 2025-03-06
Wood was also included in the list of Labour ministers criticized by Luxon.
Claire Trevett: Christopher Luxon doesn’t give third chances – why Andrew Bayly didn’t stand a chance of staying on as ministerNew Zealand· 2025-02-24
Michael Wood introduced the Transport Choices package but later oversaw budget cuts.
Inside Wayne Brown’s bid for re-election - Simon WilsonNew Zealand· 2025-02-21
