Vanessa Weenink
New ZealandpoliticianFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Vanessa Weenink is a member of the New Zealand Parliament representing the National Party, known for her keen oversight of public spending and media accountability. Recently, she questioned the performance bonuses at RNZ, drawing attention to the disparities in compensation within the media landscape as other broadcasters face financial struggles.
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Vanessa Weenink is an MP in Banks Peninsula.
Election 2026: The National MPs at risk of losing their seats after party list revealedNew Zealand· 2026-08-08
Banks Peninsula MP Vanessa Weenink, who gave National’s first contribution to the bill, told RNZ the party supported the bill because it had a 'proud history' of driving down the gender pay gap.
Labour MP’s pay transparency bill advances with National’s supportNew Zealand· 2025-07-17
Vanessa Weenink is mentioned in relation to the weather updates.
Pre-Budget 2025 Defence announcement - NZ HeraldNew Zealand· 2025-05-05
Vanessa Weenink is associated with the video coverage of the weather disruptions in New Zealand.
Greg Foran on Air NZ's biggest cabin overhaulNew Zealand· 2025-05-05
Video / NZ Herald, MetService, Vanessa Weenink
A memorial tree has been planted for slain American entomology student Kyle Whorrall.New Zealand· 2025-05-05
Vanessa Weenink is associated with the video coverage of the weather events.
On The Up: Roots growing deeper for tree planting pair and their business KiwiCanNew Zealand· 2025-05-02Vanessa Weenink is the MP for Banks Peninsula who shared a video of the flood waters in Little River.
Weather: Little River, Canterbury residents praise local fire crews for heroic flood actionsNew Zealand· 2025-05-01
Select committee member and National Party MP Vanessa Weenink questioned the level of performance bonuses.
Media Insider: RNZ funding in Budget spotlight; Philip Polkinghorne documentary exclusive – guards to monitor theatre; NBR owner’s plan to rebuild regional journalismNew Zealand· 2025-04-03
