Jessica Mutch McKay
@MutchJessica
Followers
21K
Following
2K
Media
1K
Statuses
7K
Jacinda Ardern with her homestay sister age 10 @1newsnz They haven’t seen each other in 30 odd years.
105
23
719
"Give yourselves a pat on the back, New Zealand. We’ve now reached 90 percent fully vaccinated across the country – that means 3,788,151 New Zealanders have rolled up their sleeves to protect themselves, their whānau, friends and communities" - Hipkins @1NewsNZ.
100
68
605
"Is it the Prime Minister who is lying to five million New Zealanders every day when she talks about kindness on TV when she goes to an Ivy League University and she talks about transparency." - Gaurav Sharma @1NewsNZ.
268
73
595
“There is one source of truth and that’s announcements we make here” - Health Minister @1NewsNZ.
126
52
504
"There are now 17 people identified as having tested positive who were at the protest. Due to reluctance by protestors to get a COVID-19 test, the true number of cases linked to the protest is likely to be much higher." - MOH @1NewsNZ.
186
75
503
“I have found out that the Speaker of the House, Trevor Mallard, has trespassed me from parliament grounds for a period of two years. This dictatorial behaviour by Mallard, supported by Labour, should be reserved for third world banana republics.” - Winston Peters @1NewsNZ.
118
63
505
The Prime Minister is dragging out the border saga longer than the debate about whether Ross and Rachel were on a break - David Seymour @1NewsNZ.
58
44
479
Chris Hipkins says if you’ve had a good laugh at his expensive over the last few days you can pay him back by getting vaccinated @1NewsNZ.
15
34
444
The PM says she lies awake at night thinking about the source of the outbreak and then tells Dr Bloomfield about her theories @1NewsNZ.
169
16
444
Grant Robertson says Santa has an MIQ spot set aside and he expects Santa will be fully vaccinated @1NewsNZ.
134
35
431
Sources have confirmed former National MP Matt King is one of the people trespassed for the Parliament protest. If he comes onto the grounds he’ll face a $1000 or 2 months jail time. He says it’s “petty” @1NewsNZ.
141
26
403
“The National Party has lodged a notice of motion of no confidence in the Speaker … Speaker Trevor Mallard’s behaviour over the past few days has been unedifying, embarrassing and childish. Many New Zealanders are appalled and so are we.” - Chris Bishop @1NewsNZ.
91
55
395
Poll shows 74% of Kiwis support workforce vaccine mandates
85
37
375
"The New Zealand Government has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong and made a number of other changes in light of China’s decision to pass a national security law for Hong Kong" - Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters @1NewsNZ.
19
174
371
PM: “Kiri Allan, Minister of Conservation and Emergency Management will undertake a leave of absence while she undergoes medical treatment for cancer. I consider Kiri not just a colleague, but a friend. This news has been devastating.”.
4
10
358
The Prime Minister says he’ll consider more funding for Te Matatini and says it should be a point of pride for all New Zealanders @1NewsNZ.
54
14
336
Breaking. Here's our latest 1News Kantar Public Poll results. For party support:
104
43
335
Gaurav Sharma takes his turn as an independent MP and welcomes the new speaker and he’s using the speech to talk about his saga. For the first time Adrian Rurawhe interrupts an MP @1NewsNZ.
60
23
323
“Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been deemed a close contact of a positive COVID-19 case, and has entered self-isolation in line with Ministry of Health advice.”- PMO @1NewsNZ.
66
43
276
Simon Bridges says he is the first Māori leader of a major political party. Winston Peters clearly didn’t agree and chuckled in response @1NewsNZ.
25
12
257
PM says Winston Peters is frustrated he can't be at Parliament this week because he hasn't been given post op clearance to fly. When asked by a seasoned journalist why he doesn't catch the train she told him "maybe you should ask him yourself, in fact I dare you" @1NewsNZ.
12
25
239
Dr Ashley Bloomfield says pregnant women should get vaccinated. There are “no additional risks”. He says some pregnant women have been arriving at hospital with Covid 19 very unwell @1NewsNZ.
23
32
248
“Unfortunately the Australian Government unilaterally cancelled her citizenship. It is wrong that New Zealand should shoulder the responsibility for a situation involving a woman who has not lived in New Zealand since she was six" - PM @1NewsNZ.
30
17
253
"New Zealand will mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II with a State Memorial Service and one-off public holiday on Monday 26 September, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced." @1NewsNZ.
32
49
259
200,000 people turned on blue tooth function yesterday in light of the Northland case @1NewsNZ.
20
15
247
The Speaker tells off MPs for behaving like school kids in the last week of school prompting the actual school kids watching question time to laugh.
6
10
233
National says vaccinated kiwis should be able to come home for Christmas. Chris Hipkins says National is promising Covid for Christmas @1NewsNZ.
69
17
222
Jacinda Ardern says she and her Ministers won’t be engaging with protesters at parliament. She’s calling for the protests to the “peaceful and lawful” @1NewsNZ.
88
9
207
“There are definitely things to be learned from this episode, but none of it justifies the recent behaviour of Gaurav." - Jacinda Ardern @1NewsNZ.
90
15
211
MP Sarah Pallett is waiting to walk down the aisle in the same spot Hipkins is due to address media. Uninvited guests! This is the best.
10
16
216
Thousands here at Parliament. Mood electric - high energy. Lots of flags with various messages @1NewsNZ.
140
19
210
It’s poll day. We polled from Wednesday to last night. We’re crunching the numbers now and will have them for you at 6pm @1NewsNZ.
159
22
199
My question to the National Leader about social media posts from Te Puke. "Do you think that was misleading? CL: "No, no the reality was our social media team release what I'm up to over a given week but the reality is I was here in the middle week of recess working really hard".
213
19
187
Looking forward to the new challenge. Jessica Mutch named TVNZ's new political editor via @1NewsNZ.
25
11
187
“Parliament’s grounds will be closed until further notice following protest action over the past three weeks. A recovery plan for the grounds has been developed which includes working with mana whenua and coordinating offers of assistance from volunteer groups.“-Speaker @1NewsNZ.
24
22
176
1 News understands details of a government apology for the Dawn Raids will be made this afternoon. The PM is set to say sorry on June 26th @1NewsNZ.
15
28
175
The Prime Minister says the hardest thing about the Gaurav Sharma saga has been “blatantly incorrect statements” and says she hopes “people have gotten to know me” @1NewsNZ.
199
10
167
Grant Robertson: “Simon Bridges just gave the most over-hyped and under-delivered speech that I can remember.during my time in politics.".
32
18
173
PM: Benedict. Craig: It’s Craig actually. PM: I just do that to make Justin feel better (Jason) @craigmcculloch @Jasonwalls92 @nzbenedict.
6
4
174
Sure. Just a normal outfit around parliament on a Thursday. This is a member of parliament.
33
3
178
PM press conference moved because of two protesters in Northland interrupting. Can’t remember this happening before @1NewsNZ.
138
15
175
The latest 1 NEWS Colmar Brunton Poll results, ahead of the final TVNZ Leaders' Debate. #YourVote2020 .Party support:
16
34
170
Poll: Labour dips to just 29%, National, ACT on course for win .
75
20
166
The Prime Minister has tested positive for Covid-19 and will isolate until Saturday next week. She’ll miss the budget on Thursday @1NewsNZ.
104
9
166
“The Green Party says direct payments to New Zealanders would have provided better support than a temporary cut in fuel tax.” - Greens @1NewsNZ.
25
17
160
A press gallery member has tested positive - which means several reporters can't be at the post cabinet press conference this afternoon. Others are stepping in for us @1NewsNZ.
79
15
156
“Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will leave this weekend to travel to Europe and Australia for a range of trade, tourism and foreign policy events.” @1NewsNZ.
78
7
161
Simon Bridges says campaigning is on hold: “This morning I have asked.all of our MPs to suspend any form of campaigning." @1NewsNZ.
25
11
137
The Prime Minister says she will get vaccinated in front of the cameras and is "ready and willing" to get the jab. But says those most at risk should be prioritised and that's not her. Scott Morrison was vaccinated at the weekend to ease concerns about the vaccine @1NewsNZ.
33
14
155
Jacinda Ardern will fly to Sydney on Thursday for meetings with new Australian PM Anthony Albanese @1NewsNZ.
56
6
151
National MP Simon O’Connor is handing over his portfolios and says he can’t work with Judith Collins @1NewsNZ.
19
18
153
Here is her answer when Judith Collins is asked about her ad: "Farmers actually feeling like they're really getting it in the behind actually and they really don't like it and actually it's also a lot of fun as well with it." @1NewsNZ.
79
14
138
The Prime Minister taking part in a smoking ceremony to welcome him to Canberra. Made with eucalyptus leaves @1NewsNZ
30
8
150
Dr Ashley Bloomfield says it’s feasible as possible to have a level 2/4 split with Auckland and the rest of the country @1NewsNZ.
19
13
146
The PM says she breathed a sigh of relief when she heard a million doses of Pfizer are on the way next month and now says there won’t be a gap in the rollout. The PM will be vaccinated at the end of next week @1NewsNZ.
15
13
150
Gaurav Sharma was the only MP not invited to the meeting last night. The screen shot was accidentally sent to him. The Prime Minister says other MPs didn’t feel comfortable sharing information with him listening in @1NewsNZ.
146
15
151