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Jamie Ensor
Political reporter

Jamie Ensor is a political reporter for the NZ Herald, based at Parliament in Wellington.

Jamie Ensor is a political reporter in the NZ Herald Press Gallery team based at Parliament. He was previously a TV reporter and digital producer in the Newshub Press Gallery office.

Check out Jamie’s latest content
No 'fundamental failures' with management of bootcamp youth who escaped tangi – review
Waikato Herald

No 'fundamental failures' with management of bootcamp youth who escaped tangi – review

17 Apr 12:32 AM
Watch: Embattled Green MP admits political naivety over social media posts
Waikato Herald

Watch: Embattled Green MP admits political naivety over social media posts

09 Apr 03:47 AM

The MP has been away from Parliament after receiving death threats.

Green MP Doyle to miss start of Parliament week
Waikato Herald

Green MP Doyle to miss start of Parliament week

07 Apr 09:10 PM

It's the final sitting week ahead of a three-week recess.

Unclear whether Doyle returning to Parliament this coming week, Greens have no update
Waikato Herald

Unclear whether Doyle returning to Parliament this coming week, Greens have no update

06 Apr 02:00 AM

The MP spent this week elsewhere after receiving threats.

Luxon says MPs aren’t raising communication style concerns with him, faces Bayly questions
Waikato Herald

Luxon says MPs aren’t raising communication style concerns with him, faces Bayly questions

04 Mar 12:51 AM

'That’s not a conversation we’ve had with our caucus at all.'

Emotional Bayly stands down after ‘inappropriate’ staff incident
Waikato Herald

Emotional Bayly stands down after ‘inappropriate’ staff incident

24 Feb 01:00 AM

Bayly released a statement shortly before midday.

The 38 roads where speed limits will be increased
Waikato Herald

The 38 roads where speed limits will be increased

29 Jan 12:51 AM

The changes will take effect by July 1.

Speaker refers four MPs to Privileges Committee after haka in the House
Waikato Herald

Speaker refers four MPs to Privileges Committee after haka in the House

10 Dec 02:12 AM

The haka, led by Te Pāti Māori, made waves across the globe.

'Unacceptable': Chhour slams Oranga Tamariki for not telling her of second bootcamp abscondee
Waikato Herald

'Unacceptable': Chhour slams Oranga Tamariki for not telling her of second bootcamp abscondee

05 Dec 11:49 PM

The Children's Minister yesterday was only aware of one participant who had absconded.

Revealed: 15-year-old bootcamp participant’s alleged crime spree
Waikato Herald

Revealed: 15-year-old bootcamp participant’s alleged crime spree

21 Nov 09:27 PM

He's facing five charges for alleged crimes over three days.

Treaty Principles Bill vote: How the fiery debate led to MP being suspended, another kicked out
Waikato Herald

Treaty Principles Bill vote: How the fiery debate led to MP being suspended, another kicked out

14 Nov 05:55 PM

A heated session in Parliament took a sudden turn.

Treaty Principles Bill passes first reading after House suspended for haka, ‘appalling’ disruption
Waikato Herald

Treaty Principles Bill passes first reading after House suspended for haka, ‘appalling’ disruption

14 Nov 03:52 AM

The House was suspended briefly after the haka disrupted voting.

'Small wine tasting': Andrew Bayly corrects answer in House about workplace insult incident
Waikato Herald

'Small wine tasting': Andrew Bayly corrects answer in House about workplace insult incident

22 Oct 05:14 PM

Labour says there are still 'massive questions' about the Bayly situation.

Tourist levy to enter New Zealand to be hiked by nearly 200%
Waikato Herald

Tourist levy to enter New Zealand to be hiked by nearly 200%

02 Sep 09:49 PM

The money helps maintain the public services and experiences tourists utilise.

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