Jessica Mutch McKay Profile Banner
Jessica Mutch McKay Profile
Jessica Mutch McKay

@MutchJessica

21,935
Followers
991
Following
1,103
Media
6,779
Statuses

Wellington City, New Zealand
Joined September 2010
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
⁦The 96 gun salute ⁦ @1NewsNZ
Tweet media one
170
57
1K
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
And just like that women represent half of MPs for the first time in NZ @1NewsNZ
Tweet media one
131
98
838
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
Jacinda Ardern with her homestay sister age 10 @1newsnz They haven’t seen each other in 30 odd years.
Tweet media one
108
25
776
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
"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
75
669
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
"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
276
75
612
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
4 years
“There is one source of truth and that’s announcements we make here” - Health Minister @1NewsNZ
127
59
549
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
"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
201
82
544
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
“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
125
63
517
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
Former National MP Matt King will be joining protesters over the weekend @1NewsNZ
141
85
507
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
PM has tested negative @1NewsNZ
93
29
509
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
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
67
45
490
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
For anyone who needs this today ...
194
33
482
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
Mask of the day goes to @ashbloomfield
Tweet media one
18
8
496
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
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
36
487
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
The PM says she lies awake at night thinking about the source of the outbreak and then tells Dr Bloomfield about her theories @1NewsNZ
175
19
480
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
5 years
Signing off to head on maternity leave. Back on board in February #prexit
48
6
472
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
Grant Robertson says Santa has an MIQ spot set aside and he expects Santa will be fully vaccinated @1NewsNZ
136
39
463
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
Pretty much sums it up @RobertKitchin2
Tweet media one
83
26
459
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
Mask of the day goes to @alanjwendt
Tweet media one
12
8
453
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
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
148
30
434
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
“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
101
53
396
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
Still cleaning.
Tweet media one
77
15
414
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
4 years
"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
178
389
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
Mask of the day goes to @grantrobertson1
Tweet media one
10
6
388
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
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
387
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
1 year
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
15
366
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
Breaking. Here's our latest 1News Kantar Public Poll results. For party support:
Tweet media one
106
46
343
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
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
65
23
347
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
Gaurav Sharma has been expelled from caucus @1NewsNZ
89
16
333
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
4 years
Final poll day. Final debate day @1NewsNZ
69
22
316
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
4 years
It’s poll day AND debate day @1NewsNZ
30
36
325
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
4 years
It’s poll day. Tune in tonight @1NewsNZ
30
26
307
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
Sure …
Tweet media one
19
13
300
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
Mask of the day goes to @TovaOBrien
Tweet media one
48
2
299
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
“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
67
46
292
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
5 years
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
14
276
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
5 years
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
13
26
270
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
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
37
275
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
“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
32
21
272
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
"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
53
273
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
4 years
6pm = Poll results. 7pm = Multi Party Debate. @1NewsNZ
28
41
268
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
200,000 people turned on blue tooth function yesterday in light of the Northland case @1NewsNZ
20
18
267
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
Mask of the day goes to @MaramaDavidson
Tweet media one
10
5
265
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
Mask of the day goes to @Beywake
Tweet media one
8
1
255
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
4 years
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
11
246
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
All four close contacts have tested negative @1NewsNZ
13
26
245
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
National says vaccinated kiwis should be able to come home for Christmas. Chris Hipkins says National is promising Covid for Christmas @1NewsNZ
69
19
241
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
Mask of the day goes to @chrishipkins
Tweet media one
20
5
244
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
Mask of the day goes to @henrycooke
Tweet media one
13
2
238
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
Vaccination time for the Minister @1newsnz
Tweet media one
15
9
241
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
4 years
Judith Collins is leader, Gerry Brownlee is deputy @1NewsNZ
41
31
210
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
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
89
9
230
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
“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
231
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
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.
Tweet media one
11
18
233
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
The Prime Minister says although we’re been successful “it’s been bloody hard” @1NewsNZ
91
8
216
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
Thousands here at Parliament. Mood electric - high energy. Lots of flags with various messages @1NewsNZ
147
19
211
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
It’s poll day @1NewsNZ
88
22
218
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
“Excise tweaks don’t fix wider cost of living crisis” - Luxon @1NewsNZ
120
13
214
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
Mask of the day goes to @cjsbishop
Tweet media one
24
5
216
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
Simon Bridges is resigning @1NewsNZ
54
18
207
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
4 years
Judith Collins is the new leader @1NewsNZ Deputy decision coming soon.
26
44
186
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
1 year
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
164
23
203
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
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"
220
19
198
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
6 years
Looking forward to the new challenge. Jessica Mutch named TVNZ's new political editor via @1NewsNZ
27
11
197
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
“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
23
194
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
Mask of the day goes to @jamespeshaw
Tweet media one
8
3
193
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
All close contacts of Northland case have tested negative @1NewsNZ
13
18
191
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
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
31
189
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
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
202
10
184
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
4 years
Grant Robertson: “Simon Bridges just gave the most over-hyped and under-delivered speech that I can remember during my time in politics."
33
20
185
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
PM: Benedict. Craig: It’s Craig actually. PM: I just do that to make Justin feel better (Jason) @craigmcculloch @Jasonwalls92 @nzbenedict
6
5
190
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
Sure. Just a normal outfit around parliament on a Thursday. This is a member of parliament.
Tweet media one
34
3
185
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
PM press conference moved because of two protesters in Northland interrupting. Can’t remember this happening before @1NewsNZ
142
15
182
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
4 years
The latest 1 NEWS Colmar Brunton Poll results, ahead of the final TVNZ Leaders' Debate. #YourVote2020 Party support:
Tweet media one
16
35
180
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
The Government has confirmed it will not appeal the Grounded Kiwis case @1NewsNZ
41
24
179
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
The Prime Minister has tested positive for Covid-19 and will isolate until Saturday next week. She’ll miss the budget on Thursday @1NewsNZ
107
10
172
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
Bye bye Bridges. He says there’s no scandal it’s “just time” @1newsnz
Tweet media one
81
5
168
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
Mask of the day goes to @CharlieDreaver
Tweet media one
19
1
175
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
“The Green Party says direct payments to New Zealanders would have provided better support than a temporary cut in fuel tax.” - Greens @1NewsNZ
27
19
172
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
Mask of the day goes to @ekerekere
Tweet media one
4
5
174
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
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
82
15
166
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
“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
81
7
167
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
1 year
It’s poll day. @1NewsNZ
80
18
170
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
Tweet media one
136
8
165
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
4 years
Simon Bridges says campaigning is on hold: “This morning I have asked all of our MPs to suspend any form of campaigning." @1NewsNZ
26
12
151
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
4 years
It’s poll day @1NewsNZ
23
23
159
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
Mask of the day goes to @MaikiSherman
Tweet media one
10
0
163
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
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
35
15
163
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
Jacinda Ardern will fly to Sydney on Thursday for meetings with new Australian PM Anthony Albanese @1NewsNZ
56
6
158
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
National MP Simon O’Connor is handing over his portfolios and says he can’t work with Judith Collins @1NewsNZ
19
20
162
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
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
83
16
156
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
Grant Robertson says Charlotte Bellis has now been offered a space in MIQ @1NewsNZ
106
20
156
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
1 year
The Prime Minister taking part in a smoking ceremony to welcome him to Canberra. Made with eucalyptus leaves @1NewsNZ
Tweet media one
30
9
158
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
Mask of the day goes to @MarjaLubeck
Tweet media one
6
3
159
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
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
155
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
Sit down interview this morning. Going up on @1newsnz shortly.
Tweet media one
23
6
155
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
3 years
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
157
@MutchJessica
Jessica Mutch McKay
2 years
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
149
17
153