The House On Demand
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3, 2, 1... Parliament’s last week
4 Aug 2020Parliament #52 is nearly done but as the finish line nears there’s no go-slow on show. Audio
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Scarlet woman, elephants, triangles - Retiring National MPs reflect on Parliament
2 Aug 2020Six more MPs have given farewell speeches at Parliament, reflecting on their years in the job. The House captured some moments from those speeches. Audio
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FGM ban passes with multiple champions
30 Jul 2020In a first for Parliament, a widened FGM ban has passed into law with formal female champions from all the corners of Parliament. Audio
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But wasn't the budget back in May?
29 Jul 2020Remember the budget. From way back in May. Old news eh? Not so much. It's still being debated, but innovatively. Audio
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The return of the Budget and more MPs say goodbye
28 Jul 2020The bill approving Budget 2020 is nearing its final stages and six more MPs are giving their final speeches to the House this week at Parliament Audio
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Gareth Hughes ‘trading a suit for gumboots‘
26 Jul 2020After 10 years in Parliament senior Green MP Gareth Hughes talks fatherhood, climate change and an MP’s job and life as he prepares to push the eject button on politics. Audio
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Clare Curran ‘relief, exhaustion, disappointment and hope’
“It’s a mixture of relief and I guess exhaustion, and disappointment and also hope.” Clare Curran is leaving politics, she talks bear pits, the media, Dunedin, mental health and tartan noir. Audio
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Chatting at the exit: departing MPs talk parliament
Gareth Hughes and Clare Curran have each seen four parliaments, and a lot of politics. We have highlights from our chats with the outgoing Green and Labour MPs. Audio
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'Crazy, dehumanising, frightening' - departing MPs share their views on Parliament
24 Jul 2020Departing MPs have shared their observations on parliamentary life describing it as a "crazy", "dehumanising" and "frightening" place. Audio
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Fresh opposition for this week's question time
23 Jul 2020This week at Parliament the first question times with the new leaders of the National Party Judith Collins and Gerry Brownlee at the helm took place. Audio
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An extra members' morning at Parliament
22 Jul 2020An extra morning at Parliament has been set aside to make up for time lost due to Covid-19 and MPs are using it to debate members' bills. Audio
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Another long week at Parliament
21 Jul 2020It's the third to last sitting week before Parliament dissolves ahead of the election and it's going to be a busy one with sittings extended and happening under urgency. Audio
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March 15, Whakaari/White Island, Covid-19: How did Parliament react?
19 Jul 2020The 52nd Parliament has dealt with some serious incidents during its three year term. Here’s how it reacted. Video, Audio
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The busy, busy Parliament
12 Jul 2020The year’s half gone, but Parliament is just about done. Done what, you ask? We consider how much and what the 52nd Parliament has achieved. Audio
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Parliament corrects prisoner voting law
5 Jul 2020Parliament had to speed through a bill adjusting a law which enables some prisoners to vote. The House explains how and why they did it. Audio
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Members' bills: Defying sad odds
2 Jul 2020The life of a Member's Bill usually involves years of languishing, minutes of fame and a swift and brutal end. But not always. Audio
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Pride and Parliament: all the honourable members
1 Jul 2020Parliament is like a Jane Austen novel but with fewer swoons and swains. Everyone is honourable and their word is their bond (except for George Wickham, Lucy Steele, Catherine de Bourgh...) Audio
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Parliament takes a postmarathon breather
30 Jun 2020Last week Parliament ran a marathon. This week is longer than usual, but it's a holiday by comparison with a Members’ Day to break it up. Audio
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Parliament going through the motions
28 Jun 2020Most of what is seen of MPs in the House is debate, but before they make their arguments they have to decide what they'll talk about, often by moving a motion Audio
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A long Wednesday at Parliament
26 Jun 2020Parliament sat under urgency this week creating a Wednesday which didn't end till Friday. Audio
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Question Time: themes, targets and variations
25 Jun 2020This week’s Question Times in Parliament had a recurring theme, familiar target but more variations than you might expect. Audio
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Checking the estimates
24 Jun 2020Select Committees are in estimates season, quizzing ministers on their budget areas; and everything from Defence spending to girls in sport. Audio
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Long hours for Parliament as Goverment tries to 'clear the decks'
23 Jun 2020The general election is looming on the horizon and the Government will use urgency to try and get through a long list of bills before that takes place. Audio
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Parliament returns to normal service
21 Jun 2020Like us all Parliament has been slowly, inexorably returning to normal service. This week included two quite novel events - at least novel recently. Video, Audio
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Question time this week
18 Jun 2020Question time this week included the usual mix of tougher opposition attacks, patsy questions and a telling off from the Speaker. Audio
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MPs put in longer hours as Government plays catchup
17 Jun 2020Election day is just over three months away and the Government is ramping up its efforts to finish off the bills on its to-do list and extending its time in the chamber to do so. Video, Audio
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Parliament goes hard on election countdown
16 Jun 2020Parliament has begun a new three week sitting block with a long list of work to get through before Parliament dissolves for the general election. Audio
