The House On Demand
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The battle of two Julie Annes
11 Aug 2019The war of Parliament’s Question Time is measured out in daily skirmishes. A proxy campaign fought by a handful of combatants, over rules as much as policy. Audio
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Developing frameworks for referendums
7 Aug 2019A bill that will outline the framework for the cannabis referendum has passed its first reading in the House. Audio
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Abortion, elections, and cannabis questions
6 Aug 2019About 17 hours of work takes place in the debating chamber each week but not everyone has time to watch it all so we’ve picked the top three bills you should know about. Audio
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Money, housing, and taxes key to reducing wealth gap - youth MPs
4 Aug 2019Youth MPs are reporting back to their actual counterparts at select committees recommending changes to reduce the wealth gap like a living wage and increased housing supply. Audio
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Question time this week: ties, grim reapers, and referenda
1 Aug 2019A quick review of question times this week in case you don't have a spare three hours to watch it all in detail. Audio
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End of Life committee stage - a watcher's guide
31 Jul 2019Parliament is set to begin its next consideration of David Seymour’s End of Life Choice Member’s Bill, so here’s some background to help you follow the action. Audio
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Death, drugs, and reconciliation
30 Jul 2019Anywhere between 10 and 20 bills can be debated by MPs in the House in a sitting week but to save you time, we've picked the ones to watch out for. Audio
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Simon Bridges asks questions on endless repeat. Why?
28 Jul 2019Simon Bridges asks the same question of the PM every day. Sometimes twice. It’s not even a very specific one. So why does he do it? Audio
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No sprinting through minefields
Making laws is a slow process which can be frustrating but watching it unfold can demonstrate why sprinting through minefields is not recommended. Audio
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Parliament congratulates Silver Ferns on world cup win
23 Jul 2019One of the first items ticked off by Parliament following a three-week break was to congratulate the Silver Ferns and Black Caps on their world cup performances. Audio
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The mightier pen that (didn’t) cause WW2
There is in fact a lot of war at Parliament, and not just at question time. Somewhere there’s probably a sword, after-all there’s a mace and a mighty pen. Audio
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Call to lower voting age from Youth MP
14 Jul 2019Aotearoa’s first Youth Parliament was held to mark 20 years since the voting age was lowered to 18, but despite this connection many Youth MPs are still not eligible to vote and some are calling for… Audio
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A call for ideas on climate catastrophe prevention
7 Jul 2019Parliament is considering a plan to limit New Zealand’s contribution to climate change and it wants your feedback. Audio
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Adding foresight to oversight
30 Jun 2019Oversight is one of Parliament’s main jobs. But looking forward is even harder. Audio
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Family and sexual violence package briefing
27 Jun 2019A package for family and sexual violence sits across eight different portfolios so some of those responsible told a select committee how it will work. Audio
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Get personal, vote with your feet
26 Jun 2019This week MPs voted with their feet. Quite literally. And it was very personal. Audio
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The House For 655pm Tuesday 25 June 2019
25 Jun 2019The Leader of the House Chris Hipkins gives a summary of what will be worked on in the House this week including Budget 2019 and the End of Life Choice Bill. Audio
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Working through Budget 2019 and the End of life Choice bill
25 Jun 2019The House will continue working on the Budget 2019 bill and debate the second reading of the End of Life Choice Bill this week says Leader of the House Chris Hipkins. Audio
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'We want people to be heard' - Pacific journalists
23 Jun 2019Media are a crucial part of the democratic process and accessibility to politicians is key to informing the public, say Pacific journalists. Audio
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An escalation of concord
20 Jun 2019You may have noticed MPs fire sharp barbs. But sometimes they lay down weapons. In fact they even have a special committee for agreeing on things. Video, Audio
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Estimates hearings continue at Parliament
19 Jun 2019Budget 2019 is far from over at Parliament with Ministers continuing to turn up to select committees to answer questions on their budget bids. Audio
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The budget twofer
18 Jun 2019It's not that Parliament is obsessive, it's just that they take the budget so seriously they debate it in multiple places simultaneously. Audio
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Budget 2019 not over yet
16 Jun 2019The budget process is a long one which pops up in all corners of Parliament. Daniela Maoate-Cox tracks it from question time, to select committees, and back again. Video, Audio
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Parliament hears call to ban conversion therapy
13 Jun 2019Parliament has heard evidence on a petition seeking a ban on attempts to change people’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Audio
