The House On Demand
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The accidental MP - Annette King
16 Jul 2017With over thirty years experience as an MP Annette King is a familiar face both in and out of Government but says it was a life she had never planned for. Video, Audio
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National's lefty MP
Retiring MP Chester Borrows describes himself as a loyal old Labrador and is proud of what he's achieved but says he might have achieved more if he was prickly and gorsy. Video, Audio
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Righting an historic wrong
6 Jul 2017Hundreds of homosexual New Zealanders who were convicted for consensual adult activity have received an apology from the House and could have their convictions quashed if a bill passes. Audio
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I hope you die (well)
5 Jul 2017David Seymour says he hopes you die in your sleep aged 100 but he wants to give you options if the reality gets much nastier. Audio
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Grow your own medication
5 Jul 2017If a new member's bill gets through you may be allowed to 'grow your own' pain medication - medical cannabis.
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The kaupapa MP - Catherine Delahunty
2 Jul 2017Parliament brings out the worst in people says departing Green MP Catherine Delahunty and she won't miss much when she leaves at the September election. Video, Audio
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Debating the freeze - RNZ funding under scrutiny
Does RNZ get enough funding? It's a question they've been debating at Parliament. Audio
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Sitting in a grey area
28 Jun 2017Many view protesting as a human right but conflict can arise when a movement takes over a public space indefinitely - a bill before Parliament hopes to offer a balanced solution. Audio
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Testing the seabed bungee cord: call for a seabed mining moratorium
28 Jun 2017New Zealand is among the first countries to consider seabed mining. Parliament has heard there can be downsides to being a world-leader. Audio
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Harsher sentences for rustlers
27 Jun 2017Stock rustling evokes a man with a sheep on a horse, but sometimes it's actually large trucks and millions of dollars worth of animals. Now there's a bill for that. Audio
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The Anatomy of a Question
25 Jun 2017It was a tumultuous week in Parliament and we analyse one afternoon’s action for the strategies behind the ruckus. Audio
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First time in the lions' den
21 Jun 2017Most people vote and think ‘job done’. A few decide to take it further and engage, even front up to MPs and argue a case. Phil Smith talks with James Crow after his first time in the lion’s den. Video, Audio
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Don't fear the reefer
21 Jun 2017The Drug Foundation says overseas models for medicinal cannabis means New Zealand shouldn't fear changing cannabis law. Audio
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Marriage consent bill to give power to young women
20 Jun 2017A law to help stop young women being enslaved in New Zealand is going through Parliament under the eye of National MP Jo Hayes. Audio
