The House On Demand
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Visiting mother government
3 May 2017The visiting Speaker of Samoa's Parliament says Samoa and New Zealand have much to teach each other. Audio
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Shackled and mentally ill
3 May 2017A Question of Restraint: Parliament hears how New Zealand prisons are in contravention of the UN Convention against Torture. Audio
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Kiwisaver weapon divestment
A petition is prompting the Government to ban Kiwisaver from illegal weapons investments. Audio
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'Put a cap on it' - Women's Loan Fund
12 Apr 2017A women’s loan fund says New Zealand should align its law with other countries and cap the rate of interest on borrowing. Audio
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'This is ultimately a service job' - David Cunliffe's valedictory speech
11 Apr 2017Former Labour leader David Cunliffe has farewelled Parliament with a speech on the privilege of service. Audio
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'Yes I really am going' - Ka kite Cunliffe
11 Apr 2017Former Labour leader and departing MP David Cunliffe says goodbye to Parliament with a reminder of the role of an MP. Audio
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Breaking the Pattern
11 Apr 2017New Zealand leads the developed world in reported intimate partner violence. The Whanau and Family Violence Legislation Bill aims to stem the tide of abuse. Audio
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Medicinal cannabis petition to Parliament - Part 2
9 Apr 2017The Ministry of Health responds to a mother's request for law reform on access to medicinal cannabis. Audio
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Medicinal cannabis petition to Parliament - Part 1
9 Apr 2017The mother of a teenager who was given special approval to use medicinal cannabis is petitioning Parliament to change the law and allow access to quality, affordable cannabis in New Zealand for… Audio
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A sliver of relief
9 Apr 2017Almost two years ago 19-year-old Alex Renton was given special approval to use medicinal cannabis now his mother is fighting for others to have access. Audio
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The West Papua Briefing
6 Apr 2017New Zealand's government monitors issues of human rights in West Papua as closely as possible a select committee has been told. Audio
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The less sexy chamber
6 Apr 2017Before a bill passes its third reading it gets debated part by part and pulled apart clause by clause for hours by the committee of the whole house - this week was the Resource Legislation Amendment… Audio
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A challenge to the services
5 Apr 2017The Ministry of Health says media reports of autistic man Ashley Peacock being locked in seclusion for almost half his adult life are inaccurate and the ministry is asked to look at how tongue tie are… Audio
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Keep it in the family
4 Apr 2017Children and family advocacy groups say a bill aimed at creating a child-centered model risks ignoring the significance of family to a child. Audio
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The House for 655pm Tues 4 April
4 Apr 2017Children and family advocacy groups say a bill aimed at creating a child-centered model risks ignoring the significance of family to a child. Audio
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Turning ideas into law
2 Apr 2017The first most people hear of new legislation is its first reading in the House but who does the months of grunt work to get it to that stage? Daniela Maoate-Cox finds out how an idea becomes law. Audio
