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Bars will open during Rugby World Cup
Bars and pubs will be able open for all Rugby World Cup matches after new legislation was passed in Parliament. Audio
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The Day In Parliament for 27 August 2015 - morning edition
ACT MP David Seymour's Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Extended licensing hours during Rugby World Cup), passes final reading; Prime Minister, John Key, deals to rival party leaders in turn but eventually… Audio
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ACT denies breaking its word on Rugby World Cup games
The Green Party is accusing the Government and Act Party of breaking their word on the Rugby World Cup Bill, which is expected to pass into law tonight. Audio
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ACT confident over parental leave amendments
ACT Party leader David Seymour says he is confident he can negotiate changes to paid parental leave legislation relating to premature babies, twins and triplets.
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What's the score with the Rugby World Cup? That is the question
OPINION: Toby Manhire and Toby Morris explain All Black nappies, breakfast martinis and why pool c is full of mild discomfort.
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Rugby booze bill 'bollocks' says watchdog
An alcohol watchdog says allowing bars to open later during the Rugby World Cup would set a dangerous precedent.
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Families push for tougher Health and Safety reforms
The families who have lost family members to accidents in the workplace, the issues behind the legislation are anything but a joke. Audio
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Health and Safety Reform Bill
A shambles, a farce, ridiculous -- those are the pot shots being lobbed at the Health and Safety Reform Bill. Audio
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The Week In Parliament for Sunday 16 August 2015
Flag Referendums Bill clears final hurdle; Estimates Bill also progresses; Debate and questions on the decision to place Solid Energy into voluntary administration; David Seymour's Sale and Supply of… Audio
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Unions slam call for more charter schools
Teachers unions are outraged the Government is setting up more charter schools at the expense of state schools.
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Nats want RWC late opener bill tightened
The Justice Minister says a bill allowing bars to open later during Rugby World Cup matches will have to be tightened up before it gets National Party support.
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The Day In Parliament for 13 August 2015 - morning edition
David Seymour's Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Extended licensing hours during Rugby World Cup) Bill passes first reading, as does David Parker's Minimum Wage (Contractor Remuneration) Amendment Bill… Audio
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Game on: World Cup pub hours to be extended
Legislation which will allow bars to stay open during Rugby World Cup games has unanimously passed its first reading in Parliament. Audio
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Question Time for 12 August 2015
Audio 12 Aug 2015- SCOTT SIMPSON to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on recent developments in the international economy, and how will these affect the New Zealand economy?
- Hon ANNETTE KING to the…
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The Day In Parliament for 12 August 2015 - morning edition
House sits under extended hours for progress on treaty settlements; Government questioned on economy & dairy prices; Questions also about the "Saudi Farm Deal"; ACT's David Seymour fails in bid to… Audio
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Greens block bid to keep bars open for World Cup games
An attempt to introduce a bill to Parliament this afternoon, allowing bars to stay open for Rugby World Cup games, has been blocked by the Green Party. Audio
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NZ bars could still open for All Blacks games
The ACT party leader, David Seymour, says the Greens are killjoys for blocking a bill to extend opening hours for bars during the Rugby World Cup. Audio
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The Rugby World Cup Pub TV Viewing Bill
Letting pubs open in the early hours during the Rugby World Cup, often after 4 am. The "spiteful" Green Party has blocked it, says ACT Party leader David Seymour who introduced it. He was seeking to… Audio
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The Week in Parliament for 2 August 2015
MPs celebrate Maori Language Week; Winston Peters ejected from chamber on Tuesday; Government faces questions about TPP negotiations; Health and Safety Reform Bill passes second reading; ACT's David… Audio
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Dunne defends $3m Treaty display project spend
Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne has defended the $3 million spent discussing where the original Treaty of Waitangi documents should be displayed.
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No back down over Chinese buyer claims
The Labour Party is not backing down over claims Chinese buyers are pushing up Auckland house prices despite accusations it is being racist. Audio
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David Seymour on Labour's Chinese claims
Audio 13 Jul 2015The ACT Party leader and MP for Epsom in Auckland, David Seymour, says he's not surprised by the real estate information released at the weekend by the Labour Party - but he objects to the way it's… Audio
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Question Time for 2 July 2015
- Dr SHANE RETI to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the international economy and its effect on New Zealand's economy?
- GRANT ROBERTSON to the Minister of Finance: Does he agree…
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Getting back at the mean tweeters
The Government's bill to crack down on cyberbullies is being called an attack on free speech.
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Cyber law to protect against 'vicious' bullying
Parliament has passed a new bill that will make it a criminal offence to send harmful messages or post damaging images or comments online.
