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Paid parental bill killed in parliament
A member's bill that would have given the parents of premature and disabled babies, and those of multiple births more time off work was voted down in Parliament tonight.
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So we're going to Iraq
Seven reactions to the Prime Minister's announcement that NZ is sending troops to Iraq.
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Act leader talks about the future of his party.
The ACT Party wants a binding referendum on the future of New Zealand's superannuation system. Audio
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Decision due today on Iraq deployment
The Cabinet will decide today whether New Zealand will send troops on a training mission to Iraq, to help in the US-led coalition's fight against Islamic State.
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ACT hopes to halt plunge in support
The ACT Party emerged from its annual conference this weekend full of renewed energy, but is that enough to halt its downward spiral?
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ACT calls for superannuation referendum
ACT Party leader, David Seymour, is proposing a binding referendum on the future of New Zealand's superannuation system.
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Question time for 18 February 2015
Audio 18 Feb 20151. ANDREW LITTLE to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that the Government is planning to sell state houses to "encourage and develop more diverse ownership of social housing"?
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Maria GRENFELL: Hinemoa
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hamish McKeich (conductor). Audio
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Charter school head under investigation
An Auckland charter school, set to open its doors tomorrow, is seeking advice about whether its principal can stay in the role while under investigation.
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RMA changes no quick fix
The Labour Party is offering cautious support to changes to the Resource Management Act, but warns it won't be a quick fix to housing problems.
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Act likely to support RMA changes
ACT was the only Party to show support for National's proposed Resource Management Act changes last year. Audio
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Dunne skeptical about RMA changes
Changes to the Resource Management Act look to have enough support to be passed into law before they've even been announced, with ACT's only MP, David Seymour, saying he will back them. Audio
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Christmas message from Act's David Seymour
Audio 24 Dec 2014A Christmas tradition for Morning Report is to bring you season's greetings from some of the politicians we spend so much time talking to over the year. Audio
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Politicians grill Wheeler on OCR
New Zealand's economy looks tremendous compared with those in Europe, Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler told MPs today.
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Question Time for 10 December 2014
Audio 10 Dec 2014- Dr RUSSEL NORMAN to the Prime Minister: Does he agree with the OECD that "when income inequality rises, economic growth falls"?
- ANDREW LITTLE to the Prime Minister: Does he agree with yesterday's…
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Volcano car plan 'undemocratic'
ACT MP David Seymour says plans to stop cars going to the top of Maungawhau, or Mount Eden, in Auckland is undemocratic and has come out of the blue.
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Question Time for 29 October 2014
Audio 29 Oct 2014- Hon ANNETTE KING to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements?
- ANDREW BAYLY to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on recent trends in consumer price inflation?
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WWI Book Club - Contemporary books
A panel discussion about contemporary literature dealing with the First World War involving Harry Ricketts, Kate Camp, Jane Stafford and Matt Elliott. The conversation includes generous readings from… Audio
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John Key reveals new Cabinet lineup
Prime Minister John Key has unveiled the new Cabinet line-up as the Government begins its third term. It includes a new national security and intelligence role. Video, Audio
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Loss of seat 'won't hinder Govt plans'
The man who chaired the National Party's election campaign, Steven Joyce, says the loss of one seat due to special votes will have little effect on the Government's plans.
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Peter Dunne and David Seymour
ACT'S new leader David Seymour and United Future leader Peter Dunne go head to head on the Resource Management Act and charter schools; controversy over a proposal for a huge nickel smelter in… Audio
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Jamie Whyte resigns as leader of ACT
The ACT Party's sole MP, David Seymour, has taken over the helm of the party after its leader, Jamie Whyte, resigned. Both men released statements this afternoon.
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POWER PLAY with Brent Edwards
Power Play with Brent Edwards - As Labour's leadership ructions play out in the media, John Key's National Party quietly got on with forming its third term majority government.
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Election Night LIVE - As it happened
The National Party has won the 2014 election by a broad margin. It is set to have 61 seats in a 121 seat Parliament, with enough support to govern alone. Political Reporter Liz Banas watched events… Video, Audio
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Charter schools not my call - Seymour
ACT Party's sole MP David Seymour says it will not be up to him whether the party's policy on charter schools proceeds. He says that decision is up to the Minister of Education. Audio
