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Debate continues over the use of 'Aotearoa' in Parliament
Public law professor, and parliament watcher, Andrew Geddis joins Emile Donovan to explain the issues around Parliament's standing orders. Audio
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Texts reveal govt was warned fast-track bill broke rules
Documents show a behind-the-scenes struggle to pass the contentious law.
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'Unconscionable': Iwi leaders, former PM, blast Treaty bill
Hikoi leaders, Jenny Shipley, iwi and legal experts have lined up for a series of scathing select committee submissions against the bill.
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Expert on proposal to give police more power during protests
A legal expert says a proposal to give police increased legal power to deal with protests will impose constraints on the rights of protestors. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to… Audio
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Who's up next to make Treaty Principles Bill submissions
There are almost 500 people named, from the general public to former MPs, academics and Māori leaders.
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The case for and against four-year government terms
Professor Andrew Geddis from the Faculty of Law at the University of Otago joins Emile Donovan to looks at the pros and cons. Audio
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Call for extension on Treaty Principles Bill submissions after website woes
RNZ heard from people trying to submit who had faced problems with the portal amid unprecedented numbers. Audio
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Unprecedented number of submissions on Treaty Principles Bill
Parliament's website has been flooded with submissions, as the deadline to submit feedback on the Treaty Principles Bill draws close.
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Treaty Principles Bill submission deadline could be extended - expert
The legislation proposes to rewrite the treaty principles long-defined by the courts Audio
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Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 7th January
On today's episode, Dame Tariana Turia is laid to rest in Whanganui, Sir Bill English reflects on her legacy and Justin Trudeau resigns after nine years in his country's top office. Plus, the legal… Audio
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Last day for feedback on Treaty Principles Bill
Its the final day for public feedback on David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill. Legal expert Andrew Geddis tells Morning report he expects "Tens of thousands" of New Zealanders to make a submission. Audio
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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 12 December 2024
On today's episode, the government has announced its plan to replace the Interisland ferries, but there are still many questions to be answered, an Otago University legal expert has described the… Audio
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Legal expert on Fast-Track Approvals bill
An Otago University legal expert has described the government's treatment of the Fast-Track Approvals Bill as "bad law-making". Professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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North Island electoral boundaries to be moved
The North Island's electoral boundaries will be redrawn before the next national election. Stats NZ says the number of North Island general electorates will decrease from 49 to 48, to account for… Audio
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Several candidates lag on financial returns after Tauranga by-election
Three months after the Tauranga city council elections, several candidates still haven't filed their expenses and donation returns.
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Legal expert on Greens using waka-jumping law to remove Darleen Tana from Parliament
Green Party delegates voted unanimously last night to eject Darleen Tana from Parliament. Legal expert Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Where to now for Darleen Tana after Green Party vote?
Emile Donovan speaks to Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis after the Green's voted to kick former MP Darleen Tana out of Parliament. Audio
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$500k political donations associated with fast track projects
The projects include a quarry extension into conservation land and a development whose owner was supported by National MPs during a battle with Kāinga Ora.
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Judgment clears path for Greens to waka jump Darleen Tana
It is unlikely Tana will be able to seek another order to stop the Greens holding a meeting to vote on her fate, Professor Andrew Geddis says.
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Added insulation costs small fraction of figure given by minister - research
The building minister says he expects the new research to be factored into the government's review looking at rolling back the standards.
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What you need to know about Treaty principles
Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Otago Andrew Geddis joins Emile Donovan. Audio
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Local Government Minister 'committed' to removing iwi representation from Canterbury Regional Council
Minister Simeon Brown said he was disappointed by the regional council's refusal.
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Independent MP Darleen Tana takes legal action to stop Greens waka-jumping meeting
Green Party delegates are due to meet this Sunday to decide whether to use the waka-jumping legislation against independent MP Darleen Tana. Otago University law professor and constitutional expert… Audio
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Darleen Tana takes legal action to stay in Parliament
A hearing is set for 10am on Thursday at the High Court in Auckland.
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Luxon walks a minefield at Koroneihana
The Week in Politics: The PM faces heat at Tūrangawaewae, David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill faces an early death, and the government faces an energy crisis.
