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Unfriendly fire and plaudits as govt dismantles Covid-19 measures
Week in Politics: The Prime Minister announces a significant easing of Covid-19 restrictions - but she doesn't please everyone - and New Zealand offers non-lethal military aid to Ukraine.
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Chris Finlayson on ACT's proposed co-governance referendum
The ACT party is calling for a referendum on co-governance saying the country is abandoning liberal democracy and replacing it with an "ethno state" where there are two types or people.
Tangata… Audio
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Māori Party slams ACT Party's proposed referendum on co-governance
The ACT party is calling for a referendum on co-governance.
It says the country is abandoning liberal democracy and replacing it with an "ethno state" where there are two types of people: Tangata… Audio
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New Covid-19 plan: 'We need to get back to a life of normalcy'
National would have gone further in removing Covid-19 restrictions but backs the government. The Greens fear for the most vulnerable, and ACT fears for the economy.
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'It's nonsensical': Businesses lukewarm on some Covid-19 changes
Hospitality businesses are upset that the government's relaxation of health measures does not go far enough.
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Ukraine war: Green Party says $5m NZ funding could be diverted to 'saving lives'
The Green Party says New Zealand has put its relationship with the NATO security alliance ahead of saving lives in Ukraine.
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Dating Parliament’s Speaker, and the ‘chair of doom’
The unintended consequences of one MP's early retirement with a bad day for the MP, who in the subsequent reshuffle, is allocated the debating chamber's 'Chair of Doom'. Audio
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Dating Parliament’s Speaker, and the ‘chair of doom’
The unintended consequences of one MP's early retirement with a bad day for the MP, who in the subsequent reshuffle, is allocated the debating chamber's 'Chair of Doom'.
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The House For Thurs 17 March 2022
MP departures can have unexpected flow-on effects... Audio
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Oral Questions for Wednesday 16 March 2022
Questions to Ministers DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government's statements and actions? CHRISTOPHER LUXON to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her… Audio
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Bridges' departure elicits well-wishes and congratulations
Fellow MPs from across the house have paid tribute to Simon Bridges' 14-year tenure in Parliament.
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Oral Questions for Tuesday 15 March 2022
Audio 15 Mar 2022Questions to Ministers CHRISTOPHER LUXON to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government's statements and actions? BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he… Audio
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Opposition parties give government 'fail' grade over temporary fuel tax cuts
Opposition parties across the political spectrum have given the government a 'fail' grade over its temporary fuel tax cuts. Audio
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Act Party wants to give everyone $187 per year to counter cost of living
The Act Party wants to give everyone in the country $187 a year funded from Emissions Trading Scheme revenue to counter the rising cost of living.
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National overtakes Labour in new political poll
The National Party has overtaken Labour in the latest political poll released this evening, with 39 percent support compared to Labour's 37 percent.
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Avoiding disinformation on law with explanations
When weird claims are made about bills and laws, where can you check the truth if you don’t have a degree in the arcana of legal drafting? Audio
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Avoiding disinformation on law with explanations
When weird claims are made about bills and laws, where can you check the truth if you don’t have a degree in the arcana of legal drafting?
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Hipkins unapologetic over Charlotte Bellis disclosures
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins is now refusing to comment on the case of Charlotte Bellis, after ignoring ministerial advice not to share details about her.
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Three waters: Analysis will test proposals' viability - Minister Mahuta
Three waters proposals will be subject to independent financial analysis before being introduced as law, the minister says, as opponents urge an apology for the reforms' handling.
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Skirmish tests notion of honourable MPs
The notion that MPs are people of honour who must be taken at their word was briefly tested in a skirmish which resulted in the first ejection of an MP from the chamber this year. Audio
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Skirmish tests notion of honourable MPs
The notion that MPs are people of honour who must be taken at their word was briefly tested in a skirmish which resulted in the first ejection of an MP from the chamber this year.
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Govt should reduce isolation times further - Act
Reducing the isolation period for a positive Covid-19 case by three days is weak and comes too late, Act leader David Seymour says.
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Health workers able to work on Covid wards while infected - McElnay
Hospitals around the country are feeling the pressure as more Covid-19 patients need care while many doctors and nurses are off work isolating. Video
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Oral Questions for 8 March 2022
Audio 8 Mar 2022Questions to Ministers CHRISTOPHER LUXON to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her response when asked if New Zealand has a cost of living crisis that "I wouldn't describe it that way", and is she… Audio
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Week in Politics: New Zealand begins to reconnect with the world
Analysis - An end to MIQ allows Kiwis to come home, the government reacts to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the big clean up begins after the occupation of Parliament's grounds.
