Chris Bramwell
Conservative Party leader says 'no' to more MPs
The Conservative Party leader, Colin Craig is welcoming a recommendation that "coat tailing" into parliament be abolished. Audio
Proposed voting system changes out today
The first set of proposed changes to the MMP voting system will be made public this morning. Audio
Plan to allow unregistered teachers into charter schools
People who've never worked in education before will be able to run the Government's new charter schools which will be able to have fewer registered teachers than state schools. Audio
New anonymous donation laws for local body elections
The Local Government Minister, David Carter, has confirmed that the Government intends to have new anonymous donation laws in place in time for next year's local body elections. Audio
Marriage Amendment Bill likely to pass first reading
Legislation which would pave the way for same-sex couples to get married is set to pass its first reading when it comes before Parliament. Audio
Opposition parties happy with CBD rebuild plans
Plans for the rebuild of central Christchurch have been launched with opposition political parties saying that the devil could be in the detail. Audio
PM should still consider standing John Banks down
Opposition parties say the Prime Minister should still consider sacking John Banks as a Minister despite the police deciding not to prosecute the ACT MP over political donations. Audio
Mondayise Bill passes first reading
Legislation giving workers Monday off when Waitangi or ANZAC days fall on a weekend, has passed its first hurdle, despite it not having support from the largest party in Parliament. Audio
Key doesn't know how much the MRP loyalty scheme will cost
The Prime Minister has conceded he does not know how much the Government's bonus share loyalty scheme for the partial sale of the State-owned energy companies will cost taxpayers. Audio
National Party conference agrees to civil union adoption
A new National Party policy that would allow couples in civil unions to adopt may struggle to get support anytime soon from the party's parliamentary wing. Audio
Parliament works overtime to progress treaty settlements
While much of the attention this week has been on the Waitangi Tribunal hearing into water rights, Parliament has been working overtime pushing through treaty settlement legislation. Audio
Maori Party meets with Key tonight over water debate
The Maori Party MP, Te Ururoa Flavell, says the party is feeling both anxious and positive about its meeting with the Prime Minister this evening. Audio
Maori Council says Maori Party must leave Government
The co-chair of the Maori Council, Maanu Paul, says the Maori Party must walk away from its place in the National-led Government. Audio
Maori Council says Sharples and Turia should leave Government
The Maori Council is putting pressure on the Maori Party to leave the Government. Audio
Independent report a major assault on the RMA - Opposition
Opposition parties say recommended changes to the Resource Management Act by independent advisory group are a major assault on the sustainable management of the environment. Audio
PM defends taxpayer dollars for Sky City
Budget documents reveal that the convention centre deal the Government is working on with Sky City could cost taxpayers about two million dollars. Audio
MPs told Immigration Amendment Bill contravenes bill of rights
MPs have been told a bill seeking to introduce mandatory detention for asylum seekers arriving en masse is unnecessary and contravenes international law. Audio
Legislation allows Government to reverse partial asset sales
The Select Committee considering legislation paving the way for the partial sale of four state-owned energy companies has added a provision allowing the Government to back out of the sales if it wants… Audio
Greens call for ACC's chair to be sacked
The Green Party is calling for the chair of ACC John Judge to be sacked. Audio
