Chris Hipkins
Long hours for Parliament as Goverment tries to 'clear the decks'
The general election is looming on the horizon and the Government will use urgency to try and get through a long list of bills before that takes place.
AudioMPs put in longer hours as Government plays catchup
Election day is just over three months away and the Government is ramping up its efforts to finish off the bills on its to-do list and extending its time in the chamber to do so. Video, Audio
MPs put in longer hours as Government plays catchup
Election day is just over three months away and the Government is ramping up its efforts to finish off the bills on its to-do list and extending its time in the chamber to do so.
Video, AudioParliament goes hard on election countdown
Parliament has begun a new three week sitting block with a long list of work to get through before Parliament dissolves for the general election. Audio
Parliament goes hard on election countdown
Parliament has begun a new three week sitting block with a long list of work to get through before Parliament dissolves for the general election.
AudioA greenish week in the House
Parliament has begun for another week, and this week it has a pretty narrow focus, and one with a greenish tinge. Audio
A greenish week in the House
Parliament has begun for another week, and this week it has a pretty narrow focus, and one with a greenish tinge.
AudioTeacher aides offered major pay increase
More than 22,000 school teacher aides are looking at a substantial pay increase - as the Ministry of Education and union NZEI Te Riu Roa have agreed to a deal on their pay equity claim.
Along with… Audio
Parliament this week: Catching up with Covid-19
The Government will have to make up for time lost due to Covid-19 as it works on legislation this week Audio
Parliament this week: Catching up with Covid-19
The Government will have to make up for time lost due to Covid-19 as it works on legislation this week
AudioLooking back at the Epidemic Response Committee
Disestablishing the Epidemic Response Committee has been added to the Government's to do list so The House takes a look back at how and why the Committee was set up. Audio
Looking back at the Epidemic Response Committee
Disestablishing the Epidemic Response Committee has been added to the Government's to do list so The House takes a look back at how and why the Committee was set up.
AudioCoronavirus: Kids safe to go back to school - Chris Hipkins
Students around the country are flooding back to school today.
Principals are bracing themselves to deal with the many challenges involved - ranging from how to get everyone to school when seats on… Audio
Urgency with Budget 2020
After a budget announcement the Government normally introduces some legislation under urgency - this year it worked on six. Audio
Urgency with Budget 2020
After a budget announcement the Government normally introduces some legislation under urgency - this year it worked on six.
AudioCovid-19: Parliament progresses bill on overseas investment
A bill granting the Government temporary screening powers on some overseas investments has passed its first stage in the debating chamber. Audio
Covid-19: Parliament progresses bill on overseas investment
A bill granting the Government temporary screening powers on some overseas investments has passed its first stage in the debating chamber.
AudioParliament working under urgency to pass Covid-19 legislation
MPs have worked on Covid-19 related bills under urgency shortening a process from months to hours. Audio
Parliament working under urgency to pass Covid-19 legislation
MPs have worked on Covid-19 related bills under urgency shortening a process from months to hours.
AudioBudget week covid-style
It’s budget week, with the big reveal set for Thursday. But that’s not the only thing happening. And how will Parliament ‘do’ a Covid-style budget?
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