Chris Hipkins
Foreign donations, referendums, and education at Parliament this week
Parliament's calendar has just three weeks left in the year for MPs to work on legislation. This week will include bills on referendums, foreign donations, and education. Audio
Foreign donations, referendums, and education at Parliament this week
Parliament's calendar has just three weeks left in the year for MPs to work on legislation. This week will include bills on referendums, foreign donations, and education.
AudioChris Hipkins on new rules for physical restraint in schools
New rules for the use of physical restraint in schools are on the way.
Changes make it clear that physical force can be used, as a last resort, to keep students safe from harm. The measures are part… Audio
Schools get early Christmas present to tune of $400 million
Schools will get an early Christmas present to the tune of $400 million to spend on upgrades to school property and grounds.
It was the main pitch to members from the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at… Audio
Moving Auckland's port a 'big decision' - Chris Hipkins
Former Prime Ministers Sir John Key and Helen Clark have backed plans to move Auckland's port, but current Government ministers are more hesitant.
Chris Hipkins, standing for Prime Minister Jacinda… Audio
Principals say schools may push donation rules to the limit
The government's school donation scheme has not even started and schools are already looking for ways to get around the new system.
Principals say schools are setting up foundations so they can keep… Audio
In Parliament this week
A rundown on the key points up for debate in parliament this week Audio
In Parliament this week
A rundown on the key points up for debate in parliament this week
AudioStudents say overseas training scam was accepted practice
A medical student scam appears to have been going on for years, if not generations, with several GPs telling RNZ they believe the authorities have been turning a blind eye.
Otago University is… Audio
A general tit-for-tat at Parliament
On Wednesdays at Parliament MPs argue about general topics in the aptly named General Debate. This week turned into a bit of a tit-for-tat. Audio
A general tit-for-tat at Parliament
On Wednesdays at Parliament MPs argue about general topics in the aptly named General Debate. This week turned into a bit of a tit-for-tat.
AudioMeaty week at Parliament: Climate, Organs, and Criminals
Parliament is back debating this week, with an unusually meaty roster of topics for MPs to get their teeth into. Audio
Meaty week at Parliament: Climate, Organs, and Criminals
Parliament is back debating this week, with an unusually meaty roster of topics for MPs to get their teeth into.
AudioChris Hipkins discusses trade deal with China
Education Minister Chris Hipkins is standing in for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for in her usual Tuesday morning slot. Audio
General Debate: scenes from the bear pit
On Wednesdays in Parliament MPs get to strain slightly harder at their leashes during the general debate. We caught the action from one Wednesday on camera.
General Debate: scenes from the bear pit
On Wednesdays in Parliament MPs get to strain slightly harder at their leashes during the general debate. We caught the action from one Wednesday on camera.
AudioAn historical week in Parliament
Parliament this week includes a number of controversial or important pieces of legislation, others that are deeply procedural. And a good smattering of New Zealand history. Audio
An historical week in Parliament
Parliament this week includes a number of controversial or important pieces of legislation, others that are deeply procedural. And a good smattering of New Zealand history.
AudioPastoral care and scheduled sitting at Parliament
A year's worth of rosters and a bill to improve care of tertiary students will be worked on at Parliament this week. Audio
Pastoral care and scheduled sitting at Parliament
A year's worth of rosters and a bill to improve care of tertiary students will be worked on at Parliament this week.
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