Chris Hipkins
Abortion, elections, and cannabis questions
About 17 hours of work takes place in the debating chamber each week but not everyone has time to watch it all so we’ve picked the top three bills you should know about.
AudioEducation Minister defends polytech overhaul
The government has put aside $200 million for its overhaul of apprenticeships and polytechnics.
On Thursday it announced widespread changes including merging the 16 stand alone polytechnics into a… Audio
Death, drugs, and reconciliation
Anywhere between 10 and 20 bills can be debated by MPs in the House in a sitting week but to save you time, we've picked the ones to watch out for. Audio
Death, drugs, and reconciliation
Anywhere between 10 and 20 bills can be debated by MPs in the House in a sitting week but to save you time, we've picked the ones to watch out for.
AudioParliament congratulates Silver Ferns on world cup win
One of the first items ticked off by Parliament following a three-week break was to congratulate the Silver Ferns and Black Caps on their world cup performances. Audio
Parliament congratulates Silver Ferns on world cup win
One of the first items ticked off by Parliament following a three-week break was to congratulate the Silver Ferns and Black Caps on their world cup performances.
AudioGovernment wipes debts for unpaid NCEA fees
Nearly 150,000 people are receiving NCEA credits after the government wiped their debt for unpaid NCEA fees.
Tom Webb is the principal of Māngere College. He joins us with his response. Audio
More to do on principals' pay, conditions - Hipkins
Primary school teachers have voted resoundingly in favour of the government's latest pay offer in their long-running pay dispute.
The decision follows more than a year of bargaining and three strikes… Audio
The House For 655pm Tuesday 25 June 2019
The Leader of the House Chris Hipkins gives a summary of what will be worked on in the House this week including Budget 2019 and the End of Life Choice Bill. Audio
Working through Budget 2019 and the End of life Choice bill
The House will continue working on the Budget 2019 bill and debate the second reading of the End of Life Choice Bill this week says Leader of the House Chris Hipkins. Audio
Working through Budget 2019 and the End of life Choice bill
The House will continue working on the Budget 2019 bill and debate the second reading of the End of Life Choice Bill this week says Leader of the House Chris Hipkins.
AudioThe budget twofer
It's not that Parliament is obsessive, it's just that they take the budget so seriously they debate it in multiple places simultaneously. Audio
The budget twofer
It's not that Parliament is obsessive, it's just that they take the budget so seriously they debate it in multiple places simultaneously.
AudioBudget 2019 not over yet
The budget process is a long one which pops up in all corners of Parliament. Daniela Maoate-Cox tracks it from question time, to select committees, and back again. Video, Audio
Budget 2019 not over yet
The budget process is a long one which pops up in all corners of Parliament. Daniela Maoate-Cox tracks it from question time, to select committees, and back again.
Video, AudioTeachers' mega pay dispute nears resolution
Education Minister Chris Hipkins has announced the teacher unions are in the final stages of negotiations with the Education Ministry. He says Cabinet has had further discussions about the unions'… Audio
Principals fear missing out on learning support leaders
Principals are anxious their school might miss out on one of the 600 new learning support coordinators who will organise help for children with special needs from next year.
The government announced… Audio
More budget debate and next year's tax rates
Budget 2019 was announced at the end of last month but the debate isn't over in the House. Leader of the House Chris Hipkins explains why and what else will happen this week. Audio
More budget debate and next year's tax rates
Budget 2019 was announced at the end of last month but the debate isn't over in the House. Leader of the House Chris Hipkins explains why and what else will happen this week.
AudioEducation Minister Chris Hipkins responds to teachers' strike
On the day after the combined primary and secondary teacher's mega-strike, Corin Dann speaks to the the Minister of Education Chris Hipkins about what the budget will offer special education teachers… Audio
