Daniela Maoate Cox
Parliament goes full pomp for State Opening
Parliament has been officially opened and now it's time for the Governor General's Speech from the Throne to explain why Parliament has been summoned.
AudioWho swears the swearers?
MPs are ready to get down to business but before they can they have to be officially sworn in. Daniela Maoate-Cox finds out who makes that happen. Audio
Who swears the swearers?
MPs are ready to get down to business but before they can they have to be officially sworn in. Daniela Maoate-Cox finds out who makes that happen.
AudioHow to Dissolve a House
You can dissolve an entire house, in two minutes, with nothing more than words. No mess, no stains. (Warning: House may reappear after two-three months). Audio
How to Dissolve a House
You can dissolve an entire house, in two minutes, with nothing more than words. No mess, no stains. (Warning: House may reappear after two-three months).
AudioThe last debate
Like the last day of school MPs said farewell, thank you, and good luck for the campaign, sometimes even sounding like they meant it, as Parliament breaks for the election. Audio
The last debate
Like the last day of school MPs said farewell, thank you, and good luck for the campaign, sometimes even sounding like they meant it, as Parliament breaks for the election.
AudioExtending sittings for settlements
Sometimes there are more things to do than there is time to do them but Parliament has a few tools to help it get things done including passing Treaty Settlements. Audio
Extending sittings for settlements
Sometimes there are more things to do than there is time to do them but Parliament has a few tools to help it get things done including passing Treaty Settlements.
AudioHouse adopts satire rule change
Parliament has loosened up rules for satirising footage of MPs in the debating chamber as part of a review of Standing Orders. Audio
House adopts satire rule change
Parliament has loosened up rules for satirising footage of MPs in the debating chamber as part of a review of Standing Orders.
AudioTuatua Mai! - Speak it!
Only 13 percent of the 60,000 Cook Islanders in New Zealand can speak the language so would speaking it in the House help? Cook Island MPs share their thoughts and tips for speaking te reo. Audio
Tuatua Mai! - Speak it!
Only 13 percent of the 60,000 Cook Islanders in New Zealand can speak the language so would speaking it in the House help? Cook Island MPs share their thoughts and tips for speaking te reo.
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