Daniela Maoate Cox
MPs finish 19 hour debate on speech from the throne
Last year MPs started a long debate on a speech outlining the government's plans for the next parliamentary term and this week they finally finished it off. Audio
MPs finish 19 hour debate on speech from the throne
Last year MPs started a long debate on a speech outlining the government's plans for the next parliamentary term and this week they finally finished it off.
AudioSubmissions on Māori ward bill open for two days
Submissions are invited on a bill changing laws around the establishment of Māori wards by councils but they must be in by is 5pm Thursday 11 February. Audio
Submissions on Māori ward bill open for two days
Submissions are invited on a bill changing laws around the establishment of Māori wards by councils but they must be in by is 5pm Thursday 11 February.
AudioHousing, firearms law, and poverty key focus for new MPs
New MPs are declaring what they'll focus on during their time at Parliament including housing, living wages, firearms law, and poverty. Audio
Housing, firearms law, and poverty key focus for new MPs
New MPs are declaring what they'll focus on during their time at Parliament including housing, living wages, firearms law, and poverty.
AudioDrug testing, income tax and Covid-19 bills passed at speed
MPs have raced through four bills in their first proper week of Parliament passing new laws on festival drug testing, Covid-19, and income tax. Audio
Drug testing, income tax and Covid-19 bills passed at speed
MPs have raced through four bills in their first proper week of Parliament passing new laws on festival drug testing, Covid-19, and income tax.
AudioParliament works on festival drug testing, more sick leave and a new tax bracket
Drug testing at festivals, a new tax bracket, more sick leave, and a quicker change in Covid-19 alert levels will be worked on at Parliament under urgency this week. Audio
Parliament works on festival drug testing, more sick leave and a new tax bracket
Drug testing at festivals, a new tax bracket, more sick leave, and a quicker change in Covid-19 alert levels will be worked on at Parliament under urgency this week.
AudioHow the 53rd Parliament was opened
The latest from the HouseThe 53rd Parliament of New Zealand has been officially opened over two days of ceremonies in Wellington. Here’s how it happened. Audio
How the 53rd Parliament was opened
The latest from the HouseThe 53rd Parliament of New Zealand has been officially opened over two days of ceremonies in Wellington. Here’s how it happened.
AudioSwearing on children’s Māori proverbs and the Koran at Parliament
A variety of texts including a book of children’s Māori proverbs, the Koran, and the Bill of Rights Act are being used by MPs swearing-in on day one of the 53rd Parliament. Audio
Swearing on children’s Māori proverbs and the Koran at Parliament
A variety of texts including a book of children’s Māori proverbs, the Koran, and the Bill of Rights Act are being used by MPs swearing-in on day one of the 53rd Parliament.
AudioThe Ultimate General: Parliament’s last debate
On their way out the door MPs took a last swing at representation, policy ideas and general fisticuffs. Audio
The Ultimate General: Parliament’s last debate
On their way out the door MPs took a last swing at representation, policy ideas and general fisticuffs.
AudioCovid-19 messaging questioned at Parliament
One of the final question times for the 52nd Parliament has been used to question the Government's Covid-19 messaging Video, Audio
Covid-19 messaging questioned at Parliament
One of the final question times for the 52nd Parliament has been used to question the Government's Covid-19 messaging
Video, AudioQuestions on Government's Covid-19 response continue at Parliament
The House continues to question the Government on its Covid-19 response through three different parliamentary features including question time, ministerial statements, and the general debate. Audio
