David Wilson
Shape your own Parliament: The standing orders review
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AudioOiling the democratic machine
The House sits down with the Clerk of the House of Representatives, David Wilson, whose team runs the machinery of Parliament. Audio
Oiling the democratic machine
The House sits down with the Clerk of the House of Representatives, David Wilson, whose team runs the machinery of Parliament.
AudioFlood warnings across Tairāwhiti after night of downpours
Raging rivers across Tairāwhiti are prompting multiple warnings.
Civil Defence has issued a fresh flood warning for the Hikuwai River, which is near a peak of just over 12 metres.
Mangatuna… Audio
Tairāwhiti heavy downpours cause more flooding
Further evacuations have been ordered in Gisborne district in the past couple of hours, as heavy rain continues to fall in already-soaked Tairāwhiti.
Houses in low-lying areas on Waingake Road, near… Audio
Gisborne Civil Defence - Tairawhiti state of emergency
The area between Tolaga Bay and Tokomaru Bay has been particularly hard hit, closing the highway around East Cape to Opotiki, David Wilson is Tairawhiti's Civil Defence Group controller. Audio
The Hybrid Chamber: Parliament on Covid
It may sound like something from Hammer House of Horror but The Hybrid Chamber is a plan for Parliament to go semi-virtual when MPs go down with Covid. Audio
The Hybrid Chamber: Parliament on Covid
It may sound like something from Hammer House of Horror but The Hybrid Chamber is a plan for Parliament to go semi-virtual when MPs go down with Covid.
Audio‘Don't be a tero, get the wero’
Spring has come to Wellington and to Parliament. One is blustery at best, the other is slowly filling with masked MPs. Audio
‘Don't be a tero, get the wero’
Spring has come to Wellington and to Parliament. One is blustery at best, the other is slowly filling with masked MPs.
AudioFiji may need new vaccine for mutating Covid-19 Delta variant
Health experts in and around Fiji are warning if the Delta variant of Covid-19 keeps mutating - a new vaccine may be needed. Audio
New Covid-19 vaccine may be needed as Delta variant mutates in Fiji - experts
Health experts in and around Fiji are warning if the Delta variant of Covid-19 keeps mutating - a new vaccine may be needed.
More than 20,000 people with Covid-19 are in isolation and the death toll… Audio
Tairawhiti braces for more rain overnight
The impact of heavy rain continues on the East Coast with locals bracing for more heavy downpours overnight, especially south of Gisborne. Karyn speaks with Civil Defence group controller, David… Audio
Clean-up begins in Tokomaru Bay
A big clean-up is underway in Tokomaru Bay on the East Coast following a weekend deluge of more than 200mm of rain in 24 hours. Kathryn speaks to Gisborne Regional Civil Defence Group Controller David… 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. 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.
AudioShaking up the House: New rules for Parliament
Parliament has agreed to the biggest shake-up of its rules since MMP, including changes to how it works, where and when it meets; even how it looks on TV. Audio
