Duncan Webb
Recapping the week in Parliament
The House wraps Parliament's week; asks who really runs the country and outlines the repeal of the three strikes law. Audio
Covid-19: Christchurch MPs on cases in the city
Reports that one of the two Covid-19 positive cases in Christchurch is a truck driver who carried out deliveries around the city for four days during their infectious period has many South Islanders… Audio
Question time for 26 October 2021
Questions to Ministers Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Finance: What recent announcements has he made regarding economic support for businesses facing restrictions as a result of the Delta outbreak… Audio
The oral salsa: Parliament goes fast, slow, fast
Parliament had a fast-slow-fast week of debating. Phil Smith looks at why the rhythm changes like an oral salsa dance. Audio
Full throttle House work
After a month without progress on debating bills Parliament returned to the debating chamber this week for some full throttle law-making, making up for lost time. Audio
MPs to look into uses, misuses, tax implications of cryptocurrencies
Parliament is mining for data on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
Cryptocurrencies are a type of digital cash that's not managed by a bank but by networks of users online.
MPs will look at how they're… Video, Audio
Prepping for Budget 2021 at Parliament
Budget 2021 is due to be announced on 20 May but the priorities that guide the budget decisions have already been published and debated by MPs. Audio
MPs head back to school
New MPs are often suprised at the varied demands of the job so now there's a training course to help them out. Audio
Parliament hears call to ban conversion therapy
Parliament has heard evidence on a petition seeking a ban on attempts to change people’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Audio
Some MPs have superpowers
Some MPs have superpowers. They really do. 'Is it a plane? Is it a bird? No, it’s a member of the Regulations Review Committee.' Needs a better superhero name though.
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The Royal Wedding preparations
A day out from the Royal Wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry the panelists discuss the appeal of the wedding and all its fanfare, plus we hear a snippet from the cellist who will perform at the… Audio
The compost heap could be lethal
Researchers say deaths from fungal infections now exceed that of malaria, globally. One expert says one of the problems is compost heaps, which can be dangerous for those who don't have a strong… Audio
Cricket coin toss could be no more
The ICC is considering scrapping the traditional coin toss from test cricket. Instead the organisation is considering giving the visiting side the opportunity to pick whether to bay or bowl first. Audio
Modular houses as a solution
There is word the government has an offer form an Australian company to build modular houses, as a way to tackle the housing shortage. Audio
Exercise on the job may do nothing
A new study out of the Netherlands suggests exercise is only beneficial when done outside your job. Despite manual labourers being physically active all day, it may not help them, in fact it could… Audio
Parents protest at Reremoana School
Parents of students at Reremoana School in Auckland's Manurewa today held a protest at the gates over bullying. Parents say there is an on-going issue of bullying at the school and have take the… Audio
The Budget debrief
A day on from the Government's budget analysis is focusing on the more minute details including the Crown Debt target, immigration, and education. Audio
The Panel with Duncan Webb and Nicola Willis (Part 2)
A new study out of tghe Netherlands suggests exercise is only beneficial when done outside your job. Despite manual labourers being physically active all day, it may not help them, in fact it could… Audio
The Panel with Duncan Webb and Nicola Willis (Part 1)
A day on from the Government's budget analysis is focusing on the more minute details including the Crown Debt target, immigration, and education. Private schools were somewhat shafted in the Budget… Audio