Elizabeth Kerekere

Parliament has just days left before it ends for the election. The closer dissolution gets, the harder the MPs are pushing to fit everything in - almost like they're cramming four years of legislating… Audio

Visitors entering the main entrance to Parliament can finally notice some visual signs of Māori culture and physical recognition of mana whenua. Audio

Far right protesters gave Nazi salutes as they clashed with trans-rights activists on the streets of Melbourne yesterday. The shocking scenes were sparked by the ongoing speaking tour of controversial… Audio

Are the Greens better off as activists and agitators? Or is there strength in softening to the centre? Audio

The media focus at Parliament was on the impact of leadership, but the legislation told a different story – about the impact of the public. That we can each change the law. Audio

When MPs begin their careers most outline hopeful future achievements. Some very hopeful. Few get to start polishing them off inside a year. Video, Audio

Parliament is considering a major health reform. We outline the symptoms, diagnoses and the treatment plans proposed by the different parties. Audio

Four years ago an almost anonymous bill began life in Parliament. This week that quiet bill turned up the volume, went loud and now commands attention. Audio

A bill on water fluoridation decisions has passed its second reading at Parliament - more than four years after it was first introduced. Audio

Covid19 rules on travel bans, travel bubbles, vaccinations, and test kits have been approved by MPs as part of regular scrutiny of Covid-19 orders Audio

A petition started by the Green Party calling for the urgent banning of conversion therapies has reached 80-thousand signatures in just 38 hours. Last night First Up producer Matthew Theunissen spoke… Audio

There are 42 new MPs in Parliament. They each give an introductory speech. We’re collecting them for you. Here are the new Green Party MPs. - UPDATED - Video

A week from now, the country's MPs will be sworn into Parliament, but some are less than thrilled about pledging allegiance to the Queen.

They want the oath to acknowledge te Tiriti o Waitangi, but… Audio

Fifty years ago 'Lola' by the Kinks, was number one in NZ. The hit-song tells the story of Lola, who "walked like a woman but talked like a man". Green MP, and LGBTIQ activist Dr Elizabeth Kerekere… Audio

Last month's New Zealand election was a big win for the Labour party - but they're not the only ones in Parliament with new MPs - many of whom are completely new to members of the general public. Over… Audio

As well a huge new intake of Pasifika, New Zealand is being touted as the Parliament with the largest proportion of LGBT - or Takatapui - MPs in the world, making up 10 percent of the 120 members.

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Candidates for the Maori seat of Te Ikaroa-Rawhiti debate welfare, health funding, the Ture Whenua bill, Treaty Settlements and boot camps during the run-up to the General Election. Audio