Gerry Brownlee
Leaving the partisan: Gerry Brownlee on being Speaker
We talk with the Speaker, Gerry Brownlee, about Question Time, MP porkies, and stepping above the fray after 27 years or partisan politics, to instead become 'Parliament's man'.
AudioOral Questions for 7 May 2024
Questions to Ministers MARK CAMERON to the Associate Minister for the Environment: What announcements has he made recently regarding reducing the regulatory burden on primary industries? RT HON CHRIS… Audio
Oral Questions for 30 April 2024
Questions to Ministers HON MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: Does he have confidence in the statements and actions of all his Ministers? STUART SMITH to the Minister of Finance: Has she seen any… Audio
Oral Questions for 10 April 2024
Questions to Ministers RT HON CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? STUART SMITH to the Minister of Finance: What recent announcements has… Audio
Getting stuck on attack: the slow road to positivity in government
The Speaker has begun steering ministerial answers away from outright attacks on the previous government, and towards answers. The road to positivity for new governments is long and difficult. Audio
Getting stuck on attack: the slow road to positivity in government
The Speaker has begun steering ministerial answers away from outright attacks on the previous government, and towards answers. The road to positivity for new governments is long and difficult.
AudioOral Questions for 9 April 2024
Questions to Ministers DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his Government's policies and actions? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's… Audio
Getting specific or aiming wide: The tactics of Question Time
A look at the tactics of primary questions during Question Time, with help from Grant Robertson, Judith Collins and Gerry Brownlee. Audio
Getting specific or aiming wide: The tactics of Question Time
A look at the tactics of primary questions during Question Time, with help from Grant Robertson, Judith Collins and Gerry Brownlee.
AudioOral Questions for 26 March 2024
Questions to Ministers CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his… Audio
Oral Questions for 20 March 2024
Questions to Ministers JOSEPH MOONEY to the Minister of Finance: Has she seen any recent reports on the New Zealand economy? RT HON CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his… Audio
Parliament’s future out the back
A big new wooden superstructure is about to be built out the back of Parliament House, and is planned to be ready to fit dozens of MPs by the next election. Audio
Parliament’s future out the back
A big new wooden superstructure is about to be built out the back of Parliament House, and is planned to be ready to fit dozens of MPs by the next election.
AudioDirecting traffic in a bear pit: presiding over Question Time
Taming Question Time is not easy but this week the Speaker has attempted to reign in the use of Points of Order to make out of order points. Audio
Directing traffic in a bear pit: presiding over Question Time
Taming Question Time is not easy but this week the Speaker has attempted to reign in the use of Points of Order to make out of order points.
AudioOral Questions for 5 March 2024
Questions to Ministers RT HON CHRIS HIPKINS to the Acting Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? DR VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister of Finance: What recent… Audio
Is Casey Costello facing a privilege complaint?
Wise MPs apologise hard and early, but Casey Costello's correction may be late. The Speaker appears to have revealed he is considering a complaint over a matter of privilege. Audio
Is Casey Costello facing a privilege complaint?
Wise MPs apologise hard and early, but Casey Costello's correction may be late. The Speaker appears to have revealed he is considering a complaint over a matter of privilege.
AudioOral Questions for 13 February 2024
SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on New Zealand's fiscal position? RT HON CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all of his Government's… Audio
Parliament's Speaker has outlined his approach to Question Time
The Speaker's role and approach are crucial to Parliament's good functioning. Gerry Brownlee has outlined to MPs what approach he will take in enforcing Parliament's rules regarding Question Time. Audio
