Gerry Brownlee
Fiery debate in Parliament over level 2 gathering rules
Public pressure has forced an abrupt u-turn from the government over how many people can attend a tangi at alert level 2.
From Thursday, funeral directors can apply to the Health Ministry to operate… Video, Audio
Zoom unacceptible in Cabinet meetings
The National Party in't satisfied by assurances given by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern about the use of the video conferencing system Zoom for Cabinet meetings.
Ms Ardern says Cabinet has agreed not… Audio
Irony and advertising
The kerfuffle over Parliament video and advertising revolves around rule changes. When, how and for whose benefit do they change? It's a gamble but decisions made with self interest can be a…
National accuses Speaker of attack on democracy
National says the Speaker's ban on political attack ads using edited parliamentary footage is an attack on democracy and a chilling attempt at censorship. Trevor Mallard has ordered these social media… Audio
National accuses Speaker of a gag order
National is accusing Speaker Trevor Mallard of a soft attack on democracy, following his ruling that all political attack ads that use edited parliamentary footage, and withouth MPs permission, must… Audio
An escalation of concord
You may have noticed MPs fire sharp barbs. But sometimes they lay down weapons. In fact they even have a special committee for agreeing on things. Video, 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 house with walls of noise
If you’re in the mood for a wall of noise experience you could try a rock concert, but it’s cheaper to go to Parliament for Oral Questions. Audio
'The question is how did it happen?' Gerry Brownlee says
MP for Ilam, Christchurch, Gerry Brownlee says we have to be "careful not to think this is the new norm", and the whole of New Zealand is going to be shocked by the mass shootings. 'The question is… Audio
National MP Brownlee defends former Southern Insurance chairman
National MP Gerry Brownlee says it's a great tragedy that the former chairman of government insurer Southern Response has been treated the way that he has. Ross Butler resigned on Tuesday night after… Audio
What you can - or can't - say about the Speaker
Opinion - Say what you want about an MP - if you think you can rely on their political sense and what they think the public will tolerate, writes Andrew Geddis Audio
Gerry Brownlee discusses Opposition walk-out
The National Party staged a mass exodus from Parliament on Wednesday after the Speaker ejected Simon Bridges from the house for his questioning of the Prime Minister on Karel Sroubek. It's hard to… Audio
Powerful people polls - pointless?
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has placed 29th on Forbes magazine's most powerful women in the world list. Ms Ardern is also the most mentioned politician on New Zealand twitter, while Judith Collins… Audio
Brownlee, Mallard criticised for Japanese trip
Trevor Mallard and Gerry Brownlee have come under fire for a 48-hour trip to Japan which cost $24,000, and during which the pair went to watch an All Blacks test. Audio
MPs’ 48 hour trip to Japan cost taxpayers $24,000
ACT Party leader David Seymour says MPs Trevor Mallard and Gerry Brownlee's whirlwind trip to Japan at the weekend was a massive waste of taxpayer's cash and they should pay the money back. Audio
Gerry Brownlee denies 'bullying' phone call to law firm
A law firm is accusing Gerry Brownlee of phone bullying after a 15 minute call he made to their offices, but the National MP says how can you bully a law firm? Audio
Gerry Brownlee defends phone call to Adina Thorn
Law firm Adina Thorn is accusing National MP Gerry Brownlee of bullying a junior solicitor after a 15-minute call he made to their offices. Mr Brownlee wanted to note his concern about a letter from… Audio
The cat and a hat: when is a minister a minister?
Parliament is weird sometimes, like when it debates which hat you wear to put the cat out. No, really. It's part of the question... Is the Prime Minister always the Prime Minister? Audio
Hipkins responds to Brownlee's 'undemocratic' claims
Undemocratic, arrogant and an abuse of power. Just of few of the adjectives National is using to describe the government's move to push its Land Transport Regional Fuel Tax Amendment Bill through the… Audio
Govt 'arrogant, undemocratic' - Gerry Brownlee
The government is being accused of an "extraordinary and unprecedented abuse of power". The opposition is up in arms after Chris Hipkins yesterday moved a motion to push the Land Transport Regional… Audio