Jan Logie
The rule untravelled: changes MPs wanted but didn’t get
Before Parliament adjourned it agreed new rules for next time. In discussing them MPs gave glimpses into the rules they would like to change and the Parliament they wished existed. Audio
Jan Logie: Balancing frustration with hope
Jan Logie admits she had “zero faith in our political system” before entering Parliament, but remains hopeful of what can be achieved here, as she prepares to retire as MP. Audio
Retiring MPs take stock of Parliament careers
In the first in a series of exit interviews with retiring MPs, The House sits down with Green MP Jan Logie and National’s Jacqui Dean to reflect on their time at Parliament. Audio
Demystifying Parliament: MPs open up in Westport
Five MPs travelled to Westport as part of a Parliamentary Outreach Programme aimed at connecting New Zealanders throughout the country with Parliament and its processes. Audio
Fair Pay Agreements passes in Parliament
The Fair Pay Agreements bill passed in Parliament last night with support from Labour, the Greens and Te Pati Maori but the new law won't last long if National gets into power. The National Party is… Audio
Frustration over no ACC cover for image-based sexual abuse
A woman who suffers from PTSD after a sex video of her was uploaded to a porn site, is dismayed a group of MPs has decided its too complex and costly to extend ACC cover to victims of image-based… 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
Advocacy group urges Government to slow down on new OT laws
An advocacy group is urging the Government to slow down on progressing new Oranga Tamariki legislation - calling it a rushed patch job.
The bill - which would introduce an independent monitor -… Audio
Support dogs and local body conflicts of interest
The members' bills that flew through Parliament this week, and those that failed; including bills on disability dogs, autonomous sanctions and local body conflicts of interest. Audio
Parliament hails the returning heroes
The House reviews the week in Parliament with praise for paralympians and more than usual unity when the subject is security. Audio
Business Committee: the power behind the chamber
Collectively the MPs can make Parliament’s rules, but just a few of them can short circuit that and agree together what will happen. Audio
ACC sensitive claims unit closure infuriates therapists
A decision by ACC to close down its sensitive claims unit has infuriated some therapists who say it will leave survivors of sexual violence worse off.
They are also calling the closure a nasty… Audio
Jan Logie on ACC claims from women, Māori, pacific people
New analysis shows women are less likely to make ACC claims; they're more likely to be declined when they do, and receive far less compensation than men.
Over the past five years, it's become harder… Audio
ACC should change how it handles sexual abuse claims - Greens
The Green Party is calling for ACC to change the way it deals with sexual abuse claims, following revelations that most abuse survivors fail to complete applications.
Its ACC spokesperson, Jan Logie… Audio
One person’s vigil is another’s intimidation
Parliament’s Health Committee is hearing public feedback on the possibility of safe zones to distance abortion protests from clinics. It's a rights-versus-rights debate with a lot of personal… Audio
Bill to increase sick leave worked on at Parliament
Progress has been made on a bill to increase employer funded sick leave from five to ten days Audio
MPs keep it local in special debate
Roadworks on the way to Wellington Airport, ambulance wait times in Taieri, Waitematā water quality, and churches in Levin have been highlighted by MPs in a special debate at Parliament. Video, Audio
Labour Party promises to ban conversion therapy
Labour's promise to ban conversion therapy is being welcomed by the Greens, rejected by ACT, while National are staying tight-lipped.
Conversion therapy is a widely-considered harmful practice that… Audio