Johnny Blades
Special debate on draft version of Resource Management Act replacement
Parliament shows its flexibility during an extended sitting when Special Debate will take place on a couple of complex items, notably the Natural and Built Environments Bill exposure draft. Audio
Special debate on draft version of Resource Management Act replacement
Parliament shows its flexibility during an extended sitting when Special Debate will take place on a couple of complex items, notably the Natural and Built Environments Bill exposure draft.
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No matter what, any petition to parliament gets heard
The specialist Petitions Committee has processed a record number of petitions and it's only half way through the term. It hears petitions on almost anything. Audio
No matter what, any petition to parliament gets heard
The specialist Petitions Committee has processed a record number of petitions and it's only half way through the term. It hears petitions on almost anything.
AudioSelect committees by Zoom, the great leveller
Doing select committees by Zoom can be clunky and lacking in nuance compared to in-person experience, but those who chair committees acknowledge that it improves overall accessibility of the public to… Audio
Select committees by Zoom, the great leveller
Doing select committees by Zoom can be clunky and lacking in nuance compared to in-person experience, but those who chair committees acknowledge that it improves overall accessibility of the public to…
AudioIt’s the putting right that counts, or something like that
Debating legislation is about getting things right, but sometimes settling on what is right can be a bruising exercise for MPs, as Parliament witnessed during debate on a Member’s Bill today. Audio
It’s the putting right that counts, or something like that
Debating legislation is about getting things right, but sometimes settling on what is right can be a bruising exercise for MPs, as Parliament witnessed during debate on a Member’s Bill today.
AudioUrgency called for as parliament committee works on pay gaps
Parliament’s Education and Workforce select committee has recommended that Government should consider requiring greater pay transparency from employers, and has been petitioned to add some urgency and… Audio
Urgency called for as parliament committee works on pay gaps
Parliament’s Education and Workforce select committee has recommended that Government should consider requiring greater pay transparency from employers, and has been petitioned to add some urgency and…
AudioScrutiny of appropriations and appropriating for scrutiny
The latest from the House Audio
Scrutiny of appropriations and appropriating for scrutiny
The latest from the House
AudioDuelling quotes and holiday stars
This week in The House Phil Smith talks the tactics of Question Time while Johnny Blades looks at the unified division of debate over the new Matariki Public Holiday. Audio
Duelling quotes and holiday stars
This week in The House Phil Smith talks the tactics of Question Time while Johnny Blades looks at the unified division of debate over the new Matariki Public Holiday.
AudioJourney of learning: Matariki Holiday becomes law
Debate on the Te Kāhui Matariki Public Holiday Bill found everyone in agreement that the start of the Māori lunar calendar should be marked, but not everyone agreeing a new public holiday should go… Audio
Journey of learning: Matariki Holiday becomes law
Debate on the Te Kāhui Matariki Public Holiday Bill found everyone in agreement that the start of the Māori lunar calendar should be marked, but not everyone agreeing a new public holiday should go…
AudioLessons from Christchurch inform Earthquake Commission transition
A new Bill looks to make life easier for people affected by major disasters, following the human disaster created by shortcomings of the Earthquake Commission in its response to the Christchurch… Audio
