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Bill tackling supermarket duopoly to become law
Legislation tackling a power imbalance in the grocery industry is among several bills that wound their way through the committee stage in Parliament this week. Audio
Bill tackling supermarket duopoly to become law
Legislation tackling a power imbalance in the grocery industry is among several bills that wound their way through the committee stage in Parliament this week.
AudioJan 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
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'A bob each way': Jacqui Dean on Parliament career
As she prepares to retire after 18 years in Parliament, National's Jacqui Dean has a knack for straight talk, and doesn’t mince her words about the work of an MP. Audio
'A bob each way': Jacqui Dean on Parliament career
As she prepares to retire after 18 years in Parliament, National's Jacqui Dean has a knack for straight talk, and doesn’t mince her words about the work of an MP.
AudioRetiring 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
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.
AudioRugby, racing and beer: MPs tackle NZ's holy trinity
MPs have been making laws to enable access to alcohol at race meetings on race days and during those early hours at pubs when rugby's World Cup is broadcast from France. Audio
Rugby, racing and beer: MPs tackle NZ's holy trinity
MPs have been making laws to enable access to alcohol at race meetings on race days and during those early hours at pubs when rugby's World Cup is broadcast from France.
AudioTesty exchange highlights reach of select committee
A testy exchange in the foreign affairs select committee this week served as a reminder that Parliament’s committees decide for themselves who they should be briefed by and how often. Audio
Testy exchange highlights reach of select committee
A testy exchange in the foreign affairs select committee this week served as a reminder that Parliament’s committees decide for themselves who they should be briefed by and how often.
AudioHow the Opposition shares its shots at Government
The Shadow Leader of the House, Michael Woodhouse, talks us through how questions are allocated and who gets to ask them on Question Time. Audio
How the Opposition shares its shots at Government
The Shadow Leader of the House, Michael Woodhouse, talks us through how questions are allocated and who gets to ask them on Question Time.
AudioDisability access a work in progress for parliament
Efforts are underway to make Parliament more accessible for people who live with disability, after a new position of Senior Accessibility Advisor was established. Audio
Disability access a work in progress for parliament
Efforts are underway to make Parliament more accessible for people who live with disability, after a new position of Senior Accessibility Advisor was established.
AudioBudget week goings on, diamonds in the rough
This week was Budget week at Parliament, but instead of boring you with numbers, The House dives into limitations of party leaders' responses in the Budget Debate and what got done under urgency. Audio
