Kieran Mc Anulty
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.
AudioRural Labour MP responds to farmers' criticisms
Farming communities are unhappy with the rules, regulations and policies being developed in Wellington -- and the pace at which they are being implemented. Many want the reforms wound back. Labour MP… Audio
MPs agree: ‘Nice guys finish first’
The House gets a rare opportunity to discuss something upbeat - cricket; after the 'team of five million' beat 'the team of one billion' (to paraphrase the Deputy PM). Audio
MPs agree: ‘Nice guys finish first’
The House gets a rare opportunity to discuss something upbeat - cricket; after the 'team of five million' beat 'the team of one billion' (to paraphrase the Deputy PM).
AudioBill to remove holiday alcohol restrictions gaining momentum
A Bill that would remove alcohol restrictions over Easter, Christmas Day and Anzac Day may gain extra momentum due to a rule change at Parliament.
Labour's Kieran McAnulty's Bill would change the… Audio
Rule change for Member's Bills could see booze sold on Easter
Members bills have produced dramatic law changes like anti-smacking, marriage equality and more recently assisted dying - but up until now it's been the luck of the draw.
MPs who are not ministers… Audio
Kieran McAnulty pushes bill to scrap Easter alcohol sale limits
A member's bill that would remove alcohol sale restrictions over Easter, on Christmas Day and Anzac Day is gaining momentum, with a push to use a new rule to get it before Parliament.
Labour's Kieran… Audio
Whipping the biggest pack: managing a huge caucus
Labour has an absolute majority in Parliament. That makes some things easier but the whips that manage ‘the team of 65’ have a huge job. Video, Audio
Whipping the biggest pack: managing a huge caucus
Labour has an absolute majority in Parliament. That makes some things easier but the whips that manage ‘the team of 65’ have a huge job.
Video, AudioElection 2020: Wairarapa swings from blue to red
The Wairarapa electorate has kept it's true blue status for five consecutive elections but on Saturday turned red for the first time in fifteen years.
The last Labour MP to win the seat was Georgina… Audio
Parliament's final debate
The 52nd Parliament has come to an end and in typical parliamentary fashion the MPs finished it off with a debate. Audio
Parliament's final debate
The 52nd Parliament has come to an end and in typical parliamentary fashion the MPs finished it off with a debate.
AudioReshuffling the electoral deck
Twice a decade when New Zealand counts itself our democracy also gets a light shuffle to make it fairer. But how? Audio
Reshuffling the electoral deck
Twice a decade when New Zealand counts itself our democracy also gets a light shuffle to make it fairer. But how?
AudioNormal service resumes, amicably
After months of gridlock the passage was finally open for member’s bills this week and three went shooting amicably through. Audio
Normal service resumes, amicably
After months of gridlock the passage was finally open for member’s bills this week and three went shooting amicably through.
AudioVoluntary euthanasia referendum likely next year
New Zealanders are likely to face a referendum next year on whether to legalise voluntary euthanasia after a make-or-break vote in Parliament last night. MPs voted 63 to 57 to amend the End of Life… Audio
Inter-Parliamentary cricketers proud of Black Caps effort
New Zealand's Inter-Parliamentary Cricket XI watched the New Zealand v England final at the home of cricket, Lord's. The co-captains of the squad, Labour's Kieran McAnulty and National's Chris Bishop… Audio
Inter-Parliamentary cricketers hopes to mimic Black Caps' win
The Inter-Parliamentary Cricket World Cup is underway in London, with New Zealand playing its first competition match today.
They'll be hoping the Black Caps winning ways have rubbed off on them as… Audio
Politics put aside for Parliamentary Cricket World Cup
They're used to sledging in the house - but as to whether they've got what it takes on the cricket pitch is about to be tested.
The Inter-Parliamentary Cricket World Cup is set to hit-off next week… Video, Audio