Nicola Willis
National Party says public housing demand shows government failure
The National Party says growing demand for public housing shows that the government has failed to deliver on its promises.
There are now almost 18,000 eligible households waiting for a state or… Audio
Who else could be NZ Health Minister?
If David Clark vacated the job of Health Minister, who could or would want to slide into a set of shoes that have made a few missteps?
It's no secret the Opposition's gunning for the minister to be… Audio
Students annoyed university courses headed online
Another university is coming under pressure to compensate students who are forced to study online. The University of Waikato has already opted against face-to-face lectures next semester.
Now… Audio
Parliament returns to normal service
Like us all Parliament has been slowly, inexorably returning to normal service. This week included two quite novel events - at least novel recently. Video, Audio
Parliament returns to normal service
Like us all Parliament has been slowly, inexorably returning to normal service. This week included two quite novel events - at least novel recently.
Video, AudioNicola Willis rockets up National Party list after reshuffle
National leader Todd Muller has wasted little time in reshuffling reshuffling his caucus.
Among the more dramatic moves is the ascension of MP Nicola Willis, who leaps from number 45 to 14 on the… Audio
Parliament working under urgency to pass Covid-19 legislation
MPs have worked on Covid-19 related bills under urgency shortening a process from months to hours. Audio
Parliament working under urgency to pass Covid-19 legislation
MPs have worked on Covid-19 related bills under urgency shortening a process from months to hours.
AudioDeveloping frameworks for referendums
A bill that will outline the framework for the cannabis referendum has passed its first reading in the House. Audio
Developing frameworks for referendums
A bill that will outline the framework for the cannabis referendum has passed its first reading in the House.
AudioWellington bus problems: Response not good enough - Willis
Wellington's city council and its regional council are pointing the finger at each for who's to blame for the city's bus network woes.
A year into the problem-plagued overhaul, about 30 bus services… Audio
Nicola Willis, Ginny Andersen on safety at Parliament
A Parliamentary Service staffer has been stood down following an allegation of sexual assault some years ago.
The Speaker Trevor Mallard says a female staff member came forward following his… Audio
NZ Bus told to ‘hand the buses back to the ratepayers’
NZ Bus has received more than 17,000 fines in five months for late buses, cancellations and using buses that were too small for the route. Now Wellington Regional Council will have to decide soon… Audio
Wellington bus process ‘was correct’ – regional council
The Greater Regional Council has apologised to Wellington bus users but told a parliamentary committee it wouldn't change anything if it had the chance to go back and start the process all over again.
…Swearing in the House
A new MP has been swearing in the House but nobody minded, in fact, they applauded it. Video, Audio
Swearing in the House
A new MP has been swearing in the House but nobody minded, in fact, they applauded it.
Video, AudioThe Royal Wedding preparations
A day out from the Royal Wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry the panelists discuss the appeal of the wedding and all its fanfare, plus we hear a snippet from the cellist who will perform at the… Audio
The compost heap could be lethal
Researchers say deaths from fungal infections now exceed that of malaria, globally. One expert says one of the problems is compost heaps, which can be dangerous for those who don't have a strong… Audio
Cricket coin toss could be no more
The ICC is considering scrapping the traditional coin toss from test cricket. Instead the organisation is considering giving the visiting side the opportunity to pick whether to bay or bowl first. Audio
Modular houses as a solution
There is word the government has an offer form an Australian company to build modular houses, as a way to tackle the housing shortage. Audio
