Parliament
The MPs that don't hate each other
Parliament isn't all fiery debate and smart comebacks, in fact, MPs of all political colours get along. But only some are willing to admit it.
Parliamentary Rules
Inside Parliament’s Rulebook: Why can’t MPs call each other liars? Why do Speakers wield so much power? And which MP was kicked out just for sarcasm? In this episode, Guyon and Corin trace 175 years… Video, Audio
NZ delegation Taiwan trip draws rebuke from China
A cross-party visit to Taiwan has drawn a strong rebuke from China, which has accused the New Zealand MPs of colluding with pro-independence separatist forces. New Zealand does not recognise Taiwan as… Audio
A haka, a political standoff, and the role of tikanga
The Treaty Principles Bill is all but dead, but the fallout from a protest haka in Parliament has Te Pati Maori MPs at odds with the Privileges Committee Audio
Is it 10,000 or 40,000? How to count a big crowd
Explainer - Estimates of hīkoi attendees ranged from more than 100,000 to fewer than 30,000. We look at the challenges and controversies of crowd counting.
Water cooler chat: Parliament’s General Debate
From birthday messages, to lamenting New Zealand cultural icons, the General Debate enables MPs to climb onto the soapbox and yarn about whatever's on their mind. Audio
Water cooler chat: Parliament’s General Debate
From birthday messages, to lamenting New Zealand cultural icons, the General Debate enables MPs to climb onto the soapbox and yarn about whatever's on their mind.
Audio‘Stripping is not exploitative, theft is’, strippers tell MPs
An adult entertainment activism group who are dancing through Parliament's petition process discuss issues, solutions and the experience of political engagement. Audio
‘Stripping is not exploitative, theft is’, strippers tell MPs
An adult entertainment activism group who are dancing through Parliament's petition process discuss issues, solutions and the experience of political engagement.
AudioProposed anti-gang laws: What you need to know
We've been hearing a lot about anti-gang measures, with new legislation going through Parliament. RNZ is here to explain what it's all about.
Parliament 2023: Year of the shake-up
The House offers a recap on the many changes that Parliament went through in 2023, including the increased use of Te Reo and efforts to make parliament more accessible for people who live with… Audio
Parliament’s first choice of debate topic is Gaza
Parliament pushed back it's business on Thursday to begin with an hour of debate over how far to go in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Audio
Parliament’s first choice of debate topic is Gaza
Parliament pushed back it's business on Thursday to begin with an hour of debate over how far to go in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
AudioMusic reviewer Grant Smithies
The only solo album by former Clean/ Chills/ Snapper/ Puddle/ Great Unwashed member Peter Gutteridge has just been reissued, and it's an eccentric thriller from the first track to the last. Grant… Audio
Empty the mattress: Parliament’s week
Among Parliament's key bills this week is one to update emergency management relationships and one to protect your bank deposits because mattresses have better uses. Grant Robertson picks his bills to… Audio
Empty the mattress: Parliament’s week
Among Parliament's key bills this week is one to update emergency management relationships and one to protect your bank deposits because mattresses have better uses. Grant Robertson picks his bills to…
AudioQuestion Time as a forum for political messaging
As the election nears, Question Time transforms into a forum for party political messaging. It’s not the ideal format for messaging and it doesn’t always go well. Audio
