Teanau Tuiono
Bill looks to address Dawn Raids-linked injustice
A new Member's Bill looks to fix a 40-year-old outcome of the anti-Pacific racism of the Dawn Raids era, restoring the right to New Zealand citizenship for a generation of Samoan people. Audio
Bill looks to address Dawn Raids-linked injustice
A new Member's Bill looks to fix a 40-year-old outcome of the anti-Pacific racism of the Dawn Raids era, restoring the right to New Zealand citizenship for a generation of Samoan people.
AudioThe value of face to face: MPs visit Samoa
The great value of inter-parliamentary travel abroad is the relationships that are built, not just between countries but among the MPs themselves.
The value of face to face: MPs visit Samoa
The great value of inter-parliamentary travel abroad is the relationships that are built, not just between countries but among the MPs themselves.
AudioPhoto essay: cross-party MP group in Samoa
Five New Zealand MPs from across the political spectrum are visiting Samoa to build relationships within the country - and among themselves. Audio
Photo essay: cross-party MP group in Samoa
Five New Zealand MPs from across the political spectrum are visiting Samoa to build relationships within the country - and among themselves.
AudioTreading water: the plight of the First Term MP
What do Nicole McKee, Joseph Mooney, Teanau Tuiono and Sarah Pallett have in common? They’re first term MPs who have shared their experiences with us. Audio
Treading water: the plight of the First Term MP
What do Nicole McKee, Joseph Mooney, Teanau Tuiono and Sarah Pallett have in common? They’re first term MPs who have shared their experiences with us.
AudioThe Green dilemma: principles or power?
Are the Greens better off as activists and agitators? Or is there strength in softening to the centre? Audio
The Green dilemma: principles or power?
Are the Greens better off as activists and agitators? Or is there strength in softening to the centre?
AudioCovid: Orange limits remain ahead of winter uncertainty
The country's traffic light is staying orange, with the government and health experts warning of a rocky winter.
An immunologist says it will be a winter of uncertainty and the Covid Minister says… Audio
Greens concern over fate of West Papua students
The Greens have called for an urgent meeting with Government over the plight of 42 West Papua students who had their autonomous West Papuan scholarships funding cut last year. The students are at… Audio
‘I wish you a wonderful break. You bloody deserve it!’
Parliament finished its year with a final debate: a chance for a last laugh, a litany of thanks, and a quick punch in the conk. And many wishes for a good break after a hard year. Audio
‘I wish you a wonderful break. You bloody deserve it!’
Parliament finished its year with a final debate: a chance for a last laugh, a litany of thanks, and a quick punch in the conk. And many wishes for a good break after a hard year.
AudioMāori Affairs Committee marks its 150th anniversary
The Māori Affairs Select Committee is 150 years old. The media always love profile pieces on ancient folk having a birthday, so here is one on a particularly elderly committee. Audio
Māori Affairs Committee marks its 150th anniversary
The Māori Affairs Select Committee is 150 years old. The media always love profile pieces on ancient folk having a birthday, so here is one on a particularly elderly committee.
AudioFull throttle House work
After a month without progress on debating bills Parliament returned to the debating chamber this week for some full throttle law-making, making up for lost time. Audio
Full throttle House work
After a month without progress on debating bills Parliament returned to the debating chamber this week for some full throttle law-making, making up for lost time.
AudioMPs on the Dawn Raids
This week Parliament held a special debate to give MPs a chance to talk about the official apology for the Dawn Raids of the 1970s. The House has some moments from that debate. Audio
MPs on the Dawn Raids
This week Parliament held a special debate to give MPs a chance to talk about the official apology for the Dawn Raids of the 1970s. The House has some moments from that debate.
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