Trevor Mallard
'This too will pass': MPs give thanks and point a few fingers
Parliament’s precinct is being spring-cleaned and returned to order and the MPs are full of thanks, and a little causative finger pointing.
AudioThe Weekend Panel with Josie Pagani and Chris Wikaira
Joining us on the Weekend Panel this morning are commentator Josie Pagani and PR consultant Chris Wikaira. They discuss the ongoing protests at Parliament grounds, people avoiding contact tracing, and… Audio
New party leaders, new energy, new everything
Parliament's opposition has shuffled its deck thoroughly and the House has reacted like a school room after a lolly scramble - all sugared up and excited. Audio
New party leaders, new energy, new everything
Parliament's opposition has shuffled its deck thoroughly and the House has reacted like a school room after a lolly scramble - all sugared up and excited.
AudioCoaching the troops: Parliament's Speaker on improving process
The Speaker is the guardian, champion and referee of parliamentary process, but he also coaches the foot soldiers in the arts of battle - individually or en masse. Audio
Coaching the troops: Parliament's Speaker on improving process
The Speaker is the guardian, champion and referee of parliamentary process, but he also coaches the foot soldiers in the arts of battle - individually or en masse.
AudioRed, green, blue, yellow? Parliament’s Covid traffic lights
Parliament has approved the traffic light system, and so Parliament must also abide by it. The Speaker, Trevor Mallard discusses the complexities for Parliament and how it will be applied. Audio
Red, green, blue, yellow? Parliament’s Covid traffic lights
Parliament has approved the traffic light system, and so Parliament must also abide by it. The Speaker, Trevor Mallard discusses the complexities for Parliament and how it will be applied.
AudioSpeed shows natural divide
By design there is a gulf between parliaments and governments. It is most obvious when government asks Parliament to go faster. Audio
Speed shows natural divide
By design there is a gulf between parliaments and governments. It is most obvious when government asks Parliament to go faster.
AudioQuestions for Oral Answer for 17 November
Questions for Oral Answer for 17 November. Audio
Diving into Patsy
Patsy questions often get roundly ignored. Today we’re doing the opposite and diving deeper. Video, Audio
Diving into Patsy
Patsy questions often get roundly ignored. Today we’re doing the opposite and diving deeper.
Video, AudioWhen MPs close questions they open options
MPs ask a lot of closed questions during Question Time, but it's not a great way to get the answer you want, or any answer. Audio
When MPs close questions they open options
MPs ask a lot of closed questions during Question Time, but it's not a great way to get the answer you want, or any answer.
AudioHurling your voice in Parliament's chamber
Parliament is back to normal(ish) with MPs flexing their vocal chords, and some comments and misconceptions about the House's microphones. Audio
Hurling your voice in Parliament's chamber
Parliament is back to normal(ish) with MPs flexing their vocal chords, and some comments and misconceptions about the House's microphones.
AudioParliament hails the returning heroes
The House reviews the week in Parliament with praise for paralympians and more than usual unity when the subject is security. Audio
Parliament hails the returning heroes
The House reviews the week in Parliament with praise for paralympians and more than usual unity when the subject is security.
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