Parliament
Plain language? Forsooth, forfend!
This week Parliament debated a members' bill from Rachel Boyack that aims to combat official gobbledegook. Some MPs fought it tooth and nail as tantamount to balderdash, gadzooks!
AudioQueen holiday bill debate not all misty-eyed
MPs have been reflecting on the Queen's death again, with the passage of a bill under urgency to create a one-off public holiday for her. But not all the reflections were misty-eyed. Audio
Queen holiday bill debate not all misty-eyed
MPs have been reflecting on the Queen's death again, with the passage of a bill under urgency to create a one-off public holiday for her. But not all the reflections were misty-eyed.
AudioMPs get back into the rhythm
After a couple of short weeks at Parliament MPs are getting back into the rhythm with some work to catch up on, like a tardy approval of the budget. Audio
MPs get back into the rhythm
After a couple of short weeks at Parliament MPs are getting back into the rhythm with some work to catch up on, like a tardy approval of the budget.
AudioA contentious and agreeable Wednesday
Debate on several Member's Bills this week is set to offer a mix of the contentious and the agreeable.
A contentious and agreeable Wednesday
Debate on several Member's Bills this week is set to offer a mix of the contentious and the agreeable.
AudioTe reo Māori thrives as petition anniversary marked
The revitalisation of te reo Māori was abundantly evident as a big crowd converged on Parliament to mark 50 years since the Māori Language Petition. Audio
Te reo Māori thrives as petition anniversary marked
The revitalisation of te reo Māori was abundantly evident as a big crowd converged on Parliament to mark 50 years since the Māori Language Petition.
AudioCondolences & congratulations: A very short week in Parliament
Parliament sat for less than two hours this week, sending condolences to King Charles and giving itself an extension on its budget homework. Audio
Condolences & congratulations: A very short week in Parliament
Parliament sat for less than two hours this week, sending condolences to King Charles and giving itself an extension on its budget homework.
AudioThe Week in Detail: Baggage, backbenchers and school boards
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The Week in Detail: Baggage, backbenchers and school boards
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioBringing Parliament and more to the people: PTV
Parliament TV offers the public the chance to catch all sittings of Parliament and more besides. Audio
Bringing Parliament and more to the people: PTV
Parliament TV offers the public the chance to catch all sittings of Parliament and more besides.
AudioParliament journos back on the tiles
Press Gallery journalists are in their element after the regular bridge run returned from the Grand Hall to the 1st floor foyer of Parliament House, the place known as 'the tiles'. Audio
Parliament journos back on the tiles
Press Gallery journalists are in their element after the regular bridge run returned from the Grand Hall to the 1st floor foyer of Parliament House, the place known as 'the tiles'.
AudioFreedom Campers debate offers insights on MPs
Debate during the first reading of the Self-contained Motor Vehicles Legislation Bill offered insights into the lives of at least two MPs and the marketing mindset of another pair. Audio