Parliament
Parliament plays catch-up
Parliament lost three weeks of debating time recently. Now the government is clawing back time to get things done, like bills on counter-terrorism, drinking water and a Matariki holiday.
Audio‘Don't be a tero, get the wero’
Spring has come to Wellington and to Parliament. One is blustery at best, the other is slowly filling with masked MPs. Audio
‘Don't be a tero, get the wero’
Spring has come to Wellington and to Parliament. One is blustery at best, the other is slowly filling with masked MPs.
AudioSupport dogs and local body conflicts of interest
The members' bills that flew through Parliament this week, and those that failed; including bills on disability dogs, autonomous sanctions and local body conflicts of interest. Audio
Support dogs and local body conflicts of interest
The members' bills that flew through Parliament this week, and those that failed; including bills on disability dogs, autonomous sanctions and local body conflicts of interest.
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.
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's back to business plan
Parliament is back in business this week with some catching up to do. Here’s what they’re debating.
Parliament's back to business plan
Parliament is back in business this week with some catching up to do. Here’s what they’re debating.
AudioThe safe bet and the cash cache: imprest supply
MPs have been arguing about imprest supply recently. Partly, that argument assumes you don’t understand what it is. You’re about to. Audio
The safe bet and the cash cache: imprest supply
MPs have been arguing about imprest supply recently. Partly, that argument assumes you don’t understand what it is. You’re about to.
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.
AudioA budget week but covid questions
In a parliamentary week that was all about passing the budget, Question Time did not get the memo - it was all about Covid-19. Audio
A budget week but covid questions
In a parliamentary week that was all about passing the budget, Question Time did not get the memo - it was all about Covid-19.
AudioSecurity draws major parties together
When New Zealand faces a security issue the major political parties often co-operate, focusing more on solutions than blame, as this week demonstrates. Audio
Security draws major parties together
When New Zealand faces a security issue the major political parties often co-operate, focusing more on solutions than blame, as this week demonstrates.
AudioEnough debate, show me the money
Parliament is slowly returning to normal. This week the House moves beyond its 'government oversight' function and adds 'approving spending' and 'supplying the actual cash'. Audio
