Parliament
Gay law reform: a tactics masterclass
Thirty five years later, Fran Wilde and Trevor Mallard discuss the campaign, strategy and tactics involved in the 1985-86 campaign to legalise gay sex.
AudioStaying alive for the next 40 years? Treasury is planning your future.
How will decisions made about Covid-19, climate change, housing and an ageing population play out 40 years from now? The Treasury is making predictions and wants the public to weigh in. Audio
Staying alive for the next 40 years? Treasury is planning your future.
How will decisions made about Covid-19, climate change, housing and an ageing population play out 40 years from now? The Treasury is making predictions and wants the public to weigh in.
AudioThe rise of the 13th question
Parliament has seen an unusual increase recently in what is usually a rare event... a 13th question Audio
The rise of the 13th question
Parliament has seen an unusual increase recently in what is usually a rare event... a 13th question
AudioNational gives Labour's Louisa Wall speaking slot to address mental health in Parliament
In a highly unusual move, National has given a Labour MP one of its speaking slots in Parliament.
During a debate on the Zero Suicide report, National's Matt Doocey told the House Labour's MP Louisa… Audio
Comedy stylings and slap-downs: a debating tradition
There is a surprising amount of humour at Parliament, especially in the General Debate and especially as an opening riposte to the previous speaker. Audio
Comedy stylings and slap-downs: a debating tradition
There is a surprising amount of humour at Parliament, especially in the General Debate and especially as an opening riposte to the previous speaker.
AudioThe ministerial sprint: how to manage multiple jobs
Most government ministers do four or more different jobs, so Phil Smith asks Chris Hipkins for advice on juggling, sprinting and wearing multiple hats. Audio
The ministerial sprint: how to manage multiple jobs
Most government ministers do four or more different jobs, so Phil Smith asks Chris Hipkins for advice on juggling, sprinting and wearing multiple hats.
AudioHate speech, three waters reform, and Oranga Tamariki in question time
Questions on hate speech, assault of children in state care, and reform of water services management have been asked of Ministers at Parliament. Audio
Hate speech, three waters reform, and Oranga Tamariki in question time
Questions on hate speech, assault of children in state care, and reform of water services management have been asked of Ministers at Parliament.
AudioExposure Draft: a public brainstorm on RMA replacement
Unusually, Parliament has sent a draft bill to select committee for public feedback with a general call for ideas on improving consents. Audio
Exposure Draft: a public brainstorm on RMA replacement
Unusually, Parliament has sent a draft bill to select committee for public feedback with a general call for ideas on improving consents.
AudioThe Firsts and Thirds: this week’s key debates
Every debate is equal but are first and third readings more equal than others? Probably not. We have the firsts and thirds for the week. Audio
The Firsts and Thirds: this week’s key debates
Every debate is equal but are first and third readings more equal than others? Probably not. We have the firsts and thirds for the week.
AudioMPs agree: ‘Nice guys finish first’
The House gets a rare opportunity to discuss something upbeat - cricket; after the 'team of five million' beat 'the team of one billion' (to paraphrase the Deputy PM). Audio
MPs agree: ‘Nice guys finish first’
The House gets a rare opportunity to discuss something upbeat - cricket; after the 'team of five million' beat 'the team of one billion' (to paraphrase the Deputy PM).
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