Parliament
A miscellany of Parliament
From The House on Sunday, an oddment of events from a week in the House; and a chat about the 2020 Election Inquiry.
AudioTrans-Tasman travel bubble dominates question time
The trans-Tasman travel bubble dominated question time this week with the Opposition pressing the Government for details on dates and entry requirements Audio
Trans-Tasman travel bubble dominates question time
The trans-Tasman travel bubble dominated question time this week with the Opposition pressing the Government for details on dates and entry requirements
AudioEveryone deserves a defence - even Patsy
Soft-ball questions to MPs get derided. What is the point of the 'patsy question'?
Everyone deserves a defence - even Patsy
Soft-ball questions to MPs get derided. What is the point of the 'patsy question'?
AudioGetting a budget run-up
Before Parliament can unveil a new budget, it has to tidy away the paperwork from last year’s one. The budget run-up is also a warm down. Audio
Getting a budget run-up
Before Parliament can unveil a new budget, it has to tidy away the paperwork from last year’s one. The budget run-up is also a warm down.
AudioRise of the House of quizzes: questions gain ground in parliament
Parliament has always been about arguments and speeches, but questions have got loose and are roaming free. Audio
Rise of the House of quizzes: questions gain ground in parliament
Parliament has always been about arguments and speeches, but questions have got loose and are roaming free.
AudioWhipping the biggest pack: managing a huge caucus
Labour has an absolute majority in Parliament. That makes some things easier but the whips that manage ‘the team of 65’ have a huge job. Video, Audio
Whipping the biggest pack: managing a huge caucus
Labour has an absolute majority in Parliament. That makes some things easier but the whips that manage ‘the team of 65’ have a huge job.
Video, AudioCovid-19 alert level announcement - latest from Parliament
Political reporter Katie Scotcher joins Lisa Owen with details of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's press conference which began at 4pm. Video, Audio
Baptism of fire for new master
Parliament can be like a raucous schoolroom where some boys consider new teachers are fair game. When does a robust contest cross a line into unreasonable behaviour? Video, Audio
Baptism of fire for new master
Parliament can be like a raucous schoolroom where some boys consider new teachers are fair game. When does a robust contest cross a line into unreasonable behaviour?
Video, AudioThe hungry, hungry parliament
Parliament usually sits on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. This week it’s doing Tuesday twice, then skipping to Thursday.
The hungry, hungry parliament
Parliament usually sits on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. This week it’s doing Tuesday twice, then skipping to Thursday.
AudioParliament finally pulls back the joystick
Parliament has been puttering along in second gear since the election. Now the interruptions and formalities are fading as it nears lift-off. Audio
Parliament finally pulls back the joystick
Parliament has been puttering along in second gear since the election. Now the interruptions and formalities are fading as it nears lift-off.
AudioDebating without agenda on Parliament's agenda
Parliament debates all the time but until now it seldom did so just to see what it thinks. This week we hear what it thinks about Aid to the Pacific.
Debating without agenda on Parliament's agenda
Parliament debates all the time but until now it seldom did so just to see what it thinks. This week we hear what it thinks about Aid to the Pacific.
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