Parliament
The most watched committee
The Epidemic Response Committee has had its first meeting. Probably no committee has been more watched - but is it normal?
AudioOn the backbenches: A seven-day-a-week job
National’s Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi was New Zealand’s first Indian and Sikh MP. He reflects on his 12 years in Parliament. Audio
On the backbenches: A seven-day-a-week job
National’s Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi was New Zealand’s first Indian and Sikh MP. He reflects on his 12 years in Parliament.
AudioOn the backbenches: An MP can come from anywhere
Labour’s Jamie Strange went from rock musician to teacher and church minister to walking the halls of Parliament. How did he do it? Audio
On the backbenches: An MP can come from anywhere
Labour’s Jamie Strange went from rock musician to teacher and church minister to walking the halls of Parliament. How did he do it?
AudioOn the backbenches: ‘A really weird job’
Labour’s Deborah Russell says she gets two days a month off from being an MP—so what keeps her busy? Audio
On the backbenches: ‘A really weird job’
Labour’s Deborah Russell says she gets two days a month off from being an MP—so what keeps her busy?
AudioLast minute business at Parliament
The country has been told to self-isolate as it heads towards a nationwide lockdown so why did Parliament meet today? Video, Audio
Last minute business at Parliament
The country has been told to self-isolate as it heads towards a nationwide lockdown so why did Parliament meet today?
Video, AudioParliament works on abortion, tax, and prisoner voting bills amidst Covid-19
Covid-19 is dominating the news and minds of people across the world but it's less of a feature in the debating chamber Audio
Parliament works on abortion, tax, and prisoner voting bills amidst Covid-19
Covid-19 is dominating the news and minds of people across the world but it's less of a feature in the debating chamber
AudioWhere two or three are gathered together…
MPs have changed the rules this week to enable social distance while running the country - lots of distance. Parliament can now e-govern and become ‘The Virtual Parliament’. Audio
Where two or three are gathered together…
MPs have changed the rules this week to enable social distance while running the country - lots of distance. Parliament can now e-govern and become ‘The Virtual Parliament’.
AudioCovid-19 dominates Question Time in Parliament
The Prime Minister has taken some issue over the Leader of the Opposition's questions about Covid-19 testing. Audio
Covid-19 dominates Question Time in Parliament
The Prime Minister has taken some issue over the Leader of the Opposition's questions about Covid-19 testing.
AudioBusiness as normal for Parliament despite Covid-19
The Government has been busy with its response to Covid-19 but as far as Parliament goes it's business as normal says Leader of the House Chris Hipkins Video, Audio
Business as normal for Parliament despite Covid-19
The Government has been busy with its response to Covid-19 but as far as Parliament goes it's business as normal says Leader of the House Chris Hipkins
Video, AudioHow to run a country in a pandemic
If there was a travel ban and MPs couldn't get to Wellington who would run New Zealand, and how? Audio
How to run a country in a pandemic
If there was a travel ban and MPs couldn't get to Wellington who would run New Zealand, and how?
Audio'Ignoring democracy' - how much do MPs listen to the public?
Abortion, euthanasia, and firearms bills drew thousands of submissions but their final impact on legislation left many disappointed. Daniela Maoate-Cox asks how MPs weigh up public opinion when making… Audio
