Andrew Geddis
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 10th September 2025
In today's episode, the Court of Appeal has turned down a bid to quash Scott Watson's convictions for the murders of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart; The government's being urged to treat organised crime as… Audio
What is and isn't allowed on local council ballot papers
If you've opened your local election voting envelope you may have noticed some candidates pushing the boundaries when it comes to their party affiliation. University of Otago legal expert Andrew… Audio
Should people be able to protest outside your home?
Professor Andrew Geddis from the University of Otago's faculty of law joins Emile Donovan to discuss the balance between free speech and privacy. Audio
Referendum on four-year term likely
A referendum on a four-year Parliamentary term is all but guaranteed, with the select committee recommending it proceed. Otago University law expert Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Government to scrap same day election enrolment
Leaving it to the last minute to enrol to vote will become a thing of the past, under sweeping electoral law changes the Government's announced today. The changes mean enrolment will close before the… Audio
Suspension suspended: The Privileges Committee drama
Professor Andrew Geddis from the University of Otago's law faculty joins Emile Donovan to explain the bureaucracy and the politics at play with the suspension of Te Pāti Māori MPs, a motion… Audio
Te Pāti Māori co-leaders face three week suspension over haka
The co-leaders of Te Pāti Māori face a three-week suspension from Parliament after the Privileges Committee deemed a haka performed in the house could have been intimidating to members. University of… Audio
Sensible satire?
Electoral law expert Andrew Geddis weighs in on new billboards from the Sensible Sentencing Trust - attributed at the very bottom of the billboards, in very small font. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 2 April 2025
On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins joins us for his weekly chat, US prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, three Te Pāti Māori MPs are planning to skip Wednesday's… Audio
Te Pāti Māori MPs to skip Privileges Committee hearing
Three Te Pāti Māori MPs are planning to skip Wednesday's Privileges Committee hearing over their conduct in the House, claiming their fundamental rights are being ignored. Law expert Andrew Geddis… Audio
Four-year parliamentary term legislation details explained
The government is introducing legislation on creating a four-year parliamentary term, but it's subject to a referendum and caveated with an intriguing rider. University of Otago law professor Andrew… Audio
Debate continues over the use of 'Aotearoa' in Parliament
Public law professor, and parliament watcher, Andrew Geddis joins Emile Donovan to explain the issues around Parliament's standing orders. Audio
Expert on proposal to give police more power during protests
A legal expert says a proposal to give police increased legal power to deal with protests will impose constraints on the rights of protestors. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to… Audio
The case for and against four-year government terms
Professor Andrew Geddis from the Faculty of Law at the University of Otago joins Emile Donovan to looks at the pros and cons. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 7th January
On today's episode, Dame Tariana Turia is laid to rest in Whanganui, Sir Bill English reflects on her legacy and Justin Trudeau resigns after nine years in his country's top office. Plus, the legal… Audio
Last day for feedback on Treaty Principles Bill
Its the final day for public feedback on David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill. Legal expert Andrew Geddis tells Morning report he expects "Tens of thousands" of New Zealanders to make a submission. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 12 December 2024
On today's episode, the government has announced its plan to replace the Interisland ferries, but there are still many questions to be answered, an Otago University legal expert has described the… Audio
Legal expert on Fast-Track Approvals bill
An Otago University legal expert has described the government's treatment of the Fast-Track Approvals Bill as "bad law-making". Professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
North Island electoral boundaries to be moved
The North Island's electoral boundaries will be redrawn before the next national election. Stats NZ says the number of North Island general electorates will decrease from 49 to 48, to account for… Audio
Legal expert on Greens using waka-jumping law to remove Darleen Tana from Parliament
Green Party delegates voted unanimously last night to eject Darleen Tana from Parliament. Legal expert Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
