Chris Hipkins
Connecting with the next generation
Low voter turnout is a perennial issue but Parliament is hoping to buck the trend with workshops aimed at those under the voting age
AudioParliament this week: The debate on the Prime Minister’s statement continues
As Parliament enters its second sitting week of the year, MPs will be busy debating topics including polytechnics, voting, and the Government’s plan. Audio
Parliament this week: The debate on the Prime Minister’s statement continues
As Parliament enters its second sitting week of the year, MPs will be busy debating topics including polytechnics, voting, and the Government’s plan.
AudioUniversities ask for travel ban exemption for Chinese students
Universities have asked the government to exempt thousands of Chinese students from New Zealand's ban on international arrivals from mainland China.
The ban, which is aimed at stopping the spread of… Audio
...and by opposing end them
When Parliament finally begins each year it goes off with a bang, and in an election year moreso. In the first debate the parties demoed their election messages. They were selling both sunflowers… Audio
...and by opposing end them
When Parliament finally begins each year it goes off with a bang, and in an election year moreso. In the first debate the parties demoed their election messages. They were selling both sunflowers…
AudioMPs pay tribute to former PM Mike Moore
MPs will pay tribute to the former Prime Minister Mike Moore when they return to Parliament today for the first sitting day of 2020. Audio
MPs pay tribute to former PM Mike Moore
MPs will pay tribute to the former Prime Minister Mike Moore when they return to Parliament today for the first sitting day of 2020.
AudioMore bad enrolment figures for polytechnics
Mid-year enrolment figures indicate many polytechnics have had another terrible year with one institute losing 1000 full-time students.
The figures for domestic enrolments in August show 15… Audio
Few low-decile students in fees-free scheme
Enrolment figures show just 29 percent of the tertiary students who benefited from the government's zero-fee scheme last year came from schools in the bottom five deciles.
The schools have 40 percent… Audio
Cleaning up the year
This is Parliament’s ultimate week of the year. But the line-up is less in the sense of the epitome of superlative greats, and more the eventual, terminal, conclusion. Audio
Cleaning up the year
This is Parliament’s ultimate week of the year. But the line-up is less in the sense of the epitome of superlative greats, and more the eventual, terminal, conclusion.
AudioWacky Wednesday Racing
This Wednesday at Parliament they’re squeezing in next Wednesday as well. Who knew MPs were so powerful? Audio
Wacky Wednesday Racing
This Wednesday at Parliament they’re squeezing in next Wednesday as well. Who knew MPs were so powerful?
AudioFrom sloth to cheetah in one easy motion
Parliament can be sluggish. It’s actually designed that way. But sometimes it turns on the after-burners and gets the wind in its hair as it debates. Audio
From sloth to cheetah in one easy motion
Parliament can be sluggish. It’s actually designed that way. But sometimes it turns on the after-burners and gets the wind in its hair as it debates.
AudioForeign donations, referendums, and education at Parliament this week
Parliament's calendar has just three weeks left in the year for MPs to work on legislation. This week will include bills on referendums, foreign donations, and education. Audio
Foreign donations, referendums, and education at Parliament this week
Parliament's calendar has just three weeks left in the year for MPs to work on legislation. This week will include bills on referendums, foreign donations, and education.
AudioChris Hipkins on new rules for physical restraint in schools
New rules for the use of physical restraint in schools are on the way.
Changes make it clear that physical force can be used, as a last resort, to keep students safe from harm. The measures are part… Audio
Schools get early Christmas present to tune of $400 million
Schools will get an early Christmas present to the tune of $400 million to spend on upgrades to school property and grounds.
It was the main pitch to members from the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at… Audio
