Chris Hipkins
Bang for your buck - were taxes spent good?
Billions of dollars are channeled by the government into public services every year and every year MPs question whether or not it was money well spent in the Annual Review Debate.
AudioA roadmap to Parliament’s week
Some weeks Parliament is a cavalcade of gripping bills, some weeks the interest is in what won’t be happening. Audio
A roadmap to Parliament’s week
Some weeks Parliament is a cavalcade of gripping bills, some weeks the interest is in what won’t be happening.
Audio'No decisions' on fees-free study after first year - Hipkins
The Government's zero fees scheme for tertiary study appears to have done little to encourage more students to hit the books. A survey by Canterbury University researchers has found less than six… Audio
Busy week in the House
It's going to be a busy busy week in Parliament, and it's not just guns. Chris Hipkins is the man with the agenda. Audio
Busy week in the House
It's going to be a busy busy week in Parliament, and it's not just guns. Chris Hipkins is the man with the agenda.
AudioEducation Minister faces third primary teachers' strike
Primary school teachers and principals have voted to reject the latest offer from the Ministry of Education. Chris Hipkins is the Education Minister. He talks to Susie Ferguson. Audio
Pushing gun laws through Parliament
The Leader of the House Chris Hipkins tells The House how firearms legislation can be processed more quickly by Parliament. Audio
Pushing gun laws through Parliament
The Leader of the House Chris Hipkins tells The House how firearms legislation can be processed more quickly by Parliament.
AudioA brief and sober House - Parliament after the shootings
When Parliament resumes on Tuesday it will be in a sombre mood. And the focus of a shortened week will be the Christchurch attacks. Audio
A brief and sober House - Parliament after the shootings
When Parliament resumes on Tuesday it will be in a sombre mood. And the focus of a shortened week will be the Christchurch attacks.
AudioI hope you like numbers
Parliament has leapt into its second chunk of business for the year, with a week that's all about numbers. Tax, budgets, tax, commerce, tax, spending, tax, tax. Audio
I hope you like numbers
Parliament has leapt into its second chunk of business for the year, with a week that's all about numbers. Tax, budgets, tax, commerce, tax, spending, tax, tax.
AudioOmbudsman warns govt agencies over OIA delays
The Ombudsman is warning government departments not to use the Official Information Act as a way of dragging their feet in response to media enquiries. The National Party says there is an increasing… Audio
Govt introduces mininmum quals for at-home ECE services
At-home early childhood businesses must get their staff qualified or lose access to $150 million a year in government subsidies. Home-based carers look after about 18,000 children and have the… Audio
Leading the House through week two
Leader of the House Chris Hipkins gives an overview of what MPs will work on this week while in the debating chamber. Audio
Leading the House through week two
Leader of the House Chris Hipkins gives an overview of what MPs will work on this week while in the debating chamber.
AudioMerger proposal to give trainers more say - Education Minister
Industry training organisations are worried a government proposal to merge all 16 of the country's polytechnics will result in fewer apprentices being trained. But Minister of Education Chris Hipkins… Audio
Debating the PM’s statement
The Leader of the House explains how the debate on the Prime Minister’s statement works. Audio
Debating the PM’s statement
The Leader of the House explains how the debate on the Prime Minister’s statement works.
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