David Seymour
The rise of the 13th question
Parliament has seen an unusual increase recently in what is usually a rare event... a 13th question
AudioMāori not sure of proposed water infrastructure reforms
As the Government unveils its ambitious new plan for water, hapū and iwi are worried their voices won't be heard in the four mega agencies proposed,
One example is rural Māori in the North, who… Audio
Covid-19: Vaccine rollout won't be accelerated in Wellington
The Covid-19 vaccine roll out won't be ramped up in the capital to ring fence any possible spread of the virus.
An Auditor-General's report says says the government's received advice on using the… Audio
Standing by statements at Parliament
Parliament's question times have been littered with a recurring question about whether the Prime Minister stands by their statements. Audio
Standing by statements at Parliament
Parliament's question times have been littered with a recurring question about whether the Prime Minister stands by their statements.
AudioTravel bubbles, travel bans, and Covid-test rules approved by MPs
Covid19 rules on travel bans, travel bubbles, vaccinations, and test kits have been approved by MPs as part of regular scrutiny of Covid-19 orders Audio
Travel bubbles, travel bans, and Covid-test rules approved by MPs
Covid19 rules on travel bans, travel bubbles, vaccinations, and test kits have been approved by MPs as part of regular scrutiny of Covid-19 orders
AudioACT Party unveils goal to double MP numbers at annual conference
Off the back of its best-ever election result, the ACT Party wants to double the number of MPs it has at Parliament to at least 20.
Hundreds of supporters gathered for the party's annual conference… Audio
Budget 2021: The numbers may change but the process stays the same
Budget 2021 dominates Parliament with the Government revealing where it plans to spend the country's money over the next financial year but the process to approve it doesn't change Audio
Budget 2021: The numbers may change but the process stays the same
Budget 2021 dominates Parliament with the Government revealing where it plans to spend the country's money over the next financial year but the process to approve it doesn't change
AudioSecond drug testing bill passes first reading
The law allowing drug testing at festivals is set to expire in December but MPs are working on a bill to put in a permanent system Audio
Second drug testing bill passes first reading
The law allowing drug testing at festivals is set to expire in December but MPs are working on a bill to put in a permanent system
AudioThe dark arts of question time
It’s a hard road finding the perfect parliamentary question, but this week had some pointers on tactics. Audio
The dark arts of question time
It’s a hard road finding the perfect parliamentary question, but this week had some pointers on tactics.
AudioParliament 'unwise' to act as judge as urgent debate denied
Parliament has been told acting as judge and jury would be 'unwise' in response to a request for an urgent debate today. Video, Audio
Parliament 'unwise' to act as judge as urgent debate denied
Parliament has been told acting as judge and jury would be 'unwise' in response to a request for an urgent debate today.
Video, AudioMPs hold urgent debate on Trans-Tasman travel bubble
MPs have held an urgent debate on the recent announcement of a date for no-quarantine travel between Australia and New Zealand Audio
MPs hold urgent debate on Trans-Tasman travel bubble
MPs have held an urgent debate on the recent announcement of a date for no-quarantine travel between Australia and New Zealand
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