Rawiri Waititi
'This too will pass': MPs give thanks and point a few fingers
Parliament’s precinct is being spring-cleaned and returned to order and the MPs are full of thanks, and a little causative finger pointing. Audio
'This too will pass': MPs give thanks and point a few fingers
Parliament’s precinct is being spring-cleaned and returned to order and the MPs are full of thanks, and a little causative finger pointing.
AudioTe Pāti Māori co-leaders' Christmas wishes
Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa Packer want to say Meri Kirihimete and a happy New Year. Audio
‘I wish you a wonderful break. You bloody deserve it!’
Parliament finished its year with a final debate: a chance for a last laugh, a litany of thanks, and a quick punch in the conk. And many wishes for a good break after a hard year. Audio
‘I wish you a wonderful break. You bloody deserve it!’
Parliament finished its year with a final debate: a chance for a last laugh, a litany of thanks, and a quick punch in the conk. And many wishes for a good break after a hard year.
AudioCovid-19: Traffic light framework move attacked on all political sides
The government's timeline to rollout a traffic light system is being attacked from all corners of Parliament.
Te Pāti Māori and the Green Party want the brakes put on, while Act and National are… Audio
Murupara vax rates hindered by kaumatua, local doctor
To the Bay of Plenty of town in Murupara now which has one of the lowest rates of vaccination for Covid-19 in the country. So far untouched by the Delta outbreak, there are serious concerns about what… Audio
Māori Party launches petition to change NZ's official name to Aotearoa
The Māori Party has launched a petition to change the country's official name to Aotearoa.
It also says it wants all reo Māori place names to be officially restored across the country in the next… Audio
Parliament's tiny house vs its committees
This week Parliament's House held just a tiny remnant of MPs. So where were the rest of them, what were they doing, and who was working harder? Audio
Parliament's tiny house vs its committees
This week Parliament's House held just a tiny remnant of MPs. So where were the rest of them, what were they doing, and who was working harder?
AudioRawiri Waititi launches petition to oppose Rotorua MIQ
MP for Waiariki Rawiri Waititi has launched a petition to stop the establishment of another MIQ hotel in Rotorua.
Waititi says the city has been unfairly targeted and he has the backing of local iwi… Audio
MPs on the Dawn Raids
This week Parliament held a special debate to give MPs a chance to talk about the official apology for the Dawn Raids of the 1970s. The House has some moments from that debate. Audio
MPs on the Dawn Raids
This week Parliament held a special debate to give MPs a chance to talk about the official apology for the Dawn Raids of the 1970s. The House has some moments from that debate.
AudioParliament special debate acknowledges racist Dawn Raids
Special debate held in New Zealand's Parliament to remember and condemn the 1970s Dawn Raids. Audio
Conversion practices & debate therapy
We look at the first outing of the conversion therapy ban bill, and whether MPs could need therapy for first reading confusion. Audio
Conversion practices & debate therapy
We look at the first outing of the conversion therapy ban bill, and whether MPs could need therapy for first reading confusion.
AudioThe House For Thurs 3 June 2021
Parliament has had a strongly 'security' oriented theme recently. Audio
Security a recent theme at Parliament
Parliament’s business often develops themes. Recently there’s a been a strong flavour of security with a side of white supremacy threats. Audio
Security a recent theme at Parliament
Parliament’s business often develops themes. Recently there’s a been a strong flavour of security with a side of white supremacy threats.
AudioPolicing political race speech with a posse
Parliament’s Speaker doesn’t want to stifle MPs’ free speech, instead he’s deputising all MPs to call out bigotry when they hear it. Audio
