Parliament
I oppose this awful [add details] plan
Budget day is all about the Minister of Finance’s big reveal. But spare a thought for other party leaders who must prepare speeches opposing something they haven't read yet.
AudioStuff that went down under Budget urgency
It’s the norm following the delivery of the Budget for the House to go into urgency, when government moves through legislation directly related to the Budget and some other stuff too. Audio
Stuff that went down under Budget urgency
It’s the norm following the delivery of the Budget for the House to go into urgency, when government moves through legislation directly related to the Budget and some other stuff too.
AudioMember's Bill: a rough diamond waiting to be shaped
A member’s bill freshly picked from the biscuit tin is like a rough diamond waiting to be shaped, according to the MP behind the latest member’s bill on the order paper. Audio
Member's Bill: a rough diamond waiting to be shaped
A member’s bill freshly picked from the biscuit tin is like a rough diamond waiting to be shaped, according to the MP behind the latest member’s bill on the order paper.
AudioBudget '23: the ceremonial nature of a big day
The Minister of Finance talks us through the ceremonial nature of the delivery of the Budget in Parliament. Audio
Budget '23: the ceremonial nature of a big day
The Minister of Finance talks us through the ceremonial nature of the delivery of the Budget in Parliament.
AudioMPs make great talkers, but terrible tellers
Parliament changed a long-standing rule this week and will now leave the counting of votes to the experts. It turns out MPs just aren’t that good at counting. Audio
MPs make great talkers, but terrible tellers
Parliament changed a long-standing rule this week and will now leave the counting of votes to the experts. It turns out MPs just aren’t that good at counting.
AudioPrivate bill offers a more reflective debate
Because a private bill addresses a specific matter particular to just one person it offers a more mellow and reflective style of parliament debate. Audio
Private bill offers a more reflective debate
Because a private bill addresses a specific matter particular to just one person it offers a more mellow and reflective style of parliament debate.
AudioOfficers of Parliament face more complex and demanding environment
The latest from the House Audio
Officers of Parliament face more complex and demanding environment
The latest from the House
AudioCongratulating an ‘heir’ but pondering ‘successors’
MPs voted today to congratulate Charles III on his coronation. But while noting the heir, thoughts of an alternative Head of State are not far away. Is it not just inevitable but timely? National’s… Audio
Congratulating an ‘heir’ but pondering ‘successors’
MPs voted today to congratulate Charles III on his coronation. But while noting the heir, thoughts of an alternative Head of State are not far away. Is it not just inevitable but timely? National’s…
AudioBackbench MPs take on Russia
Backbench MPs sometimes quietly engage in international diplomacy. One relatively junior MP recently faced off against Russia on behalf of not just NZ, but also Canada, Australia and all of Europe. Video, Audio
Backbench MPs take on Russia
Backbench MPs sometimes quietly engage in international diplomacy. One relatively junior MP recently faced off against Russia on behalf of not just NZ, but also Canada, Australia and all of Europe.
Video, AudioLuxon v Sepuloni exchanges follow repetitive rhythm
A rare series of square-offs between Opposition Leader Chris Luxon and Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni in her capacity as Acting Prime Minister became repetitive. Audio
Luxon v Sepuloni exchanges follow repetitive rhythm
A rare series of square-offs between Opposition Leader Chris Luxon and Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni in her capacity as Acting Prime Minister became repetitive.
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