Parliament
Parliament's week with a Speaker-sized hole in it
This week Parliament activity is dominated by the expected transition to a new Speaker, with the incumbent Trevor Mallard about to resign.
AudioWellington braces for anti-government protest
Police will be out in force tomorrow with a large anti-government protest planned for Parliament.
Dr Sharma's drama plays out in the press
He's said plenty in the media, they've said as little as possible (on the record, at least). That's left media weighing up whether MP-gone-rogue Dr Sharma has really lifted the lid on serous bullying… Audio
Dr Sharma's drama plays out in the press
He's said plenty in the media, they've said as little as possible (on the record, at least). That's left media weighing up whether MP-gone-rogue Dr Sharma has really lifted the lid on serous bullying…
AudioShape your own Parliament: The standing orders review
Parliament is considering changing its rules and asking for advice. It is your chance to offer suggestions on an aspect of New Zealand's constitution. Audio
Shape your own Parliament: The standing orders review
Parliament is considering changing its rules and asking for advice. It is your chance to offer suggestions on an aspect of New Zealand's constitution.
AudioParliamentary employment: 'Chief Executive but not really the boss'
When politicians have staffing issues there is an odd triangular relationship to juggle. MPs' staff are employed by someone else. Someone who can't control the MPs. Audio
Parliamentary employment: 'Chief Executive but not really the boss'
When politicians have staffing issues there is an odd triangular relationship to juggle. MPs' staff are employed by someone else. Someone who can't control the MPs.
AudioConcerns about violence at Parliament protest next week
In an analytical piece written for Newsroom, senior political reporter Marc Daalder's raised some concerns about what might happen at a planned protest convoy to Parliament next week. Marc speaks to… Audio
The Week in Detail: Firefighters, Taiwan, and alcohol
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
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The Week in Detail: Firefighters, Taiwan, and alcohol
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioFrom passenger to pilot: subbing in as Parliament chair
A couple of MPs this week unexpectedly got to run the show from the big chair, because Parliament’s debating chamber can’t function without a chairperson presiding. Audio
From passenger to pilot: subbing in as Parliament chair
A couple of MPs this week unexpectedly got to run the show from the big chair, because Parliament’s debating chamber can’t function without a chairperson presiding.
AudioFestival to mark 50th anniversary of Maori language petition
Next month marks the 50th Anniversary of the presentation to Parliament of the Maori Language petition that called for the revitalisation of Te Reo Maori. Mere Boynton is the Director of Nga Toi Maori… Audio
Parliament: The week inside
In the week after a big party conference you might expect that the themes raised in Parliament would often match the talking points from that event. You would be right. Audio
Parliament: The week inside
In the week after a big party conference you might expect that the themes raised in Parliament would often match the talking points from that event. You would be right.
AudioParliament doubles down on serious crime
Two bills related to crime and high risk offenders have passed a third reading, doubling the opportunity for Opposition MPs to label the Government ”soft on crime”. Audio
Parliament doubles down on serious crime
Two bills related to crime and high risk offenders have passed a third reading, doubling the opportunity for Opposition MPs to label the Government ”soft on crime”.
AudioNot enough chiefs
It’s not often a group of workers think ‘we need more bosses’. That’s what MPs did this week - kind of. Parliament may now have more presiding officers than it’s ever had. Audio
