Parliament
Stop the questions: a coach steps in to end the fight
Parliament's Question Time is a slow-moving boxing match with many rounds. This week one boxer's second stepped into the ring to help. They didn't throw in the towel, but they did try to stop the…
AudioFrom Beehive to Bluegrass: Kiwi MPs head stateside
The House hears from two MPs, usually foes, who have spent a week together stateside, like a political odd couple.
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From Beehive to Bluegrass: Kiwi MPs head stateside
The House hears from two MPs, usually foes, who have spent a week together stateside, like a political odd couple.
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How not to answer a question, and other lessons from Parliament
A dispute during Question Time this week was packed with lessons on asking questions in Parliament, and especially how not to answer them. Audio
How not to answer a question, and other lessons from Parliament
A dispute during Question Time this week was packed with lessons on asking questions in Parliament, and especially how not to answer them.
AudioWater, coastlines, and corrections: Parliament’s committee stage this week
It's not uncommon for a Committee of the Whole House to need several sittings to consider a bill. With three government bills under consideration by the Committee this week, most of Parliament's… Audio
Water, coastlines, and corrections: Parliament’s committee stage this week
It's not uncommon for a Committee of the Whole House to need several sittings to consider a bill. With three government bills under consideration by the Committee this week, most of Parliament's…
AudioKumbayah, now take that!
The House began a new sitting block sharing a little love over the Paris Olympics results, but the sudden outbreak of amity didn't last. Audio
Kumbayah, now take that!
The House began a new sitting block sharing a little love over the Paris Olympics results, but the sudden outbreak of amity didn't last.
AudioBeing Māori at Parliament
New Zealand’s Parliament House is a strikingly colonial edifice. So how does it feel to be Māori in that space?
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Being Māori at Parliament
New Zealand’s Parliament House is a strikingly colonial edifice. So how does it feel to be Māori in that space?
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Taking their word for it: Lying and MPs
Few people think MPs never lie, so why are they seldom punished? We investigate Parliament’s rules on mistakes, fibs, and perfidious calumny. Audio
Taking their word for it: Lying and MPs
Few people think MPs never lie, so why are they seldom punished? We investigate Parliament’s rules on mistakes, fibs, and perfidious calumny.
AudioLet your vocal chords do the walking
The censure of an MP this week came with a message about how to handle provocation - keep it vocal. Audio
Let your vocal chords do the walking
The censure of an MP this week came with a message about how to handle provocation - keep it vocal.
AudioWhat on earth is that noise: Parliament's bell keepers.
Behind many MP interviews is an incessant ringing. It’s like parliament itself has tinnitus, or is trying to drown out its inhabitants. What is that noise? Audio
What on earth is that noise: Parliament's bell keepers.
Behind many MP interviews is an incessant ringing. It’s like parliament itself has tinnitus, or is trying to drown out its inhabitants. What is that noise?
AudioNational tries for message discipline, ACT not so much
This week in Parliament the Government's coalition partner antics upended National’s plans and illustrated how not to create message discipline. Audio
National tries for message discipline, ACT not so much
This week in Parliament the Government's coalition partner antics upended National’s plans and illustrated how not to create message discipline.
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