Parliament
The hungry, hungry parliament
Parliament usually sits on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. This week it’s doing Tuesday twice, then skipping to Thursday.
AudioParliament finally pulls back the joystick
Parliament has been puttering along in second gear since the election. Now the interruptions and formalities are fading as it nears lift-off. Audio
Parliament finally pulls back the joystick
Parliament has been puttering along in second gear since the election. Now the interruptions and formalities are fading as it nears lift-off.
AudioDebating without agenda on Parliament's agenda
Parliament debates all the time but until now it seldom did so just to see what it thinks. This week we hear what it thinks about Aid to the Pacific.
Debating without agenda on Parliament's agenda
Parliament debates all the time but until now it seldom did so just to see what it thinks. This week we hear what it thinks about Aid to the Pacific.
AudioThe Weekend Panel with Jane Clifton and Richard Harman
Our weekend panellists, Jane Clifton and Richard Harman look at the 10th anniversary of the Christchurch earthquake, riding bikes on the footpath, vaccines, and the New Zealand 'terrorist' arrested at… Audio
An urgent debate on Covid-19
Parliament this week was pretty truncated, days were short and many MPs watched from home. But it did manage something unusual - an urgent debate. Audio
An urgent debate on Covid-19
Parliament this week was pretty truncated, days were short and many MPs watched from home. But it did manage something unusual - an urgent debate.
AudioThe importance of being critical
Sometimes Parliament’s highlights are the moments it changes the topic. Today those diversions included a defense of attack, and an attack on getting roughy. Audio
The importance of being critical
Sometimes Parliament’s highlights are the moments it changes the topic. Today those diversions included a defense of attack, and an attack on getting roughy.
AudioThe Panel with Josie Pagani and Bernard Hickey
On the Weekend Panel this morning are Josie Pagani and Bernard Hickey. Among other issues, they take a look at the rates hikes in Wellington, ties (or lack thereof) in our Parliament, and Air New… Audio
Grapeshot across the trenches: the first week of Question Time
Parliament is back and so is Question Time. The first week involved releasing a head of steam by firing a lot of grapeshot. Audio
Grapeshot across the trenches: the first week of Question Time
Parliament is back and so is Question Time. The first week involved releasing a head of steam by firing a lot of grapeshot.
AudioSubmissions on Māori ward bill open for two days
Submissions are invited on a bill changing laws around the establishment of Māori wards by councils but they must be in by is 5pm Thursday 11 February. Audio
Submissions on Māori ward bill open for two days
Submissions are invited on a bill changing laws around the establishment of Māori wards by councils but they must be in by is 5pm Thursday 11 February.
AudioBack in the trenches
The summer is waning and MPs are back in the chamber lobbing incendiary verbiage across no-mans land. Yes, Parliament is back in session. Audio
Back in the trenches
The summer is waning and MPs are back in the chamber lobbing incendiary verbiage across no-mans land. Yes, Parliament is back in session.
AudioMeet the new MPs: Labour
The 42 new MPs in Parliament each give an introductory speech. We’re collecting them. Here are the new Labour Party MPs. - UPDATED - Video
Meet the new MPs: Labour
The 42 new MPs in Parliament each give an introductory speech. We’re collecting them. Here are the new Labour Party MPs. - UPDATED -
Video, AudioMeet the new MPs: ACT
There are 42 new MPs in Parliament. They each give an introductory speech. We’re collecting them. Here are the new ACT MPs. - UPDATED - Video
