Johnny Blades
Plain language? Forsooth, forfend!
This week Parliament debated a members' bill from Rachel Boyack that aims to combat official gobbledegook. Some MPs fought it tooth and nail as tantamount to balderdash, gadzooks! Audio
Plain language? Forsooth, forfend!
This week Parliament debated a members' bill from Rachel Boyack that aims to combat official gobbledegook. Some MPs fought it tooth and nail as tantamount to balderdash, gadzooks!
AudioQueen holiday bill debate not all misty-eyed
MPs have been reflecting on the Queen's death again, with the passage of a bill under urgency to create a one-off public holiday for her. But not all the reflections were misty-eyed. Audio
Queen holiday bill debate not all misty-eyed
MPs have been reflecting on the Queen's death again, with the passage of a bill under urgency to create a one-off public holiday for her. But not all the reflections were misty-eyed.
AudioTe reo Māori thrives as petition anniversary marked
The revitalisation of te reo Māori was abundantly evident as a big crowd converged on Parliament to mark 50 years since the Māori Language Petition. Audio
Te reo Māori thrives as petition anniversary marked
The revitalisation of te reo Māori was abundantly evident as a big crowd converged on Parliament to mark 50 years since the Māori Language Petition.
AudioBringing Parliament and more to the people: PTV
Parliament TV offers the public the chance to catch all sittings of Parliament and more besides. Audio
Bringing Parliament and more to the people: PTV
Parliament TV offers the public the chance to catch all sittings of Parliament and more besides.
AudioParliament journos back on the tiles
Press Gallery journalists are in their element after the regular bridge run returned from the Grand Hall to the 1st floor foyer of Parliament House, the place known as 'the tiles'. Audio
Parliament journos back on the tiles
Press Gallery journalists are in their element after the regular bridge run returned from the Grand Hall to the 1st floor foyer of Parliament House, the place known as 'the tiles'.
AudioFreedom Campers debate offers insights on MPs
Debate during the first reading of the Self-contained Motor Vehicles Legislation Bill offered insights into the lives of at least two MPs and the marketing mindset of another pair. Audio
Freedom Campers debate offers insights on MPs
Debate during the first reading of the Self-contained Motor Vehicles Legislation Bill offered insights into the lives of at least two MPs and the marketing mindset of another pair.
AudioEstimates debate set to conclude this week
The government’s busy legislative agenda continues, and the remaining portfolios to be scrutinised in the Estimates debate are expected to wrap up this week. Audio
Estimates debate set to conclude this week
The government’s busy legislative agenda continues, and the remaining portfolios to be scrutinised in the Estimates debate are expected to wrap up this week.
AudioSix months on, human costs of the Parliament occupation
It’s six months since the occupation of Parliament's grounds for three weeks, but the human cost is only now becoming clear. Audio
Six months on, human costs of the Parliament occupation
It’s six months since the occupation of Parliament's grounds for three weeks, but the human cost is only now becoming clear.
AudioLong time in the pipeline, prohibition of mining bill
Previous experience as a Minister of Conservation and Land Information was instructive in the shaping of Eugenie Sage's Crown Minerals (Prohibition of Mining) Amendment Bill. Audio
