Parliament
Reimagining Parliament
Every three years senior MPs meet to reimagine Parliament, considering which rule changes might strengthen representative democracy and executive oversight. Audio
Reimagining Parliament
Every three years senior MPs meet to reimagine Parliament, considering which rule changes might strengthen representative democracy and executive oversight.
AudioA Members’ Day of two halves
This week four backbencher bills got a shot at glory. Two were gloriously popular, one successful but contentious, and one pipped at the legislative post. Audio
A Members’ Day of two halves
This week four backbencher bills got a shot at glory. Two were gloriously popular, one successful but contentious, and one pipped at the legislative post.
AudioEx-military MPs vocal on Inspector General Bill
MPs who are former members of the NZDF had plenty to say when the first reading of the Inspector-General Defence Bill got underway. Audio
Ex-military MPs vocal on Inspector General Bill
MPs who are former members of the NZDF had plenty to say when the first reading of the Inspector-General Defence Bill got underway.
AudioSo many reasons for law...
This week’s agenda in Parliament illustrates some of the variety of motivations that lie behind prospective laws. Audio
So many reasons for law...
This week’s agenda in Parliament illustrates some of the variety of motivations that lie behind prospective laws.
Audio'A sea of tranquility' - MPs and their groups
Whether cross-party or inter-parliament collectives, MP groups are all about human connections which help MPs, and importantly us, find out what makes them tick. Audio
'A sea of tranquility' - MPs and their groups
Whether cross-party or inter-parliament collectives, MP groups are all about human connections which help MPs, and importantly us, find out what makes them tick.
Audio“Not just for old stuffy white males” Trevor Mallard on Parliament
The House sits down with retiring MP Trevor Mallard for an insider's view of the tactics and strategy of Parliament, of what has changed, and what still should. Audio
“Not just for old stuffy white males” Trevor Mallard on Parliament
The House sits down with retiring MP Trevor Mallard for an insider's view of the tactics and strategy of Parliament, of what has changed, and what still should.
AudioParliament: without notice, but with warning
Parliament began today with a motion to condemn Iran for repression of protests. That was a motion without notice that everyone knew would happen. We attempt to explain motions. Wish us luck. Audio
Parliament: without notice, but with warning
Parliament began today with a motion to condemn Iran for repression of protests. That was a motion without notice that everyone knew would happen. We attempt to explain motions. Wish us luck.
AudioHistoric gender achievement in Parliament with MP's swearing-in
Soraya Peke-Mason's arrival as MP means an historic achievement of gender equity in New Zealand’s Parliament, while heralding another chapter in the political history of Rātana. Audio
Historic gender achievement in Parliament with MP's swearing-in
Soraya Peke-Mason's arrival as MP means an historic achievement of gender equity in New Zealand’s Parliament, while heralding another chapter in the political history of Rātana.
AudioFair Pay Bill hogs limelight again this week
After consuming much of Parliament's energy last week, the Fair Pay Agreements Bill looks set to do so again this week as its committee stage continues. Audio
Fair Pay Bill hogs limelight again this week
After consuming much of Parliament's energy last week, the Fair Pay Agreements Bill looks set to do so again this week as its committee stage continues.
AudioWho's next in number 10?
We cross live to London for the latest on the contest to be UK Prime Minister Audio
