Parliament
The House For Sun 22 Sept 2024
Opposition MPS have rediscovered an old filibustering tactic and are using it to protest at the Government's scanty use of Parliament's select committees. Audio
The House For Weds 18 Sept 2024
Parliament's opposition MPs appear to have mounted a relatively novel procedural filibuster against truncated Select Committee referals. Audio
The House For Sun 15 Sept 2024
Chris Hipkins chats about his formal parliamentary title - Leader of the Opposition, and the very different job of leading in opposition. Audio
The House For Tues 10 Sept 2024
Parliament adjourned eary today in respect for KÄ«ngi TÅ«heitia, the late leader of the MÄori Kingitanga. Before they adjourned there were speeches. Audio
Rising costs and rising seas: Parliament’s climate adaptation inquiry
The Climate Change Commission told members this week that climate adaptation is the “most difficult challenge this country faces over the next century.” Audio
Rising costs and rising seas: Parliament’s climate adaptation inquiry
The Climate Change Commission told members this week that climate adaptation is the “most difficult challenge this country faces over the next century.”
AudioPetitioner reveals NZ First's original fast track bill, with hidden projects
Petitions often touch on very human stories, or on tricky philosophical issues. This week, one threw explosive new information into an already contentious debate. Audio
Petitioner reveals NZ First's original fast track bill, with hidden projects
Petitions often touch on very human stories, or on tricky philosophical issues. This week, one threw explosive new information into an already contentious debate.
AudioStop 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… Audio
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.
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