Parliament
It’s the putting right that counts, or something like that
Debating legislation is about getting things right, but sometimes settling on what is right can be a bruising exercise for MPs, as Parliament witnessed during debate on a Member’s Bill today.
AudioUrgency called for as parliament committee works on pay gaps
Parliament’s Education and Workforce select committee has recommended that Government should consider requiring greater pay transparency from employers, and has been petitioned to add some urgency and… Audio
Urgency called for as parliament committee works on pay gaps
Parliament’s Education and Workforce select committee has recommended that Government should consider requiring greater pay transparency from employers, and has been petitioned to add some urgency and…
AudioScrutiny of appropriations and appropriating for scrutiny
The latest from the House Audio
Scrutiny of appropriations and appropriating for scrutiny
The latest from the House
AudioDuelling quotes and holiday stars
This week in The House Phil Smith talks the tactics of Question Time while Johnny Blades looks at the unified division of debate over the new Matariki Public Holiday. Audio
Duelling quotes and holiday stars
This week in The House Phil Smith talks the tactics of Question Time while Johnny Blades looks at the unified division of debate over the new Matariki Public Holiday.
AudioJourney of learning: Matariki Holiday becomes law
Debate on the Te Kāhui Matariki Public Holiday Bill found everyone in agreement that the start of the Māori lunar calendar should be marked, but not everyone agreeing a new public holiday should go… Audio
Journey of learning: Matariki Holiday becomes law
Debate on the Te Kāhui Matariki Public Holiday Bill found everyone in agreement that the start of the Māori lunar calendar should be marked, but not everyone agreeing a new public holiday should go…
AudioThe vanishing fallacy: The tactics of Question Time
Question Time is a contest where the tactics constantly evolve, and counter tactics shift to respond. This week one clever tactic appeared suddenly to disappear. Audio
The vanishing fallacy: The tactics of Question Time
Question Time is a contest where the tactics constantly evolve, and counter tactics shift to respond. This week one clever tactic appeared suddenly to disappear.
AudioBack to font: Parliament as the source of cash and power
This week's reduction for Road User Charges shows Parliament is always the source of power and of cash. Audio
Back to font: Parliament as the source of cash and power
This week's reduction for Road User Charges shows Parliament is always the source of power and of cash.
AudioManaging MPs - the ‘staff’ you can’t fire
Parliament’s Speaker is on a mission to stop workplace bullying and improve behaviour, even that of the ‘staff’ who can’t be fired. Audio
Managing MPs - the ‘staff’ you can’t fire
Parliament’s Speaker is on a mission to stop workplace bullying and improve behaviour, even that of the ‘staff’ who can’t be fired.
AudioParliament’s second spring: a public return
Parliament has reworked its traffic light settings and the public are returning to the precinct, including school visits, public events, tours and public galleries in the debating chamber. Audio
Parliament’s second spring: a public return
Parliament has reworked its traffic light settings and the public are returning to the precinct, including school visits, public events, tours and public galleries in the debating chamber.
AudioDecoding the names of bills
A bill by any other name (would be utterly confusing). We decode the naming rules for Parliament’s bills and laws. Audio
Decoding the names of bills
A bill by any other name (would be utterly confusing). We decode the naming rules for Parliament’s bills and laws.
AudioBill seeks streamlined path through surrogacy process
Surrogacy arrangements can often be difficult legal and health processes to navigate for intending parents and surrogates. A new Member’s Bill is looking to make it a smoother process that enhances… Audio
