Parliament
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.
AudioBeing Māori at Parliament
New Zealand’s Parliament House is a strikingly colonial edifice. So how does it feel to be Māori in that space?
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Being Māori at Parliament
New Zealand’s Parliament House is a strikingly colonial edifice. So how does it feel to be Māori in that space?
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Taking their word for it: Lying and MPs
Few people think MPs never lie, so why are they seldom punished? We investigate Parliament’s rules on mistakes, fibs, and perfidious calumny. Audio
Taking their word for it: Lying and MPs
Few people think MPs never lie, so why are they seldom punished? We investigate Parliament’s rules on mistakes, fibs, and perfidious calumny.
AudioLet your vocal chords do the walking
The censure of an MP this week came with a message about how to handle provocation - keep it vocal. Audio
Let your vocal chords do the walking
The censure of an MP this week came with a message about how to handle provocation - keep it vocal.
AudioWhat on earth is that noise: Parliament's bell keepers.
Behind many MP interviews is an incessant ringing. It’s like parliament itself has tinnitus, or is trying to drown out its inhabitants. What is that noise? Audio
What on earth is that noise: Parliament's bell keepers.
Behind many MP interviews is an incessant ringing. It’s like parliament itself has tinnitus, or is trying to drown out its inhabitants. What is that noise?
AudioNational tries for message discipline, ACT not so much
This week in Parliament the Government's coalition partner antics upended National’s plans and illustrated how not to create message discipline. Audio
National tries for message discipline, ACT not so much
This week in Parliament the Government's coalition partner antics upended National’s plans and illustrated how not to create message discipline.
AudioLike a student flat, parliament runs on rosters
Like an uncooperative student flat Parliament relies on rosters to organise who gets to speak when. Lots of rosters. And like that flat it probably stops squabbles. Audio
Like a student flat, parliament runs on rosters
Like an uncooperative student flat Parliament relies on rosters to organise who gets to speak when. Lots of rosters. And like that flat it probably stops squabbles.
AudioMPs get primetime with state owned media
The Social Services and Community Committee has been told by state owned media this week that despite fears and perceptions, they’re still alive and well. Audio
MPs get primetime with state owned media
The Social Services and Community Committee has been told by state owned media this week that despite fears and perceptions, they’re still alive and well.
AudioGoing back on wards, aiming at gangs
The House looks at two of the major bills this week: one walking back law on Maori wards, and one seeking new ways to show 'tough on gangs'. Audio
Going back on wards, aiming at gangs
The House looks at two of the major bills this week: one walking back law on Maori wards, and one seeking new ways to show 'tough on gangs'.
AudioMPs on the Abuse in Care report
The moment the Abuse in Care Report was tabled in Parliament MPs began debating what it means and how to respond. Audio
MPs on the Abuse in Care report
The moment the Abuse in Care Report was tabled in Parliament MPs began debating what it means and how to respond.
AudioTurn up, stand up: Learning from MP’s mistakes
An embarrassing kerfuffle in Parliament's debating chamber on Wednesday provided fun lessons on how the House works; or at least, how it is meant to work. Audio
