Parliament
False starts and long debates at Parliament
A week of the House included a near miss by Chris Luxon, a lot of debate over a confidence motion and near completion for a bill to ban attempts to 'convert' gender and sexual orientations. Audio
False starts and long debates at Parliament
A week of the House included a near miss by Chris Luxon, a lot of debate over a confidence motion and near completion for a bill to ban attempts to 'convert' gender and sexual orientations.
AudioTension builds at Parliament protest
Kathryn speaks with Jane Patterson, RNZ's political editor about the morning's developments at the protest at the Beehive. Audio
Omicron outbreak may empty Parliament's debating chamber
There could soon be as few as two MPs in Parliament's debating chamber as the Omicron outbreak grows.
Parliament protest: Police arrest 122 in efforts to control occupation
Tensions rose on Thursday as the protest against Covid-19 protection measures dragged on into its third day, with police hauling away dozens of protesters who refused to leave Parliament grounds. Video, Audio
Firearms prohibition orders take the first step
A Government bill to ban those deemed dangerous from coming anywhere near guns has had a successful first reading in Parliament. Audio
Firearms prohibition orders take the first step
A Government bill to ban those deemed dangerous from coming anywhere near guns has had a successful first reading in Parliament.
AudioWCC joins action against protestors
Returning to the protest at parliament now where police have begun making arrests. Wellington mayor Andy Foster is in Molesworth Street, talking with businesses affected by the disruption. Audio
Arrests at Parliament grounds
As the convoy protest enters its third day, Police have told protesters that Parliament grounds have closed and are asking people to leave, or face being arrested. RNZ's political editor Jane… Audio
Cracking on with preventing anti-LBGTQI harm
The main event at Parliament might be a very long set-piece debate, but the bills being debated are all scene stealers. Audio
Cracking on with preventing anti-LBGTQI harm
The main event at Parliament might be a very long set-piece debate, but the bills being debated are all scene stealers.
AudioPolice gather at Parliament, convoy protest heats up
Dozens of police officers have arrived on Parliament grounds, where some protestors who were part of yesterday's convoy have been camped out overnight. Kathryn speaks with Political Editor Jane… Audio
Parliament begins year with a pep rally
Parliament's new year has begun in the traditional fashion with a very wide debate that is a multi-party pep rally. And it's no short booster. This one takes 13 hours. Audio
Parliament begins year with a pep rally
Parliament's new year has begun in the traditional fashion with a very wide debate that is a multi-party pep rally. And it's no short booster. This one takes 13 hours.
Audio‘I wish you a wonderful break. You bloody deserve it!’
Parliament finished its year with a final debate: a chance for a last laugh, a litany of thanks, and a quick punch in the conk. And many wishes for a good break after a hard year. Audio
‘I wish you a wonderful break. You bloody deserve it!’
Parliament finished its year with a final debate: a chance for a last laugh, a litany of thanks, and a quick punch in the conk. And many wishes for a good break after a hard year.
AudioSudden outbreaks of accord: Parliament’s final week
Parliament has had it’s final day of debating in a week that has been unusual convivial. Mostly. Audio
Sudden outbreaks of accord: Parliament’s final week
Parliament has had it’s final day of debating in a week that has been unusual convivial. Mostly.
AudioParliament: last orders please
"All over bar the shouting" might refer to many final weeks in Parliament, but this year the MPs still have an ambitious legislative agenda and just two days to get it all done. Audio
Parliament: last orders please
"All over bar the shouting" might refer to many final weeks in Parliament, but this year the MPs still have an ambitious legislative agenda and just two days to get it all done.
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