Parliament

Parliament has seen an unusual increase recently in what is usually a rare event... a 13th question Audio

In a highly unusual move, National has given a Labour MP one of its speaking slots in Parliament.

During a debate on the Zero Suicide report, National's Matt Doocey told the House Labour's MP Louisa… Audio

There is a surprising amount of humour at Parliament, especially in the General Debate and especially as an opening riposte to the previous speaker. Audio

Most government ministers do four or more different jobs, so Phil Smith asks Chris Hipkins for advice on juggling, sprinting and wearing multiple hats. Audio

Questions on hate speech, assault of children in state care, and reform of water services management have been asked of Ministers at Parliament. Audio

Unusually, Parliament has sent a draft bill to select committee for public feedback with a general call for ideas on improving consents. Audio

Every debate is equal but are first and third readings more equal than others? Probably not. We have the firsts and thirds for the week.  Audio

The House gets a rare opportunity to discuss something upbeat - cricket; after the 'team of five million' beat 'the team of one billion' (to paraphrase the Deputy PM).  Audio

Parliament was once wall to wall speeches, recently the Q&A has gaining ground. Quizzes have escaped Question Time and media stand ups and is colonising the traditional debates. Audio

Parliament has given the Government a float. Not a raft in the deluge, but cash to be ‘going on with’ while they all continue debating the new budget, which applies from next week.   Audio

Ministers have appeared before other MPs to answer questions about Budget 2021 as part of Parliament's financial scrutiny cycle.  Audio