Parliament

Once, parliaments did what they were told. Now they tell what they will do. Today we get told.

Labour MP Trevor Mallard has been confirmed as the Speaker of the House, as MPs were officially sworn in today.

The 53rd Parliament was formally opened by the Royal Commissioners this morning.

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We’ve had an election, we have a government and on Wednesday we complete the set with a Parliament. Here’s what happens this week. Audio

Fifty years ago 'Lola' by the Kinks, was number one in NZ. The hit-song tells the story of Lola, who "walked like a woman but talked like a man". Green MP, and LGBTIQ activist Dr Elizabeth Kerekere… Audio

The election’s over, the hoardings are gone. But there’s no Parliament yet. What is happening and what happens next.

Massey University Politics professor Richard Shaw talks to The Panel about the latest polls and how the next Parliament may look based on those numbers. Audio

On their way out the door MPs took a last swing at representation, policy ideas and general fisticuffs. Audio

Parliament had finally ended, but even on the way out the door there are still rules. Judith Collins faulted at least a trinity of them in one question. Audio

Parliament has agreed to the biggest shake-up of its rules since MMP, including changes to how it works, where and when it meets; even how it looks on TV.  Audio

Parliament’s only function is to make laws but MPs meeting this week are focusing on Government accountability instead Audio