The House On Demand
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A run-up on Parliament’s kick-off
24 Nov 2020We’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
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The Ultimate General: Parliament’s last debate
6 Sep 2020On their way out the door MPs took a last swing at representation, policy ideas and general fisticuffs. Audio
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Last day rules at Parliament
2 Sep 2020Parliament 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
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Covid-19 messaging questioned at Parliament
1 Sep 2020One of the final question times for the 52nd Parliament has been used to question the Government's Covid-19 messaging Video, Audio
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Shaking up the House: New rules for Parliament
30 Aug 2020Parliament 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
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Questions on Government's Covid-19 response continue at Parliament
26 Aug 2020The House continues to question the Government on its Covid-19 response through three different parliamentary features including question time, ministerial statements, and the general debate. Audio
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MPs to focus on Government accountability over legislation
25 Aug 2020Parliament’s only function is to make laws but MPs meeting this week are focusing on Government accountability instead Audio
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The revenant Parliament: just one job
23 Aug 2020Our unexpectedly revenant Parliament has been back for a week of action with a very reduced job description. The House outlines the highlights and the job size. Audio
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Extra question time focuses on Covid-19
19 Aug 2020Covid-19 has dominated question time this week in the first of two unexpected extra weeks of Parliament. Audio
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Parliament’s reprise plan
Parliament is back and the MPs are already knee-deep in Covid. We outline the plan for the unexpected reprise of Parliament.
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'You have to know who you are' - departing MP Nikki Kaye
13 Aug 2020Departing National MP Nikki Kaye shares some words of wisdom for incoming MPs and reflects on the highs and lows of her time at Parliament. Audio
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Parliament's final debate
9 Aug 2020The 52nd Parliament has come to an end and in typical parliamentary fashion the MPs finished it off with a debate. Audio
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12 final questions: Parliament’s last quiz
6 Aug 2020The final Question Time of the Parliament was a little bit of serious a lot of fun, too many acronyms and a surfeit of lists. Audio
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A few quick ones before closing
Parliament finishes this week. But there’s a few last-minute laws to get over-the-line before the 'finish line' arrives. Audio
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3, 2, 1... Parliament’s last week
4 Aug 2020Parliament #52 is nearly done but as the finish line nears there’s no go-slow on show. Audio
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Scarlet woman, elephants, triangles - Retiring National MPs reflect on Parliament
2 Aug 2020Six more MPs have given farewell speeches at Parliament, reflecting on their years in the job. The House captured some moments from those speeches. Audio
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FGM ban passes with multiple champions
30 Jul 2020In a first for Parliament, a widened FGM ban has passed into law with formal female champions from all the corners of Parliament. Audio
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But wasn't the budget back in May?
29 Jul 2020Remember the budget. From way back in May. Old news eh? Not so much. It's still being debated, but innovatively. Audio
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The return of the Budget and more MPs say goodbye
28 Jul 2020The bill approving Budget 2020 is nearing its final stages and six more MPs are giving their final speeches to the House this week at Parliament Audio
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Gareth Hughes ‘trading a suit for gumboots‘
26 Jul 2020After 10 years in Parliament senior Green MP Gareth Hughes talks fatherhood, climate change and an MP’s job and life as he prepares to push the eject button on politics. Audio
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Clare Curran ‘relief, exhaustion, disappointment and hope’
“It’s a mixture of relief and I guess exhaustion, and disappointment and also hope.” Clare Curran is leaving politics, she talks bear pits, the media, Dunedin, mental health and tartan noir. Audio
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Chatting at the exit: departing MPs talk parliament
Gareth Hughes and Clare Curran have each seen four parliaments, and a lot of politics. We have highlights from our chats with the outgoing Green and Labour MPs. Audio
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'Crazy, dehumanising, frightening' - departing MPs share their views on Parliament
24 Jul 2020Departing MPs have shared their observations on parliamentary life describing it as a "crazy", "dehumanising" and "frightening" place. Audio
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Fresh opposition for this week's question time
23 Jul 2020This week at Parliament the first question times with the new leaders of the National Party Judith Collins and Gerry Brownlee at the helm took place. Audio
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An extra members' morning at Parliament
22 Jul 2020An extra morning at Parliament has been set aside to make up for time lost due to Covid-19 and MPs are using it to debate members' bills. Audio
