Chris Hipkins
MPs warned of ordeals ahead amid disinformation
A former Prime Minister has warned MPs they face a daunting challenge to maintain public confidence in the Parliament system in the age of disinformation.
AudioSo many reasons for law...
This week’s agenda in Parliament illustrates some of the variety of motivations that lie behind prospective laws. Audio
So many reasons for law...
This week’s agenda in Parliament illustrates some of the variety of motivations that lie behind prospective laws.
AudioMinister on government plans to keep some Covid-19 measures, but will scrap most powers
The government will scrap many of the extraordinary powers used during the pandemic such as lockdowns, mandates and managed isolation.
Just a small number of baseline measures will remain in place to… Audio
Fair Pay Bill to make for feisty debate this week
Following a two-week recess, MPs are set to engage in feisty debate about proposed labour laws that could raise wages through sector-wide collective bargaining. Audio
Fair Pay Bill to make for feisty debate this week
Following a two-week recess, MPs are set to engage in feisty debate about proposed labour laws that could raise wages through sector-wide collective bargaining.
AudioMinister suggests law change to let police keep taking photos of adults, children
The police minister is facing fierce criticism over his suggestion the Government may change the law to allow officers to keep taking photographs of adults and children for looking out of place or… Audio
MPs get back into the rhythm
After a couple of short weeks at Parliament MPs are getting back into the rhythm with some work to catch up on, like a tardy approval of the budget. Audio
MPs get back into the rhythm
After a couple of short weeks at Parliament MPs are getting back into the rhythm with some work to catch up on, like a tardy approval of the budget.
AudioYouth crime response package focused on support, study and work
Children under 14 years old caught doing ram raids will be given intensive support to steer them away from crime, and towards study and work.
The move is part of a $53 million Government package… Audio
Six months on, human costs of the Parliament occupation
It’s six months since the occupation of Parliament's grounds for three weeks, but the human cost is only now becoming clear. Audio
Six months on, human costs of the Parliament occupation
It’s six months since the occupation of Parliament's grounds for three weeks, but the human cost is only now becoming clear.
AudioFrom passenger to pilot: subbing in as Parliament chair
A couple of MPs this week unexpectedly got to run the show from the big chair, because Parliament’s debating chamber can’t function without a chairperson presiding. Audio
From passenger to pilot: subbing in as Parliament chair
A couple of MPs this week unexpectedly got to run the show from the big chair, because Parliament’s debating chamber can’t function without a chairperson presiding.
AudioNot enough chiefs
It’s not often a group of workers think ‘we need more bosses’. That’s what MPs did this week - kind of. Parliament may now have more presiding officers than it’s ever had. Audio
Not enough chiefs
It’s not often a group of workers think ‘we need more bosses’. That’s what MPs did this week - kind of. Parliament may now have more presiding officers than it’s ever had.
AudioParliament’s sweet spot for extra days
For the next while Parliament is sitting an extra morning each week. It has hit the twixt-reviews sweet-spot and has also has a lot of new ideas to debate. Audio
Parliament’s sweet spot for extra days
For the next while Parliament is sitting an extra morning each week. It has hit the twixt-reviews sweet-spot and has also has a lot of new ideas to debate.
AudioGovernment has not been slow to crack down on gangs - Chris Hipkins
The Police Minister rejects the idea the government has been slow to act on gangs and doesn't accept they have bowed to political pressure.
Under new plans to crack down on gangs, police will have… Audio
Tips on surviving Question Time
One of Parliament's best exponents of the skills of gladiatorial quizzes offers advice on "surviving Question Time". Video, Audio
