David Wilson
Region's speakers get together to try and overcome challenges
Getting more women elected, getting young people involved, and trying to tell people what it is they actually do were the main themes when the speakers of the region's parliaments gathered this week.
…Dancer for Money: What MPs Earn and Own
More than just the Health and Education budgets were revealed this week. MPs also revealed what they personally own and earn - outside of politics. Why? Audio
Dancer for Money: What MPs Earn and Own
More than just the Health and Education budgets were revealed this week. MPs also revealed what they personally own and earn - outside of politics. Why?
AudioJumping the waka without sinking the ship
The 'waka jumping' bill has raises a practical balancing act between electoral integrity and parliamentary privilege. Audio
Jumping the waka without sinking the ship
The 'waka jumping' bill has raises a practical balancing act between electoral integrity and parliamentary privilege.
AudioMedicinal Cannabis Bill: 200 invited to change submissions
More than two hundred people have been asked if they would like to change their submissions on the government's medicinal cannabis bill, after they disclosed personal health issues or that they'd… Audio
Parliament's powers and privileges are surprisingly wide
RNZ's chair has declined to give a voicemail to a Select Committee. The House looks at Parliament's ability to demand such things and punish those who refuse. Audio
Parliament's powers and privileges are surprisingly wide
RNZ's chair has declined to give a voicemail to a Select Committee. The House looks at Parliament's ability to demand such things and punish those who refuse.
AudioA Q&A on questions and answers : the rules and process of question time
You ask a question. You get an answer. You’d think Question Time would be easy. But MPs constantly get it wrong, and often on purpose. The House gets a tutorial from Parliament’s quiz masters. Audio
A Q&A on questions and answers : the rules and process of question time
You ask a question. You get an answer. You’d think Question Time would be easy. But MPs constantly get it wrong, and often on purpose. The House gets a tutorial from Parliament’s quiz masters.
AudioWho swears the swearers?
MPs are ready to get down to business but before they can they have to be officially sworn in. Daniela Maoate-Cox finds out who makes that happen. Audio
Who swears the swearers?
MPs are ready to get down to business but before they can they have to be officially sworn in. Daniela Maoate-Cox finds out who makes that happen.
AudioEconomic development agencies want more resources
Regional economic development agencies want to take the lead in helping their areas become more profitable and productive. Audio
MP 101 - training the new masters of the land
MPs come and go. A lot. And someone has to teach new MPs to be MPs. Audio
MP 101 - training the new masters of the land
MPs come and go. A lot. And someone has to teach new MPs to be MPs.
AudioFlood waters slowly recede at Henley, south Dunedin
David Wilson who farms at Henley near Dunedin airport in a protected zone that's designed not to flood, says half of his farm is still under water. Audio
Sophisticated options for the non-drinker
Kathryn meets the founders of Arahi, producers of non alcoholic drinks they say are a sophisticated option for the social non-drinker. David Wilson and Jo-Anne Short started the business after they… Audio
