MPS

MPs returned to Parliament today to mark the accession of new King and pay tributes to Queen Elizabeth II.

There were personal anecdotes, reflections on royal tours of Aotearoa and recognition of the… Audio

MPs behaving more badly or just the winter blues? Senior politicians indulged in name-calling and taunting opponents in the Chamber this afternoon.

Exercised about whether 'Karens' would be protected… Audio

Andrew Barnes says MPs should be limited to two terms in Parliament. The Panel speaks to Andrew about why. Audio

The 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

After 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

“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

MPs being unable to manage their staff and the continued unrest in the U.S. are on the agenda for this week's Sunday Morning panel discussion with guests Linda Clark and Richard Harman.  Audio

A motion to disestablish the Epidemic Response Committee was debated and passed by MPs this week.  Audio

The Government will have to make up for time lost due to Covid-19 as it works on legislation this week  Audio

MPs have worked on Covid-19 related bills under urgency shortening a process from months to hours. Audio

The Parliamentary press gallery is 150 this year and like many birthdays it has prompted members, both newbies and veterans alike, to reflect on their roles in an ever-changing media landscape. Video

National’s Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi was New Zealand’s first Indian and Sikh MP. He reflects on his 12 years in Parliament. Audio