Question Time
Duelling quotes and holiday stars
This week in The House Phil Smith talks the tactics of Question Time while Johnny Blades looks at the unified division of debate over the new Matariki Public Holiday. Audio
Duelling quotes and holiday stars
This week in The House Phil Smith talks the tactics of Question Time while Johnny Blades looks at the unified division of debate over the new Matariki Public Holiday.
AudioThe vanishing fallacy: The tactics of Question Time
Question Time is a contest where the tactics constantly evolve, and counter tactics shift to respond. This week one clever tactic appeared suddenly to disappear. Audio
The vanishing fallacy: The tactics of Question Time
Question Time is a contest where the tactics constantly evolve, and counter tactics shift to respond. This week one clever tactic appeared suddenly to disappear.
AudioA week of Question Time: costs, cash and a little covid
A week of questions in Parliament: Some opposition go with 'show me the money' and some with 'defend the covid rules'. Audio
A week of Question Time: costs, cash and a little covid
A week of questions in Parliament: Some opposition go with 'show me the money' and some with 'defend the covid rules'.
AudioWhen MPs close questions they open options
MPs ask a lot of closed questions during Question Time, but it's not a great way to get the answer you want, or any answer. Audio
When MPs close questions they open options
MPs ask a lot of closed questions during Question Time, but it's not a great way to get the answer you want, or any answer.
AudioHurling your voice in Parliament's chamber
Parliament is back to normal(ish) with MPs flexing their vocal chords, and some comments and misconceptions about the House's microphones. Audio
Hurling your voice in Parliament's chamber
Parliament is back to normal(ish) with MPs flexing their vocal chords, and some comments and misconceptions about the House's microphones.
AudioA budget week but covid questions
In a parliamentary week that was all about passing the budget, Question Time did not get the memo - it was all about Covid-19. Audio
A budget week but covid questions
In a parliamentary week that was all about passing the budget, Question Time did not get the memo - it was all about Covid-19.
AudioThe rise of the 13th question
Parliament has seen an unusual increase recently in what is usually a rare event... a 13th question Audio
The rise of the 13th question
Parliament has seen an unusual increase recently in what is usually a rare event... a 13th question
AudioHate speech, three waters reform, and Oranga Tamariki in question time
Questions on hate speech, assault of children in state care, and reform of water services management have been asked of Ministers at Parliament. Audio
Hate speech, three waters reform, and Oranga Tamariki in question time
Questions on hate speech, assault of children in state care, and reform of water services management have been asked of Ministers at Parliament.
AudioStanding by statements at Parliament
Parliament's question times have been littered with a recurring question about whether the Prime Minister stands by their statements. Audio
