Parliament
Urgency used to pass Bill fixing 501 deportees loophole
Legislation has been passed under urgency to ensure all people returning to the country after being in prison systems abroad continue to come under parole-like oversight and support back in New…
AudioEntrenchment use under the grill in Standing Orders review
The use of entrenchment in law-making in this country has had a sound grilling at the Standing Orders Committee which is conducting its ongoing regular review of Parliament’s rules. Audio
Entrenchment use under the grill in Standing Orders review
The use of entrenchment in law-making in this country has had a sound grilling at the Standing Orders Committee which is conducting its ongoing regular review of Parliament’s rules.
AudioCyclone devastation and climate dominate PM's Statement debate
Today the debating chamber launched into action as it does most years - but this year was all about the weather and the climate. Audio
Cyclone devastation and climate dominate PM's Statement debate
Today the debating chamber launched into action as it does most years - but this year was all about the weather and the climate.
AudioParliament gets cracking proper with PM's Statement and disaster bills
After a week of business in the House was lost due to Cyclone Gabrielle, Parliament’s sitting year properly gets underway today with Debate on the Prime Minister’s Statement. Audio
Parliament gets cracking proper with PM's Statement and disaster bills
After a week of business in the House was lost due to Cyclone Gabrielle, Parliament’s sitting year properly gets underway today with Debate on the Prime Minister’s Statement.
AudioShort, cyclone-hit week starts Parliament 2023
After a two-month break, Parliament resumed only to soon adjourn for the week as Cyclone Gabrielle complicated plans for the first sitting week in 2023. Audio
Short, cyclone-hit week starts Parliament 2023
After a two-month break, Parliament resumed only to soon adjourn for the week as Cyclone Gabrielle complicated plans for the first sitting week in 2023.
AudioA year of disruption: Parliament's 2022 in review
The last episode of The House for this year is an opportunity to look back at some of the goings-on in Parliament that we covered in 2022. Audio
A year of disruption: Parliament's 2022 in review
The last episode of The House for this year is an opportunity to look back at some of the goings-on in Parliament that we covered in 2022.
AudioThe first guest on the floor
It's been an unusual day at Parliament. President Zelensky became the first national leader to address the House, and then MPs travelled in time. At least on paper. Audio
The first guest on the floor
It's been an unusual day at Parliament. President Zelensky became the first national leader to address the House, and then MPs travelled in time. At least on paper.
AudioParliament’s week includes new bills and an historic speech
It is Parliament’s final week but there are still bills sitting under the tree for MPs to debate, and some history to make with a Ukrainian President. Audio
Parliament’s week includes new bills and an historic speech
It is Parliament’s final week but there are still bills sitting under the tree for MPs to debate, and some history to make with a Ukrainian President.
AudioSix Labour Ministers and MPs to retire next year
Three Labour Ministers and three MPs are to leave parliament at the next election. The Prime Minister made the announcement a short time ago. RNZ's Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch has the… Audio
Go high: Parliament takes its roof solar
MPs often talk green, but Parliament is lowering its carbon footprint with hundreds of surreptitious solar panels; and providing a much wanted excuse to climb onto the roof. Audio
Go high: Parliament takes its roof solar
MPs often talk green, but Parliament is lowering its carbon footprint with hundreds of surreptitious solar panels; and providing a much wanted excuse to climb onto the roof.
AudioFocus on three Government bills in penultimate week
Parliament’s year is rapidly nearing an end, and the Government has this week been focused on completion of three fairly major pieces of legislation. Audio
