The House

This week, MPs debated a bill to protect parody and satire, the right to take the mickey under New Zealand’s copyright law, something they themselves may well be the target of. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

An Auckland housing plan law passed quickly under urgency, but its committee stage was full of interesting asides. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

It’s a busy week at Parliament, with the House getting urgent on Auckland, and debating alcohol, animals, banter, and badges. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

With politicians' attention very much looking outward amidst talks of a potential escalation in the conflict, or even a fuel crisis reminiscent of the 1970s, Parliament still nonetheless had things to address back home. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Amendments to immigration law would further punish migrant exploitation and also widen the ability to deport migrants for various offences. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A bill moving through Parliament is set to end greyhound racing in New Zealand. This week’s second reading offered a case study in careful, and at times awkward, political messaging. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Parliament’s first debate this week was over New Zealand signing a statement offering “readiness to contribute" in the Strait of Hormuz. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

With an election looming in November, The House sat down with Clerk David Wilson to get a roadmap of what’s to be expected between now and then. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week at Parliament we heard a debate all about the future that ended up being mired in the past. We also heard a goodbye speech from one of Parliament's more talented orators. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Peeni Henare left Parliament this week with a final address full of stories and humour. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

New Zealand’s long-term economic future may be vitally important, but a debate on the 40 year fiscal future proves fertile ground for short-term politics. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The final report from the inquiry into New Zealand’s Covid-19 pandemic response has been released. With an election approaching, MPs quickly the findings into a political football – defending their record or criticising the former government. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The House Sunday Edition combines two stories from Parliament's week. First, advice on convincing a select committee to amend a bill. Then, MPs on better infrastructure planning with less politics. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The House reviews the special debate on the National Infrastructure Plan, when most MPs agreed they ought to remove politics from decisions, and couldn't help but be political. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The integrity of New Zealand’s public service was under the microscope at Parliament today as the Governance and Administration select committee heard from the Public Service Commission regarding their long term insight briefing. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Select Committees are everyone’s best chance to stop the impacts of bad law. We have tips to help maximise your chances, with examples from hearings on the Arms Bill. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

MPs Ayesha Verrall and Ricardo Menéndez March outline Parliament’s lesser known written version of Question Time, and compare it to its louder, less forthcoming, cousin. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Following the retirement of former Speaker Adrian Rurawhe, Parliament has a new MP in, Labour's Georgie Dansey, a former teacher, and unionist based in Hamilton. She delivered her maiden speech on Wednesday this week. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Parliament's newest MP Georgie Dansey gave her maiden statement this week, wasting no time in getting stuck into her role as a member of the opposition. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Parliament is considering a law that changes what was legal in the past. Retrospective law-making is allowed, but rare and controversial. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Parliament’s year begins with a very long debate. We review the event and sample a few of the best speakers. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Two bills made strong progress this week against fierce opposition. They aim to end diversity hiring in the public service, and "rebalance" employment relations. The House considers the bills and lopsided debating. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Parliament's first proper week back the government was still high-speed legislating with an extra sitting. Among the bills was one to "rebalance" employee/employer rights. The debate was quite one-sided. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The Public Service Amendment Bill is back in the House from Select Committee, and has reignited debate on the culture war flashpoint of DEI. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The election is still 270 sleeps away, but inside Parliament the hustings are assembled. Question Time's usefulness diminishes but jibes and insults flourish. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details