The House On Demand
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Member's Day surprises and more in short sitting block
14 Apr 2024It was a sitting block of just one week but it had its share of surprises, routine stuff and signs of a changing culture around scrutiny at committee level. Audio
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The debate James Shaw delayed his retirement for
11 Apr 2024Members Day this week had it all: surprise votes, big and niche issues, success and failure. A bill from a retiring MP led to an environmental rights debate which included gaping philosophical divides… Audio
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The well-worn path between Auditor-General and Parliament
10 Apr 2024The work of the Auditor-General’s office features often in this week’s select committee hearings at Parliament, and for good reason. Audio
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Getting stuck on attack: the slow road to positivity in government
9 Apr 2024The Speaker has begun steering ministerial answers away from outright attacks on the previous government, and towards answers. The road to positivity for new governments is long and difficult. Audio
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How petitions get Parliament's attention
7 Apr 2024Petitions to Parliament don't always result in a change to law or policy as intended, but they can be an effective way of the public getting a message to those in power. Audio
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How to MP: Tips from a ‘great parliamentarian’
31 Mar 2024As he departs from Parliament, Grant Roberson outlines the skills and requirements for being a successful MP, and what he would replace Question Time with. Video, Audio
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Getting specific or aiming wide: The tactics of Question Time
29 Mar 2024A look at the tactics of primary questions during Question Time, with help from Grant Robertson, Judith Collins and Gerry Brownlee. Audio
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Taking MPs at their word, or not
27 Mar 2024The principle that all MPs are honourable and that they should be taken at their word has been tested multiple times this week in Parliament. Audio
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Parliament begins with money bills on a deadline
26 Mar 2024This week’s sitting of Parliament began with two finance bills that have deadlines attached. Audio
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Making the cut: two of Parliament's thresholds
24 Mar 2024This weekly edition looks at thresholds: regarding what gets the nod for Urgent Debates, and also what it's like being a List MP on the cusp of Parliament. Audio
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Auditor-General's youth mental health report before committee
21 Mar 2024The Health Select Committee has been digesting the Auditor-General’s report on how well public organisations are working to meet the mental health needs of young people. Audio
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Waiting weeks for urgent debates
20 Mar 2024Urgent Debates are granted or denied by Speakers. Most are denied. This week a Speaker's ruling moved the goal posts for that allowance, a lot. Audio
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Touch and go: list MPs on the cusp
19 Mar 2024Due to vagaries of the MMP system, some list MPs must endure a period of waiting and uncertainty before they can enter Parliament. Audio
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Parliament’s future out the back
17 Mar 2024A big new wooden superstructure is about to be built out the back of Parliament House, and is planned to be ready to fit dozens of MPs by the next election. Audio
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Chris Bishop: On keeping a tidy parliament
10 Mar 2024New goverment, new parliament, new Leader of the House. Chris Bishop is now the Minister responsible for shepherding the Government's legislative agenda. He explains how. Audio
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Long sitting block wraps up, urgency used throughout
7 Mar 2024A rare four-week sitting block at Parliament has wound up, with the Government’s programme of moving legislation through under urgency used throughout. Audio
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Directing traffic in a bear pit: presiding over Question Time
6 Mar 2024Taming Question Time is not easy but this week the Speaker has attempted to reign in the use of Points of Order to make out of order points. Audio
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Parliament agencies face increased demands and tight funds
5 Mar 2024Due to the increasing demands on the work of the Office of the Clerk in an environment of funding constraints, the efficiency of some key Parliament functions could suffer. Audio
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Parliament: Why so much urgency?
3 Mar 2024The new Parliament has spent most of its existence under urgency. What is that, and why use it? Audio
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Full steam ahead
29 Feb 2024The new Parliament has spent much of its time so far, debating under urgency. What is that, and why has it? Audio
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Testy times for presiding officers
28 Feb 2024This morning’s debates in the chamber provided multiple examples of how difficult it can be as a presiding officer when contentious bills are going through under urgency. Audio
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Foreign minister seeks larger diplomatic footprint, despite cuts
27 Feb 2024The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade select committee has been holding its annual review of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Audio
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Fa’anānā Efeso Collins: In his own words
25 Feb 2024Fa’anānā Efeso Collins has been fondly remembered and much praised by his colleagues. Here is his own message; the maiden speech he gave a week ago. Audio
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Parliament pauses out of respect for Efeso Collins
21 Feb 2024Parliament has paused out of respect for the Green Party MP Efeso Collins who died unexpectedly in Auckland this morning. Audio
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Is Casey Costello facing a privilege complaint?
20 Feb 2024Wise MPs apologise hard and early, but Casey Costello's correction may be late. The Speaker appears to have revealed he is considering a complaint over a matter of privilege. Audio
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Water reforms ditched and digital hitches: Parliament week
18 Feb 2024This weekly wrap of The House looks at the repeal of major water reforms passed in the last Parliament term, and a Select Committee hearing on news media's existential crisis. Audio
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News media's existential crisis comes to select committee
15 Feb 2024A select committee is considering views on a bill that seeks a more level playing field in the digital market that our media industry operates in, where tech giants dominate. Audio
