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Older and more farmers: The 54th Parliament by the numbers
11 Dec 2023The number of Members of Parliament who come from farming backgrounds has risen markedly, while the average age of MPs has bumped up to near 50. Read more Audio
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Parliament: A change of ends and a new referee
10 Dec 2023A new Parliament, a new Prime Minister, a new Speaker. There was a lot going on at Parliament in the first week of its 54th incarnation. Read more Audio
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Parliament’s first choice of debate topic is Gaza
7 Dec 2023Parliament pushed back it's business on Thursday to begin with an hour of debate over how far to go in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Read more Audio
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Swearing like a Parliament : Photo Essay
6 Dec 2023Before MPs can fight they must first swear. Swearing is the main business of Parliament's first day, other than choosing themselves a judge and protector - the Speaker. Read more
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Pomp and ceremony gets Parliament underway
6 Dec 2023Parliament business got underway after the State Opening of the 54th Parliament, a ceremony of pomp and pageantry culminating in the Speech from the Throne. Read more Audio
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Parliament's new Speaker hints at free flow style
5 Dec 2023The new Speaker Gerry Brownlee has offered a heads-up about how he'll run Parliament, with Standing Orders to be a mere guide rather than a strict line to follow. Read more Audio
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What to Expect when you’re Expecting a Parliament
3 Dec 2023With a government now formed the 54th Parliament can finally get underway. Twice. Here’s how that happens. Read more
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Photo Essay: A three groom political wedding
25 Nov 2023Photos and action from the official signing of the coalition deal between National, ACT and New Zealand First. Read more
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New Parliament, new rules
3 Sep 2023The final thing Parliament did before adjourning was agree rules changes for the next Parliament. We discuss them with senior clerks David Wilson and Gabor Hellyer. Read more Audio
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The rule untravelled: changes MPs wanted but didn’t get
1 Sep 2023Before Parliament adjourned it agreed new rules for next time. In discussing them MPs gave glimpses into the rules they would like to change and the Parliament they wished existed. Read more Audio
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Parliament tightens procedures around entrenchment of laws
31 Aug 2023Under new rules for Parliament, any future proposed entrenchment of a law must first be considered by a select committee before being considered by all MPs. Read more
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Voting age for local council elections debated
30 Aug 2023MPs have been debating whether to lower the voting age for local council elections to 16 years of age from the current age of 18. Read more Audio
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