Andrew Geddis
What are referendums and when do we use them?
Referendums are a pretty hot topic at the moment ... But why do we have referendums for SOME issues and not others? Audio
Compulsory voting
The Auckland Council has done a pre-election survey which gauges awareness and attitudes of potential voters. Overall, 52.2 per cent of those canvassed supported compulsory voting. Many of those are… Audio
New report suggests 4 year parliamentary term, more MPs
A new report is proposing to extend the parliamentary term to four years and to increase the number of MPs, so politicians can plan better for the future. The Victoria University report argues a… Audio
Groceries and democracy, who does this favour?
Justice Minister Andrew Little yesterday announced that Government would introduce legislation allowing people to enrol on the same day, and the proposed law change would also allow ballot boxes in… Audio
Election day voting enrolments - legal analysis
For the first time voters will be able to register to vote on election day next year.
The government announced the law change, saying roughly 19,000 voters had their ballots disallowed last election… Audio
ACT's proposed bill would allow abusive, hate speech - law expert
An ACT party proposal to repeal parts of the Human Rights Act is being questioned by a leading law professor.
The party's new Freedom to Speak Bill takes aim at legislation covering insulting and… Audio
Treasury website breach not illegal - police
The police have dropped an investigation into hacking of the Treasury website prompted by the leaking of supposedly secret Budget details.
The Treasury admitted this morning a weakness in its website… Audio
Cannabis Referendum - Government Announcement Due Tomorrow
The government has formed a consensus on what form next year's cannabis referendum will take, and plans to announce it tomorrow. Audio
Hate speech review: Anti-Māori pamphlet
A pamphlet described as racist by Justice Minister Andrew Little has been dropped in an Auckland suburb, prompting a complaint. The pamphlet by a group called "One Law for All" contained anti-Māori… Audio
Mueller report released: No collusion
Special counsel Robert Mueller's report has finally been given to congress. According to a summary of it, President Trump's campaign did not conspire with Russia during the 2016 election. Audio
Did Shane Jones break the rules? - Analysis
There are calls for Shane Jones to resign for sitting in on multi-million dollar funding meeting for a project he was once poised to be the chairman of. Mr Jones declared a conflict of interest in… Audio
Racist conman cheat
Words like "explosive" are being used to describe the address to the US Congress by President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer. Michael Cohen has made his second appearance after making a plea… Audio
Political panel: What's on Cabinet's agenda for 2019?
The government's troubled KiwiBuild programme will be high on the agenda as Cabinet ministers meet for the first time this year. But what other political issues will feature in 2019? Political… Audio
Binding: The recreational cannabis referendum
The Government has confirmed the referendum on recreational cannabis use will be binding. It's part of the confidence and supply agreement between the Greens and Labour. The question will be asked at… Audio
What you can - or can't - say about the Speaker
Opinion - Say what you want about an MP - if you think you can rely on their political sense and what they think the public will tolerate, writes Andrew Geddis Audio
Shane Jones' meetings
The inquiry into the Government's appointment of the deputy police commissioner has found it was adequate. Meanwhile, the regional economic development minister Shane Jones has failed to disclose 61… Audio
NZ First accepts Jami-Lee Ross' proxy vote
The Jami-Lee Ross saga has taken a new twist with the former National MP asking none other than New Zealand First to cast his vote while he's away. The Botany MP is on medical leave after both… Audio
Ins and outs of Sroubek case
The Czech criminal residing in a New Zealand prison could soon be winging his way home to the Czech Republic thanks to an extradition order. Andrew Geddis of the University of Otago hopes the Sroubek… Audio
Jami-Lee Ross gives proxy vote to National
Former National MP Jami-Lee Ross has given his proxy vote to his former party as he remains on leave based on medical advice. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis discusses the move with… Video, Audio
Is Jami-Lee Ross' recording incriminating?
Is what Jami-Lee Ross gave to police incriminating? Andrew Geddis is a Professor of law at Otago University. He joins Guyon Espiner with his analysis. Audio