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Legislation, issues and insights from Parliament.
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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
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Moe mai moe mai ra Fa'anānā Efeso Collins💐💐 Aotearoa needed this tane at this time. A great loss for us all.