The House

Dec 10 2024 300 ep. 8 mins 1.6k
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Tough Justice - How to drown a committee

Dec 10 2024 6 mins  
In its first year, this parliament has sent 78 new laws to the twelve subject select committees. That should mean they are reviewing six bills each, except the Justice Committee has been sent 26 of them - including many of the most contested. Why?Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Pacific presiders: Parliament hosts pacific speakers and clerks conference.

Dec 10 2024 5 mins  
Last month, twelve Pacific speakers and clerks from around Oceania traded the warm shores of the South Pacific for Wellington in spring. They were here for a week of networking and learning, with doses of casual diplomacy. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Quizzing, interrogation, and grilling: scrutiny week in review

Dec 07 2024 15 mins  
Parliament was heaving with activity this week, though not with debates, bills, or even any sittings of the House. Instead, the corridors and committee rooms were alive with the hustle and bustle of Scrutiny Week. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

"RMA reform and land supply fundamental." Housing Minister tells MPs.

Dec 05 2024 6 mins  
Whether its about the lack of it, the quality of it, or the cost of it, discussions about housing are omnipresent at Parliament. This week, both Housing Ministers sat down in front of MPs for a session of explain and answer on the topic. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

"Out there with our tails up." Defence minister defends defence.

Dec 04 2024 4 mins  
While New Zealand's defence force deals with budget issues, lagging equipment, and the aftermath of the Manawanui, Defence Minister Judith Collins made it clear that NZDF still have the unwavering support of their minister. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Scrutiny week - peek-a-boo reporting in Health

Dec 02 2024 5 mins  
Scrutiny Week is underway with annual reviews of government entities with multi-billion dollar budgets. Also underway are political games you would never dare try in your own performance review. Exhibit A is Shane Reti facing Ayesha Verrall in the Health Committee. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Boosting Scrutiny Week: “Sometimes, for billions of dollars, you’d have a half-hour hearing.”

Nov 30 2024 13 mins  
There are just five House sitting days of Parliament left. They will feel like a warm down after what happens prior – five tough days of government scrutiny, with help from Parliament's watchdog. The House chats with Mark Evans and Lyndsey Gibson from the Office of the Auditor General about Scrutiny Week. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

"To love is to move towards freedom" - Parliament's newest member makes their maiden statement

Nov 21 2024 7 mins  
The Green's Benjamin Doyle has joined the 54th Parliament about a third of the way into its term. Their maiden statement wrapped up a huge week for Parliament. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Meanwhile, passing law in the House

Nov 20 2024 5 mins  
The political week has been packed with worthy distractions, but in the background all week Parliament has focused on passing new laws. Here are the highlights.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The little Members Bill that could: Restoring Citizenship Bill passes third reading

Nov 20 2024 5 mins  
The House speaks to two members of the Samoan Community that came to Parliament to see the Restoring Citizenship Bill pass its final reading. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details