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    Written Questions: A less frustrating Question Time?

    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

    15 min

  2. 21 FEB

    House on Sunday: Maiden speeches and memorable speeches

    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

    12 min

  3. 19 FEB

    Parliament's late comer makes maiden statement

    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

    6 min

  4. 18 FEB

    Turning back time through law

    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

    6 min

  5. 17 FEB

    Bishop and McAnulty speeches among the standouts

    Parliament’s year begins with a very long debate. We review the event and sample a few of the best speakers. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    6 min

  6. 14 FEB

    DEI and Employment Relations: The week's contentious bills

    Two bills made strong progress this week against fierce opposition. They aim to end diversity hiring in the public service, and "rebalance" employment relations. The House considers the bills and lopsided debating. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    13 min

  7. 12 FEB

    Employment relations and full speed, one-sided debates

    In Parliament's first proper week back the government was still high-speed legislating with an extra sitting. Among the bills was one to "rebalance" employee/employer rights. The debate was quite one-sided. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    5 min

  8. 11 FEB

    Public Service Amendment Bill reignites DEI debate in the House

    The Public Service Amendment Bill is back in the House from Select Committee, and has reignited debate on the culture war flashpoint of DEI. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    6 min
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  • Años en activo
    2017 - 2026
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