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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
10 FEB

Question Time - the election year edition

The election is still 270 sleeps away, but inside Parliament the hustings are assembled. Question Time's usefulness diminishes but jibes and insults flourish. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

4 min

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20/11/2021

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This is a highly informative podcast, illuminating how parliament works, what our elective representatives actually do and that the posturing and nastiness highlighted in question time and in media soundbites is only a tiny portion of what goes on. Our politicians actually work cooperatively most of the time.