Who helps with the ‘huge emotional toll’ of being an MP?
MPs have some of the highest pressure jobs in New Zealand, and the stressors aren’t always what...
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Member's Day surprises and more in short sitting block
It was a sitting block of just one week but it had its share of surprises, routine stuff and...
Stan Ridgway (Wall of Voodoo), and Celebrating the Funky Soul of Westbound Records
As we countdown to Record Store Day 2024, (April 20), we continue to spotlight a few of the...
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How petitions get Parliament's attention
Petitions to Parliament don't always result in a change to law or policy as intended, but they...
How to MP: Tips from a ‘great parliamentarian’
As he departs from Parliament, Grant Roberson outlines the skills and requirements for being a...
Getting specific or aiming wide: The tactics of Question Time
A look at the tactics of primary questions during Question Time, with help from Grant Robertson,...
Taking MPs at their word, or not
The principle that all MPs are honourable and that they should be taken at their word has been...
The New Zealand Government seems to be a bit bloated. A study from New Zealand Initiative...
Making the cut: two of Parliament's thresholds
This weekly edition looks at thresholds: regarding what gets the nod for Urgent Debates, and also...
Oral Questions for 21 March 2024.
HON PRIYANCA RADHAKRISHNAN to the Minister for Disability Issues: Does she stand by her statement...
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Auditor-General's youth mental health report before committee
The Health Select Committee has been digesting the Auditor-General’s report on how well public...
Grant Robertson: Former Labour MP reflects on his career in politics
Grant Robertson says he acted in the best interests of New Zealanders throughout his career....
Vanuatu PM Charlot Salwai says referendum will bring political stability
A significant test for Vanuatu's government, the referendum in May will broach a new law to tie...
Touch and go: list MPs on the cusp
Due to vagaries of the MMP system, some list MPs must endure a period of waiting and uncertainty...
Concern in Solomon Islands after women MPs drop out of election race
The two MPs decided not to contest next month's election, with their husbands instead running in...
The one with former MP Neil Parish
In this episode Ben speaks to the former MP and MEP Neil Parish about his life and political...
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Chris Bishop: On keeping a tidy parliament
New goverment, new parliament, new Leader of the House. Chris Bishop is now the Minister...
The Gender Effect in Intra-Party Meritocracy (with Rabia Kutlu)
This lecture explores how parliamentary activity affects the candidacy list placements of MPs in...
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Do Protests Affect What Politicians Say?
Protest is a fundamental part of democracy. From thousands attending pro-Palestine marches in...
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