Andrew Geddis
Political donation rules clear - Andrew Geddis
Jami-Lee Ross alleges that Simon Bridges asked him to split a one-hundred thousand donation from a Chinese businessman into smaller parts so it was below the threshold where it would have to be made… Audio
Gloves off in Bridges-Ross spat
Expelled National Caucus member Jami-Lee Ross has called his former leader Simon Bridges "corrupt". Meanwhile Mr Bridges says Mr Ross has "zero" chance of pinning anything illegal on him when it comes… Audio
Will Jami-Lee Ross be first subject of waka-jumping law?
The political future of Jami-Lee Ross will be decided by the National caucus on Tuesday morning. Andrew Geddis is a Professor of law at Otago University. He discusses the legal and constitutional… Audio
Waka-Jumping law: Fletcher Tabuteau, Andrew Geddis discuss
The controversial Electoral Amendment Bill or Waka Jumping Bill passed its final reading in Parliament on Thursday. The legislation is designed to prevent MPs from ditching their party during a… Audio
Convicted murderer gets $10k compo
The UN Committee Against Torture ruled inmate John Vogel had his human rights breached when he was confined to a cell for 21 days - six days longer than legally allowed. He's the first New Zealander… Audio
Government spend-ups and policy base
Constitutional law expert Andrew Geddis covers a few political topics with the Panelists and assesses how the government's performing. The $700,000 Justice Summit - a waste of money? How the Clare… Audio
NZ First's loyalty clause
New Zealand First is in the spotlight today over a contract MPs have signed that will require them to pay a fine if they are expelled or resign from caucus. Audio
Peters' legal action, Cabinet role 'a game of hats' - Geddis
A legal expert says it is "unprecedented" for the Deputy Prime Minister to sue public servants, but New Zealand's constitutional arrangements are flexible enough to cope with the tension. Winston… Audio
Winston Peters legal action
Winston Peters is going ahead with legal action against a bevvy of civil servants and Opposition MPs. Otago University's Andrew Geddis joins us to talk about his possible motives, and whether the… Audio
Nervous wait for tenants over meth compensation
People who've been needlessly booted out of state houses due to meth hysteria now face a nervous wait to find out if they'll get any compensation. Lawyers are struggling to find any legal options for… Audio
Confidence in the speaker
National has accused speaker Trevor Mallard of "pushing" the story about an MP allegedly making a sexist remark about the Prime Minister. Audio
Winston Peters as Acting PM
Today we find out some of the protocols that are in effect when the country has an Acting Prime Minister. The deputy PM and leader of NZ First Winston Peters will step into the role for six weeks, an… Audio
Getting to Swear
Can prisoners, teenagers or foreign spies be sworn in as MPs? Sometimes, yes. Phil Smith finds out what the criteria are. Audio
Labour-NZ First-Greens govt forms - political analysis
Political scientists Jennifer Curtin of Auckland University, Jon Johansson of Victoria University, and Otago University professor of public law Andrew Geddis discuss details of the formation of the… Audio
Green Party still needs to officially sign up for coalition
Otago University's expert in electoral law Andrew Geddis on the incoming coalition government. Audio
Political panel on the constitution and the hiatus
The political hiatus is almost over with Winston Peters due to meet his board on Monday. Otago Law Professor Andrew Geddis and Associate Professor Jennifer Curtin from the School of Politics and… Audio
Voter turnout remains low despite record advance votes
A record number of people voted early in this election but hopes that might mean a better turnout not to mention a "youthquake" have come to nothing. Voter turnout was just under 79 percent - a single… Audio
Election q&a's with Andrew Geddis
Constitutional Law expert Andrew Geddis answers listeners' questions about the election. Audio
Election 2017: Early votes up, but 300k not enrolled
A day out from the election and there are still more than 300,000 people who aren't enrolled to vote. Just under half of them are 18 to 24-year-olds. While much has been made of the record numbers of… Audio
The role of party election scrutineers
Constitutional law expert Andrew Geddis clarifies the role of election scrutineers and why the final election vote tally could be weeks away. Audio