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The debate James Shaw delayed his retirement for
11 Apr 2024Members Day this week had it all: surprise votes, big and niche issues, success and failure. A bill from a retiring MP led to an environmental rights debate which included gaping philosophical divides… Read more Audio
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The well-worn path between Auditor-General and Parliament
10 Apr 2024The work of the Auditor-General’s office features often in this week’s select committee hearings at Parliament, and for good reason. Read more Audio
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Getting stuck on attack: the slow road to positivity in government
9 Apr 2024The Speaker has begun steering ministerial answers away from outright attacks on the previous government, and towards answers. The road to positivity for new governments is long and difficult. Read more Audio
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How petitions get Parliament's attention
7 Apr 2024Petitions to Parliament don't always result in a change to law or policy as intended, but they can be an effective way of the public getting a message to those in power. Read more Audio
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How to MP: Tips from a ‘great parliamentarian’
31 Mar 2024As he departs from Parliament, Grant Roberson outlines the skills and requirements for being a successful MP, and what he would replace Question Time with. Read more Video, Audio
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Getting specific or aiming wide: The tactics of Question Time
29 Mar 2024A look at the tactics of primary questions during Question Time, with help from Grant Robertson, Judith Collins and Gerry Brownlee. Read more Audio
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Taking MPs at their word, or not
27 Mar 2024The principle that all MPs are honourable and that they should be taken at their word has been tested multiple times this week in Parliament. Read more Audio
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Parliament begins with money bills on a deadline
26 Mar 2024This week’s sitting of Parliament began with two finance bills that have deadlines attached. Read more Audio
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Making the cut: two of Parliament's thresholds
24 Mar 2024This weekly edition looks at thresholds: regarding what gets the nod for Urgent Debates, and also what it's like being a List MP on the cusp of Parliament. Read more Audio
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Auditor-General's youth mental health report before committee
21 Mar 2024The Health Select Committee has been digesting the Auditor-General’s report on how well public organisations are working to meet the mental health needs of young people. Read more Audio
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Waiting weeks for urgent debates
20 Mar 2024Urgent Debates are granted or denied by Speakers. Most are denied. This week a Speaker's ruling moved the goal posts for that allowance, a lot. Read more Audio
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Touch and go: list MPs on the cusp
19 Mar 2024Due to vagaries of the MMP system, some list MPs must endure a period of waiting and uncertainty before they can enter Parliament. Read more Audio
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