Johnny Blades
Reimagining Parliament
Every three years senior MPs meet to reimagine Parliament, considering which rule changes might strengthen representative democracy and executive oversight. Audio
Ex-military MPs vocal on Inspector General Bill
MPs who are former members of the NZDF had plenty to say when the first reading of the Inspector-General Defence Bill got underway. Audio
'A sea of tranquility' - MPs and their groups
Whether cross-party or inter-parliament collectives, MP groups are all about human connections which help MPs, and importantly us, find out what makes them tick. Audio
Historic gender achievement in Parliament with MP's swearing-in
Soraya Peke-Mason's arrival as MP means an historic achievement of gender equity in New Zealand’s Parliament, while heralding another chapter in the political history of Rātana. Audio
Fair Pay Bill hogs limelight again this week
After consuming much of Parliament's energy last week, the Fair Pay Agreements Bill looks set to do so again this week as its committee stage continues. Audio
A rare message of consent from the GG
As this week of Parliament was getting underway, just after the prayers, the House heard a rare message from the Governor-General. Audio
Fair Pay Bill to make for feisty debate this week
Following a two-week recess, MPs are set to engage in feisty debate about proposed labour laws that could raise wages through sector-wide collective bargaining. Audio
Treading water: the plight of the First Term MP
What do Nicole McKee, Joseph Mooney, Teanau Tuiono and Sarah Pallett have in common? They’re first term MPs who have shared their experiences with us. Audio
Walking backwards while pointing forwards
Trust in media, or lack thereof, was front and centre as the Minister of Broadcasting had a week of being grilled in parliament's Question Time about the Aotearoa New Zealand Public Media Bill. Audio
Crime double shot in week of first readings
A double shot of crime legislation features in a Parliament week laden with Government bills that are scheduled to get a first reading. Audio
Plain language? Forsooth, forfend!
This week Parliament debated a members' bill from Rachel Boyack that aims to combat official gobbledegook. Some MPs fought it tooth and nail as tantamount to balderdash, gadzooks! Audio
Queen holiday bill debate not all misty-eyed
MPs have been reflecting on the Queen's death again, with the passage of a bill under urgency to create a one-off public holiday for her. But not all the reflections were misty-eyed. Audio
Te reo Māori thrives as petition anniversary marked
The revitalisation of te reo Māori was abundantly evident as a big crowd converged on Parliament to mark 50 years since the Māori Language Petition. Audio
Bringing Parliament and more to the people: PTV
Parliament TV offers the public the chance to catch all sittings of Parliament and more besides. Audio
Parliament journos back on the tiles
Press Gallery journalists are in their element after the regular bridge run returned from the Grand Hall to the 1st floor foyer of Parliament House, the place known as 'the tiles'. Audio