Louisa Wall
Business as usual for Members' Day at Parliament
For the first time in about five months, Parliament's members' day wasn't about the End of Life Choice Bill. The House recaps what they covered. Audio
Most Cook Islanders support same-sex relations ban - committee
A Cook Islands select committee reviewing proposed amendments to the country's crimes act says the majority of public submissions call for male homosexuality to remain illegal in the country. Audio
Voluntary euthanasia referendum likely next year
New Zealanders are likely to face a referendum next year on whether to legalise voluntary euthanasia after a make-or-break vote in Parliament last night. MPs voted 63 to 57 to amend the End of Life… Audio
Cancer booze event "disturbing"
A cancer fundraiser hosted by Labour MP Louisa Wall has been criticised by health experts, Stuff reports. The 'Whisky vs Gin' event is for Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month. Audio
Louisa Wall praises shutdown of Folau fundraiser
New Zealand Netball is expected to spell out its position on Maria Folau's involvement with the Silver Ferns in the wake of the controversy engulfing her husband, rugby star Israel Folau.
Rugby… Audio
Parliament's rainbow room refurbished
Parliament's rainbow select committee room has been redecorated ten years after it was first opened. Audio
Louisa Wall responds to claim of sexual assault at Parliament
The Speaker Trevor Mallard has been accused of sparking panic when he told Morning Report on Wednesday a rapist could be working in Parliament Buildings.
There was widespread concern and meetings… Audio
Political interference denied in Pharmac decision
The chair of a parliamentary select committee is rejecting claims political interference led to a decision not to investigate drug-buyer Pharmac. The Labour-controlled health select committee voted… Audio
Petitioning Parliament for breast cancer treatments
Petitioners calling for funding for particular breast cancer treatments have fronted up to a committee in support of their request but how does the petition process work? Audio
The other members' bills
Parliamentary Members' Days can be filled with interest and suspense. But not usually. Sometimes MPs have to keep themselves entertained by littering speeches with rubbish trash puns. Audio
How to prevent sexual violence through and in sport
This month Fair Play brings in experts to give advice on how to prevent sexual violence in sport and through sport. Audio
In a first, opposition and government come together to talk Fiji women's rights
Women parliamentarians in Fiji are being encouraged to cast their political differences aside and use their historic numbers to further women's rights. Audio
Parliament's collaborative committees
Parliament has 17 select committees but the Maori Affairs and Health Committees both claim to be the most collaborative. Audio
A heavy, serious and emotional year for the health committee
Parliament's select committees often fly under the public's radar but the chairs of the Health Committee say its done some heavy work considering breast cancer treatments and medicinal cannabis. Audio
Trans-exclusionary people not welcome at Pride - Louisa Wall
Labour MP Louisa Wall says people who don't support transgender rights shouldn't be in the Pride Parade. Ms Wall was secretly recorded at a hui about the Auckland pride parade making comments about… Audio
Basin's lack of facilities for women, disabled "unacceptable"
Wellington City Councillor Fleur Fitzsimons says it’s unacceptable the Basin Reserve does not cater sufficiently for women and those with disabilities, but says the council is addressing the… Audio
Crossing enemy lines
Party divisions fade for MPs when there’s a topic of shared interest and women’s rights is one of those issues for Labour’s Louisa Wall and National’s Jo Hayes. Audio
Govt money should fund women not All Blacks’ pay packets
If the government is to give more money to rugby, then it should go to women and diversity in the sport, not the All Blacks says a former international player turned MP. Audio