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Parliament - Live Stream and Question Time

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New Zealand Parliament
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Fast Track Approvals Bill
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New Zealand Parliament - live streaming audio from Parliament (during sitting times) and listen-again audio from Question Time. Go to the footer of this page to find the link and frequencies to listen live. When Parliament is not sitting, this frequency carries the Southern Star programme from the Radio Rhema Broadcast Group. To discover when Parliament is and is not sitting, visit the Parliamenta... more

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Questions to Ministers Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Police: Has he asked New Zealand Police to present him with a fuel resilience plan in case New Zealand faces a prolonged fuel shortage; if not, why not? Hon JULIE ANNE GENTER to the Ministe... more

Questions to Ministers DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? NANCY LU to the Minister of Finance: How is conflict in the Middle East affecting the New Zealand economy? Rt Hon CHRIS ... more

Questions to Ministers MILES ANDERSON to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Dr DAVID WILSON to the Associ... more

Questions to Ministers Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS to the Minister of Finance: Will the update on New Zealand's four fuel alert levels tomorrow include a change in alert levels, or will it be an explainer of what the levels are? HANA-RAWHITI MAIPI-CLARKE to t... more

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  • Volume?

    Great to have these online so quickly, but why is the volume so low? Using standard iPhone earphones with the volume turned all the way up it can still be hard to hear at times. (same problem with the RNZ iPhone app too)

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    Brendon_S
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- Positive notes about having quick access to live parliamentary content and timely question-time coverage.
- Some listeners mention audio quality issues, especially volume levels making it hard to hear in certain listening environments.
- Some feedback suggests app or streaming experience could be smoother during live broadcasts.

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Oral Questions for Thursday 26 March 2026
Q: Question No. 8 (Rent and housing): What steps are being taken to improve outcomes for renters and landlords?
Proposals include a light-touch regulatory regime for property managers, standards for conduct and competence, stronger dispute resolution, and consideration of a national register of property managers.
Oral Questions for Thursday 26 March 2026
Q: Question No. 5 (NCEA reform): What is the rationale for replacing NCEA with a new system and how will it be implemented?
Cabinet has moved to replace NCEA with a single, clearer, internationally comparable senior secondary qualification, with scaled phasing in from 2028 and 2030 for different year levels.
Oral Questions for Thursday 26 March 2026
Q: Supplementary: How much warning will New Zealanders get before moving along the alert level framework?
The goal is to avoid sudden overnight changes by providing a smooth, predictable progression and clear communication around assessment processes.
Oral Questions for Thursday 26 March 2026
Q: Supplementary: Will the alert level framework allow for different alert levels to be applied to diesel, petrol and jet fuel?
Yes, the framework contemplates differential treatment by fuel type and the government will be transparent about assessment criteria and engagement with industry.
Oral Questions for Wednesday 4 March 2026
Q: To the Prime Minister, does he stand by all of his government's statements and actions?
Yes, the Prime Minister affirms alignment with government statements and actions, while defending energy policy decisions as necessary to reduce price risk and ensure energy security.

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This series provides live audio of parliamentary proceedings and question time, with repeat broadcasts of Question Time content when Parliament isn't in session. Episodes commonly cover energy policy, LNG and electricity prices, the state of the economy, housing and social welfare, health system issues, and ongoing governance and regulatory topics. The format often features ministers answering questions, with procedural moments and live data shared on budget timing, public services, and infrastructure. A notable trait is the focus on timely policy updates and interlinked debates—ranging from energy security and consumer bills to social housing and regulatory oversight—delivered in a straightforward, question-driven style. Potential listener... more

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