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The House

RNZ
New Zealand
Parliament
New Zealand Parliament
Labour Party
Question Time
National Party
Green Party
New Zealand Politics
Treaty Of Waitangi Bill
Climate Change
Budget
Regulatory Standards Bill
Public Service Amendment Bill
Scrutiny Week
ACT Party
Legislation
Te Pati Māori
Parliament Of New Zealand
Te Pāti Māori
Select Committees

Legislation, issues and insights from Parliament.

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As the remaining weeks of the 54th Parliament tick over, MPs who have decided to step back from politics have their chance to farewell their colleagues and Parliament as an institution in the form of a valedictory statement.

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As the election nears, politics can get frantic and irrational. By contrast much of Parliament’s long week of urgency was a model of calm, with careful, unemotive discussion of RMA law.

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After about 12 years, National's Shane Reti farewelled Parliament this week, reflecting on some of his achievements in the Health portfolio, and lamenting some of the unfinished business he couldn't quite get to

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Two MPs gave valedictory statements to their colleagues on Wednesday, but illness forced one of them to say haere rā via a video link.

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Professor Andrew Schelling
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Agenda, Auckland University
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Faye Salby
Representative from Agenda, an advocacy group against genomic discrimination
Agenda
Episode: Government DNA inaction undermining prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Dr Aisha Veral
Labour MP
Labour Party
Episode: Government DNA inaction undermining prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Chris Bishop
Attorney General of New Zealand
New Zealand Government
Episode: Attorney General: Championing the rule of law
Nick Blakely
MBIE Chief Executive
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Episode: House on Sunday: Questions and excuses
Alison McDonald
MBIE official
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Episode: House on Sunday: Questions and excuses
Porto Williams
Former Cabinet Minister, first Pacifica MP elected from New Zealand's South Island
New Zealand Parliament
Episode: The women changing Pacific politics
Cherie Flintoff
Individual submitter from New Zealand
Independent submitter
Episode: No rest for the Justice Committee during sitting break
James Barber
Individual submitter from New Zealand
Independent submitter
Episode: No rest for the Justice Committee during sitting break

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Louis Collins
Host of The House

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Highly Informative & a perspective rarely seen.

    This is a highly informative podcast, illuminating how parliament works, what our elective representatives actually do and that the posturing and nastiness highlighted in question time and in media soundbites is only a tiny portion of what goes on. Our politicians actually work cooperatively most of the time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FtVSgM
    New Zealand5 years ago
  • Informative every time

    I always, always learn things from this pod. It does a great job of tackling one particular topic and taking a deep, but brief, dive. It’s relevant no matter how much (or how little) you already know about NZ parliament.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jayyybo
    United States7 years ago

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A strong mix of policy detail and practical implications for governance.
Consistently insightful and approachable for those new to NZ parliamentary processes.
Clear, informative discussions that illuminate how parliament operates.
Useful for sponsors seeking a political-audience with policy-focused interests.

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#249
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54 nurses: A grudging admission and the data on nurses
Q: How reliable are the statistics being cited about nurse numbers?
The host argues that statistics can be manipulated by highlighting favorable categories or regions, implying that the overall truth is nuanced and not fully captured by simple headcount figures.
54 nurses: A grudging admission and the data on nurses
Q: Is the primary question 54 the correct answer before accounting for 2,100 extra nurses?
The discussion suggests the 54 figure is not directly comparable to the larger claimed increase of 2,100 nurses and emphasizes that the raw numbers require careful interpretation.
Attorney General: Championing the rule of law
Q: Can you explain the independence of NZ's judiciary from politics?
Judicial independence is safeguarded by conventions and a non-political appointment process; the Attorney General defends the judiciary and keeps politics out of its functioning.
Attorney General: Championing the rule of law
Q: How do you view your role in cabinet meetings when legal issues arise?
I must point out what the law says or what the Constitution allows, so the government can act within the law, even while holding broader ministerial responsibilities.
Attorney General: Championing the rule of law
Q: What is the core remit of the Attorney General in NZ?
The Attorney General acts as the first law officer, ensuring government actions are lawful, providing legal advice, and balancing cabinet duties with independent, apolitical counsel.

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This show centers on how Parliament operates, with deep dives into budgeting, committee hearings, and the mechanics of scheduling and accountability. Episodes frequently explore how laws are crafted, how government programs are funded, and how ministers and MPs respond under scrutiny, often featuring experts, MPs, and legal or economic commentators. A notable strength is translating complex legislative processes into accessible discussions, while balancing procedural nuance with real-world implications for policy and governance. The format tends to mix authoritative analysis with firsthand parliamentary perspectives, making it a strong pick for listeners who want insight into policy outcomes, budget trade-offs, and the interplay between pol... more

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1. Professor Andrew Schelling
2. Faye Salby
3. Dr Aisha Veral
4. Chris Bishop
5. Nick Blakely
6. Alison McDonald
7. Porto Williams
8. Cherie Flintoff

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