
Legislation, issues and insights from Parliament.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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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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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.
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.
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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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