
Legislation, issues and insights from Parliament.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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After a two week break, MPs return to a backlog of business, old arguments and new debates; but with fresh energy.
RNZ’s The House, with insights into Parliament, legislation and issues, is made with funding from Parliament’s Office of the Clerk. E... more
Parliament's justice committee spent most of the sitting break listening to submissions from the public on the move on orders legislation
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With a slew of policy announcements, there also comes fresh calls for a Parliamentary Budget Office. But what should the remit of such an institution be? The House chats to Economist Dr Eric Crampton about the proposal.
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Louise Upston gives her take on her new part-time full-time job: managing the Government’s entire legislative programme as Leader of the House.
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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 program covers parliamentary process, policy debates, and governance through in-depth discussions of current bills, committee work, and political dynamics in New Zealand. Episodes frequently examine how legislation moves, the strategic use of rules, and the balance between public accountability and political maneuvering. A standout aspect is the steady mix of practical policy analysis with human-interest moments from lawmakers and experts, making complex parliamentary mechanics accessible for listeners who want to understand how decisions actually get made in real time. The show also features historians and regulatory perspectives, adding context to constitutional and democratic debates. Potential listeners will likely value clear expl... more
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Recent guests on The House include:
1. Cherie Flintoff
2. James Barber
3. Dr. Eric Crampton
4. Jason George
5. Jeremy Finn
6. Debbie Wilson
7. Carlos Chung
8. Damian O'Connor
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