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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
Auckland
Climate Change
Budget
Regulatory Standards Bill
Public Service Amendment Bill
Scrutiny Week
Te Pāti Māori
ACT Party
Legislation
Cost Of Living
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Legislation, issues and insights from Parliament.

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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

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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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Recent Guests

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
Dr. Eric Crampton
Chief Economist, New Zealand Initiative
New Zealand Initiative
Episode: What should a parliamentary budget office look like?
Jason George
Representative, DISC Trust
DISC Trust
Episode: Parliament hears submissions on "Samaritan bill"
Jeremy Finn
Law Society representative
Law Society
Episode: Parliament hears submissions on "Samaritan bill"
Debbie Wilson
Law Society representative
Law Society
Episode: Parliament hears submissions on "Samaritan bill"
Carlos Chung
National MP
National Party
Episode: Parliament hears submissions on "Samaritan bill"
Damian O'Connor
Member of Parliament
Labour Party
Episode: Defending defence's budget
Te Ano Tuiono
Green Party MP
Green Party
Episode: Defending defence's budget

Hosts

Louis Collins
Host associated with multiple parliamentary-focused programs, with a background in reporting on House proceedings and parliamentary activity.
Phil Smith
Co-host contributing in-depth discussion and analysis on parliamentary topics and bills.
Kofi Smith
Contributor with involvement in The House conversations and parliamentary coverage.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 43 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

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the accessible breakdown of complex parliamentary procedures.
Guests and hosts are valued for bringing diverse perspectives across parties.
Content is seen as informative and relevant to NZ governance.
The show is praised for concise, focused discussions on specific bills and reforms.

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What should a parliamentary budget office look like?
Q: How would the Parliamentary Budget Office interact with existing bodies like Treasury?
It would provide independent analysis to Parliament, functioning separately from the Minister of Finance, and would not be a replacement for Treasury but a supplement to improve transparency and accountability.
What should a parliamentary budget office look like?
Q: Can you explain what a fiscal cliff is for listeners?
A fiscal cliff occurs when a program ends but the budgetary effects continue due to ongoing spending, creating a hole in the budget several years out if not accounted for.
Leader of the House: Juggling a jigsaw puzzle
Q: What lessons have you learned about preparing legislation for the House and select committee stages?
Go slow at the start with policy work and careful drafting so that select committees can focus on polishing rather than making fundamental changes, which helps avoid delays.
Leader of the House: Juggling a jigsaw puzzle
Q: How does the Business Committee function to balance competing priorities across parties?
It operates on near-unanimity, requiring broad agreement across major parties to advance items, which helps manage the government's agenda while acknowledging minority positions.
Leader of the House: Juggling a jigsaw puzzle
Q: What is the core purpose of the Leader of the House in managing the government's legislative programme?
To ensure that the laws the government wants to pass progress through Parliament within the term by coordinating scheduling, cross-party cooperation, and prioritization of Bills.

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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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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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