
Legislation, issues and insights from Parliament.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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Louis heads along to a select committee briefing on Bird Flu, while Phil looks at the hodgepodge of petitions that came up in a special debate this week.
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Three stories on questions and "answers", including Peters' doppelgänger defence, the Speaker's example on Written Questions, and the MBIE inquiry.
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It is hard to pin down a minister in Question Time, when each has a doppelgänger ready to deflect the blame or shoulder the responsibility. Winston Peters this week said more or less 'you should ask the other Winston, here's not here right now'.
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The saga over a cancelled $35 million government project continued this week, with Labour MP Phil Twyford appearing before the committee.
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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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Recent guests on The House include:
1. Nick Blakely
2. Phil Twyford
3. Alison McDonald
4. Porto Williams
5. James Barber
6. Cherie Flintoff
7. Dr. Eric Crampton
8. Louise Upston
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