In Parliament

Second week of the 3-week adjournment sees no select committee meetings held, so we look ahead to what's in store next week, and also speak with Hansard staff about the role of Parliament's… Read more Audio

The week in Parliament with Tom Frewen. Audio

Winston Peters debuts as MP-elect for Northland. Sparks fly in General Debate, followed by debate on two Christchurch-related bills on members' day. Justice & Electoral Committee hears submissions on… Read more Audio

Opposition complaints about Ministers' lengthy answers. Questions about KiwiRail & GCSB. Justice & Electoral Committee hears submissions on Coroners Amendment Bill. Audio

Members day sees debate on two Christchurch-related Bills. MPs trade insults in the General Debate. Government Administration Committee considers petition on fireworks. Questions to Minister of Small… Read more Audio

Questions to Minister of Small Business and Minister of Defence require the Speaker's intervention. Gerry Brownlee and Winston Peters trade insults in the General Debate. Audio

Progress on committee stages of Immigration and Animal Welfare Bills. Winston Peters debuts as MP-elect for Northland. Greens co-leader Russel Norman asks questions about Climate Change. Audio

Winston Peters debuts as MP-elect for Northland. Greens co-leader Russel Norman asks questions about Climate Change. Audio

Week dominated by talk of cricket and the Northland by-election. 34 Bill passed in under an hour on Tuesday. Foreign Affairs Committee briefed on South Korean FTA and nuclear disarmament. Audio

Questions & debate on Housing. Excitement in the House over looming Northland by-election. Foreign Affairs Committee briefed on South Korean free trade agreement. Audio

Looming Northland by-election produces excitement in the House. Foreign Affairs Committee briefed on South Korean FTA. Audio

General Debate sees MPs draw links between cricket and the Northland by-election. Parties congratulate the Black Caps on reaching the final of the Cricket World Cup. Greens co-leader Russel Norman… Read more Audio