David Wilson
Parliament's powers and privileges are surprisingly wide
RNZ's chair has declined to give a voicemail to a Select Committee. The House looks at Parliament's ability to demand such things and punish those who refuse. Audio
Parliament's powers and privileges are surprisingly wide
RNZ's chair has declined to give a voicemail to a Select Committee. The House looks at Parliament's ability to demand such things and punish those who refuse.
AudioA Q&A on questions and answers : the rules and process of question time
You ask a question. You get an answer. You’d think Question Time would be easy. But MPs constantly get it wrong, and often on purpose. The House gets a tutorial from Parliament’s quiz masters. Audio
A Q&A on questions and answers : the rules and process of question time
You ask a question. You get an answer. You’d think Question Time would be easy. But MPs constantly get it wrong, and often on purpose. The House gets a tutorial from Parliament’s quiz masters.
AudioWho swears the swearers?
MPs are ready to get down to business but before they can they have to be officially sworn in. Daniela Maoate-Cox finds out who makes that happen. Audio
Who swears the swearers?
MPs are ready to get down to business but before they can they have to be officially sworn in. Daniela Maoate-Cox finds out who makes that happen.
AudioEconomic development agencies want more resources
Regional economic development agencies want to take the lead in helping their areas become more profitable and productive. Audio
MP 101 - training the new masters of the land
MPs come and go. A lot. And someone has to teach new MPs to be MPs. Audio
MP 101 - training the new masters of the land
MPs come and go. A lot. And someone has to teach new MPs to be MPs.
AudioFlood waters slowly recede at Henley, south Dunedin
David Wilson who farms at Henley near Dunedin airport in a protected zone that's designed not to flood, says half of his farm is still under water. Audio
Sophisticated options for the non-drinker
Kathryn meets the founders of Arahi, producers of non alcoholic drinks they say are a sophisticated option for the social non-drinker. David Wilson and Jo-Anne Short started the business after they… Audio
The Future of our regions: Gisborne
A new study predicts that the Gisborne district's population will increase by by nearly 10 percent to 52,000 by 2043. So what does that mean for the region and its infrastructure? David Wilson is the… Audio
Turning ideas into law
The first most people hear of new legislation is its first reading in the House but who does the months of grunt work to get it to that stage? Daniela Maoate-Cox finds out how an idea becomes law. Audio
Turning ideas into law
The first most people hear of new legislation is its first reading in the House but who does the months of grunt work to get it to that stage? Daniela Maoate-Cox finds out how an idea becomes law.
AudioThe Week In Parliament for 12 July 2015
The new Clerk of the House, David Wilson, talks about his dream job; David Carter tables report on this year's Speaker's Tour, slammed by media as the mother of all junkets and a global knees-up. Audio
Does Wellington understand Auckland?
Todd Niall explores if Auckland needs extra support from government. Audio
Regional Panel - Northland
Housing, employment, tourism, infrastructure, entrepreneurship and the dairy downturn - each region has its own story to tell. Radio New Zealand's long-time Northland reporter Lois Williams, and Lynn… Audio
