Duncan Webb
Select committees by Zoom, the great leveller
Doing select committees by Zoom can be clunky and lacking in nuance compared to in-person experience, but those who chair committees acknowledge that it improves overall accessibility of the public to… Audio
Select committees by Zoom, the great leveller
Doing select committees by Zoom can be clunky and lacking in nuance compared to in-person experience, but those who chair committees acknowledge that it improves overall accessibility of the public to…
AudioPolice: The unenviable portfolio
Ministers of the crown may seem powerful, but the reality of their roles vary greatly. Some are endowed with great influence, some others just come with blame. Audio
Police: The unenviable portfolio
Ministers of the crown may seem powerful, but the reality of their roles vary greatly. Some are endowed with great influence, some others just come with blame.
AudioRecapping the week in Parliament
The House wraps Parliament's week; asks who really runs the country and outlines the repeal of the three strikes law. Audio
Recapping the week in Parliament
The House wraps Parliament's week; asks who really runs the country and outlines the repeal of the three strikes law.
AudioCovid-19: Christchurch MPs on cases in the city
Reports that one of the two Covid-19 positive cases in Christchurch is a truck driver who carried out deliveries around the city for four days during their infectious period has many South Islanders… Audio
Question time for 26 October 2021
Questions to Ministers Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Finance: What recent announcements has he made regarding economic support for businesses facing restrictions as a result of the Delta outbreak… Audio
The oral salsa: Parliament goes fast, slow, fast
Parliament had a fast-slow-fast week of debating. Phil Smith looks at why the rhythm changes like an oral salsa dance. Audio
The oral salsa: Parliament goes fast, slow, fast
Parliament had a fast-slow-fast week of debating. Phil Smith looks at why the rhythm changes like an oral salsa dance.
AudioFull throttle House work
After a month without progress on debating bills Parliament returned to the debating chamber this week for some full throttle law-making, making up for lost time. Audio
Full throttle House work
After a month without progress on debating bills Parliament returned to the debating chamber this week for some full throttle law-making, making up for lost time.
AudioMPs to look into uses, misuses, tax implications of cryptocurrencies
Parliament is mining for data on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
Cryptocurrencies are a type of digital cash that's not managed by a bank but by networks of users online.
MPs will look at how they're… Video, Audio
Prepping for Budget 2021 at Parliament
Budget 2021 is due to be announced on 20 May but the priorities that guide the budget decisions have already been published and debated by MPs. Audio
Prepping for Budget 2021 at Parliament
Budget 2021 is due to be announced on 20 May but the priorities that guide the budget decisions have already been published and debated by MPs.
AudioMPs head back to school
New MPs are often suprised at the varied demands of the job so now there's a training course to help them out. Audio
MPs head back to school
New MPs are often suprised at the varied demands of the job so now there's a training course to help them out.
AudioParliament hears call to ban conversion therapy
Parliament has heard evidence on a petition seeking a ban on attempts to change people’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Audio
Parliament hears call to ban conversion therapy
Parliament has heard evidence on a petition seeking a ban on attempts to change people’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
AudioSome MPs have superpowers
Some MPs have superpowers. They really do. 'Is it a plane? Is it a bird? No, it’s a member of the Regulations Review Committee.' Needs a better superhero name though.
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