Gerry Brownlee
Looking back at the Epidemic Response Committee
Disestablishing the Epidemic Response Committee has been added to the Government's to do list so The House takes a look back at how and why the Committee was set up.
AudioUrgency with Budget 2020
After a budget announcement the Government normally introduces some legislation under urgency - this year it worked on six. Audio
Urgency with Budget 2020
After a budget announcement the Government normally introduces some legislation under urgency - this year it worked on six.
AudioCovid-19: Parliament progresses bill on overseas investment
A bill granting the Government temporary screening powers on some overseas investments has passed its first stage in the debating chamber. Audio
Covid-19: Parliament progresses bill on overseas investment
A bill granting the Government temporary screening powers on some overseas investments has passed its first stage in the debating chamber.
AudioFiery debate in Parliament over level 2 gathering rules
Public pressure has forced an abrupt u-turn from the government over how many people can attend a tangi at alert level 2.
From Thursday, funeral directors can apply to the Health Ministry to operate… Video, Audio
Zoom unacceptible in Cabinet meetings
The National Party in't satisfied by assurances given by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern about the use of the video conferencing system Zoom for Cabinet meetings.
Ms Ardern says Cabinet has agreed not… Audio
Irony and advertising
The kerfuffle over Parliament video and advertising revolves around rule changes. When, how and for whose benefit do they change? It's a gamble but decisions made with self interest can be a…
Irony and advertising
The kerfuffle over Parliament video and advertising revolves around rule changes. When, how and for whose benefit do they change? It's a gamble but decisions made with self interest can be a…
AudioNational accuses Speaker of attack on democracy
National says the Speaker's ban on political attack ads using edited parliamentary footage is an attack on democracy and a chilling attempt at censorship. Trevor Mallard has ordered these social media… Audio
National accuses Speaker of a gag order
National is accusing Speaker Trevor Mallard of a soft attack on democracy, following his ruling that all political attack ads that use edited parliamentary footage, and withouth MPs permission, must… Audio
An escalation of concord
You may have noticed MPs fire sharp barbs. But sometimes they lay down weapons. In fact they even have a special committee for agreeing on things. Video, Audio
An escalation of concord
You may have noticed MPs fire sharp barbs. But sometimes they lay down weapons. In fact they even have a special committee for agreeing on things.
Video, 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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Some 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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The house with walls of noise
If you’re in the mood for a wall of noise experience you could try a rock concert, but it’s cheaper to go to Parliament for Oral Questions. Audio
The house with walls of noise
If you’re in the mood for a wall of noise experience you could try a rock concert, but it’s cheaper to go to Parliament for Oral Questions.
Audio'The question is how did it happen?' Gerry Brownlee says
MP for Ilam, Christchurch, Gerry Brownlee says we have to be "careful not to think this is the new norm", and the whole of New Zealand is going to be shocked by the mass shootings. 'The question is… Audio
National MP Brownlee defends former Southern Insurance chairman
National MP Gerry Brownlee says it's a great tragedy that the former chairman of government insurer Southern Response has been treated the way that he has. Ross Butler resigned on Tuesday night after… Audio
What you can - or can't - say about the Speaker
Opinion - Say what you want about an MP - if you think you can rely on their political sense and what they think the public will tolerate, writes Andrew Geddis Audio
