Ginny Andersen
Three Strikes Repeal
Covid-19 may dominate the news but Parliament does also have other things on its agenda. Quite a few things including a repeal of Three Strikes sentencing law.
AudioSubmission rising: Parliament’s feedback flood
Parliament keeps breaking the records for public feedback. Why are New Zealanders getting involved in Parliament’s nitty gritty? Audio
Submission rising: Parliament’s feedback flood
Parliament keeps breaking the records for public feedback. Why are New Zealanders getting involved in Parliament’s nitty gritty?
AudioFour fall down, three stand up
This week Parliament banished four member’s bills to dusty oblivion, but like a game of whack-a-mole three more popped up to replace them. Audio
Four fall down, three stand up
This week Parliament banished four member’s bills to dusty oblivion, but like a game of whack-a-mole three more popped up to replace them.
AudioSame-sex adoption, religious freedoms, and child-abuse petitions before Parliament
Calls to force witnesses to child abuse to speak, reforming adoption law for same-sex couples, and better protections for religious freedoms have been made at Parliament Audio
Same-sex adoption, religious freedoms, and child-abuse petitions before Parliament
Calls to force witnesses to child abuse to speak, reforming adoption law for same-sex couples, and better protections for religious freedoms have been made at Parliament
AudioMP on passing of miscarriage leave legislation
Labour MP Ginny Anderson hopes a change to bereavement leave will reduce the stigma associated with miscarriage.
Parliament unanimously passed legislation giving parents three days of bereavement… Audio
Porirua, Lower Hutt residents fear crime surge
Porirua and Lower Hutt residents say they are living in fear amid a surge in crime.
They say incidents of robbery, burglary and assault have suddenly shot up in recent weeks - leaving local leaders… Audio
The revenant Parliament: just one job
Our unexpectedly revenant Parliament has been back for a week of action with a very reduced job description. The House outlines the highlights and the job size. Audio
The revenant Parliament: just one job
Our unexpectedly revenant Parliament has been back for a week of action with a very reduced job description. The House outlines the highlights and the job size.
AudioNicola Willis, Ginny Andersen on safety at Parliament
A Parliamentary Service staffer has been stood down following an allegation of sexual assault some years ago.
The Speaker Trevor Mallard says a female staff member came forward following his… Audio
A harrowing justice trail
Hearing someone tell their wrenching personal history is tough, travelling around to hear hundreds of them is punishing. But apparently also rewarding. Audio
A harrowing justice trail
Hearing someone tell their wrenching personal history is tough, travelling around to hear hundreds of them is punishing. But apparently also rewarding.
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