Maureen Pugh
Turn up, stand up: Learning from MP’s mistakes
An embarrassing kerfuffle in Parliament's debating chamber on Wednesday provided fun lessons on how the House works; or at least, how it is meant to work. Audio
Turn up, stand up: Learning from MP’s mistakes
An embarrassing kerfuffle in Parliament's debating chamber on Wednesday provided fun lessons on how the House works; or at least, how it is meant to work.
AudioArguing the count while counting the clock
The Annual Review Debate allows Parliament to grill government ministers on performance in their areas, unless someone runs out of time first. They did. Audio
Arguing the count while counting the clock
The Annual Review Debate allows Parliament to grill government ministers on performance in their areas, unless someone runs out of time first. They did.
AudioNational's Maureen Pugh wins long-time red West Coast seat
She calls herself the yoyo MP. But this time National's Maureen Pugh has sprung back into parliament in spectacular fashion apparently wrestling the long time red seat of West Coast Tasman off… Video, Audio
Maureen Pugh's climate change denial gone by lunchtime
An own goal for National today, with MP Maureen Pugh plunging her party into a controversy over climate change.
She began the day telling reporters she was still waiting to see evidence of whether… Video, Audio
Go high: Parliament takes its roof solar
MPs often talk green, but Parliament is lowering its carbon footprint with hundreds of surreptitious solar panels; and providing a much wanted excuse to climb onto the roof. Audio
Go high: Parliament takes its roof solar
MPs often talk green, but Parliament is lowering its carbon footprint with hundreds of surreptitious solar panels; and providing a much wanted excuse to climb onto the roof.
AudioFocus on three Government bills in penultimate week
Parliament’s year is rapidly nearing an end, and the Government has this week been focused on completion of three fairly major pieces of legislation. Audio
Focus on three Government bills in penultimate week
Parliament’s year is rapidly nearing an end, and the Government has this week been focused on completion of three fairly major pieces of legislation.
AudioDemystifying Parliament: MPs open up in Westport
Five MPs travelled to Westport as part of a Parliamentary Outreach Programme aimed at connecting New Zealanders throughout the country with Parliament and its processes. Audio
Demystifying Parliament: MPs open up in Westport
Five MPs travelled to Westport as part of a Parliamentary Outreach Programme aimed at connecting New Zealanders throughout the country with Parliament and its processes.
AudioFreedom campers could face fines if a members' bill passes
Freedom campers will face harder crackdowns if a members' bill drawn from the ballot makes its way into law. The National Party's Freedom Camping (Infringement Offences and Other Matters) Amendment… Audio
Government under pressure to release millions of dollars marked for Franz Josef
Pressure is mounting on the government to release $24 million earmarked for the tourism town of Franz Josef.
Six months since approving a project to give the town flood protection, the mayor is… Audio
National MPs respond to latest poll showing drop in support
A large number of National Party MPs could be looking for work after September 19, based on current poll results. If the election was today, the so-called team of 55 could lose about 23 players.
The… Video, Audio
Waitaha River hydro-power scheme continues to divide
Westland remains divided over a hydro-power scheme on the Waitaha River that was vetoed by the Environment Minister in August.
Oppostion leader Simon Bridges has stepped in with a promise to give the… Audio
Letting fee ban underway at Parliament
A bill banning letting fees has passed its first hurdle in Parliament after a fractured debate. Audio
Letting fee ban underway at Parliament
A bill banning letting fees has passed its first hurdle in Parliament after a fractured debate.
AudioParliament's work-horse
Inside Parliament's work-horse - the select committee - where Kiwi Rail and the Police front up for their annual reviews. Audio
