Simeon Brown
Second drug testing bill passes first reading
The law allowing drug testing at festivals is set to expire in December but MPs are working on a bill to put in a permanent system Audio
Second drug testing bill passes first reading
The law allowing drug testing at festivals is set to expire in December but MPs are working on a bill to put in a permanent system
AudioPolice started drone trials before looking at security concerns
Police started trialling Chinese-made drones before first looking into how secure they were.
A six-month trial of DJI drones began in June 2019 but the Police Minister, Poto Williams has told… Audio
Police due diligence on drones 'back to front' - National
Police didn't identify potential security issues with drones it was trialling until a month into the trial when they found out the drones they were using had been banned in the US years before.
A… Audio
MPs want reviews into Waikeria Prison riots
Although Corrections has launched two internal reviews, MPs on multiple sides of the house are calling for more independent, and wide-ranging reviews into the response to the unrest, and the wider… Audio
Auckland MP says community upset by medical clinic cuts
An Auckland MP is calling for funding to be reinstated for a urgent care clinic that is cutting its overnight service.
East Care Accident and Medical in Botany began offering an overnight service 24… Audio
An extra members' morning at Parliament
An extra morning at Parliament has been set aside to make up for time lost due to Covid-19 and MPs are using it to debate members' bills. Audio
An extra members' morning at Parliament
An extra morning at Parliament has been set aside to make up for time lost due to Covid-19 and MPs are using it to debate members' bills.
AudioMy first select committee
The House speaks to first-term MPs before and after a few months on select committees to find out if it meets their expectations. Audio
My first select committee
The House speaks to first-term MPs before and after a few months on select committees to find out if it meets their expectations.
AudioBetter work stories: MPs hear submissions on employment law
The Education and Workforce committee has heard stories of employees losing breaks and their jobs as it considers proposed changes to employment law. Audio
Better work stories: MPs hear submissions on employment law
The Education and Workforce committee has heard stories of employees losing breaks and their jobs as it considers proposed changes to employment law.
AudioNational's synthetic cannabis bill passes first reading
A National Party MP's bill which would see penalties for dealing synthetic cannabis raised has passed its first hurdle in Parliament with the support of a government coalition partner. Audio
Alcohol outlets in Clendon, Manukau, South Auckland
Residents of one of Auckland's poorest suburbs are furious that the council has granted yet another liquor licence to a dairy with the licensee in this case having previously sold booze to a minor… Audio
