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Green MP eyes visa waiver access for Pacific countries
New Zealand's Minister of Internal Affairs says to date 847 Samoans have been granted New Zealand citizenship under a new law which came into force in late November. Audio
Samoa citizenship bill passes second reading
A historic bill to restore entitlement to New Zealand citizenship for people born in Western Samoa between 1924 and 1949 has passed its second reading in Parliament. Audio
The House For Sun 13 Oct 2024
Louis Collins talks with Parliamnt's 'other Speakers' about the skills and difficulties of presiding over their coleagues in the House. Audio
Philip Mehrtens released in peaceful ceremony in West Papua
New footage showing the release of pilot Philip Mehrtens in West Papua has emerged - RNZ Pacific's Eleisha Foon has this report. Audio
NZ Green Party call for support of West Papua
The New Zealand Green Party is calling on the government to pressure Indonesia to do more to address ongoing human rights atrocities being committed by its security forces against indigenous peoples… 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. 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.
AudioThe debate James Shaw delayed his retirement for
Members Day this week had it all: surprise votes, big and niche issues, success and failure. A bill from a retiring MP led to an environmental rights debate which included gaping philosophical divides… Audio
Concerns over lack of Pacific representation in new NZ govt
The New Zealand Green party concerned about lack of Pasifika voices in New Zealand's next government. Audio
Election 2023: Pacific candidates debate heats up over issues
Election 2023: Pacific candidates debate heats up over issues. Audio
NZ political parties court Pasifika for votes
NZ minor parties share how their policies might benefit Pacific people. Audio
Budgeting, debt and KiwiSaver to be taught at school under Labour proposal
Students will soon be learning how to manage money as part of their school's compulsory curriculum.
Labour wants young people to learn about budgeting, debt and how their KiwiSaver works during… Audio
Green MP says Dawn Raids apology more 'meaningful' through bill
Green MP says Dawn Raids apology will be more 'meaningful' through bill. Audio
Bill looks to address Dawn Raids-linked injustice
A new Member's Bill looks to fix a 40-year-old outcome of the anti-Pacific racism of the Dawn Raids era, restoring the right to New Zealand citizenship for a generation of Samoan people. Audio
Bill looks to address Dawn Raids-linked injustice
A new Member's Bill looks to fix a 40-year-old outcome of the anti-Pacific racism of the Dawn Raids era, restoring the right to New Zealand citizenship for a generation of Samoan people.
AudioThe value of face to face: MPs visit Samoa
The great value of inter-parliamentary travel abroad is the relationships that are built, not just between countries but among the MPs themselves.
The value of face to face: MPs visit Samoa
The great value of inter-parliamentary travel abroad is the relationships that are built, not just between countries but among the MPs themselves.
AudioPhoto essay: cross-party MP group in Samoa
Five New Zealand MPs from across the political spectrum are visiting Samoa to build relationships within the country - and among themselves. Audio