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00:10:55

House on Sunday: Politics spills over into the House...

The House ·

2026/04/25

With distracting party politics going on outside the House, MPs were brought back on task by the Speaker on more than one occasion this week. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

00:05:12

The General Debate: Open mic night at Parliament

The House ·

2026/04/23

Parliament's weekly free debate can give a surprising insight into the mood and politics of both MPs and parties. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

00:05:52

Ministers brought back on task for Annual Review debate

The House ·

2026/04/22

While political attention was fixed on what was said in Tuesday morning’s National Party caucus, MPs still had parliamentary work to do. And this week, that was mostly the Annual Review Debate.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

00:04:59

Responsibility and porkies: When party politics...

The House ·

2026/04/21

This week’s political intrigue bled into Question Time and illustrated Parliament’s rules about ministerial responsibility and lying or, as Parliament terms it, 'misleading the House'.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

00:15:00

The Victorian Parliament: Amid slum, disease, fire...

The House ·

2026/04/18

Step into the past to picture the early days of Wellington's Parliament and the 1890s Victorian neighbourhood it sat in, with help from historian Elizabeth Cox, author of Mr Ward’s Map: Victorian Wellington Street by Street.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

00:13:34

Citizens assemblies: an alternative to select...

The House ·

2026/04/12

What if a group of randomly selected people were put in a room and asked to hammer out national policy? it sounds a bit like a social experiment, but at last month's democracy forum at Parliament, it was sincerely proposed. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

00:09:07

The House on Sunday: Fish fights and satire rights

The House ·

2026/04/04

The House saw a dichotomy of tempos this week, from a heated debate about fisheries one day, to a lighthearted, and at times even funny debate on parody and satire law. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

00:04:55

MPs debate taking the Mickey

The House ·

2026/04/02

This week, MPs debated a bill to protect parody and satire, the right to take the mickey under New Zealand’s copyright law, something they themselves may well be the target of.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

00:05:08

Auckland housing law passes under urgency, after a...

The House ·

2026/04/01

An Auckland housing plan law passed quickly under urgency, but its committee stage was full of interesting asides.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

00:05:00

Urgency, but first... fishing

The House ·

2026/03/31

It’s a busy week at Parliament, with the House getting urgent on Auckland, and debating alcohol, animals, banter, and badges. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

00:11:43

The House of Sunday: MPs debate both local and global...

The House ·

2026/03/28

With politicians' attention very much looking outward amidst talks of a potential escalation in the conflict, or even a fuel crisis reminiscent of the 1970s, Parliament still nonetheless had things to address back home.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

00:05:05

Immigration changes to both protect migrants and also...

The House ·

2026/03/26

Amendments to immigration law would further punish migrant exploitation and also widen the ability to deport migrants for various offences. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

00:05:41

MPs Lament greyhound Ban but still vote for it

The House ·

2026/03/25

A bill moving through Parliament is set to end greyhound racing in New Zealand. This week’s second reading offered a case study in careful, and at times awkward, political messaging. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

00:05:45

MPs debate an apparent offer to assist in the Strait...

The House ·

2026/03/24

Parliament’s first debate this week was over New Zealand signing a statement offering “readiness to contribute" in the Strait of Hormuz. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

00:14:14

What to expect when you’re expecting an election

The House ·

2026/03/21

With an election looming in November, The House sat down with Clerk David Wilson to get a roadmap of what’s to be expected between now and then. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

00:12:03

The House on Sunday: Long term debates and departing...

The House ·

2026/03/14

This week at Parliament we heard a debate all about the future that ended up being mired in the past. We also heard a goodbye speech from one of Parliament's more talented orators. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

00:05:58

Henare asks MPs to rebuild trust in Parliament

The House ·

2026/03/12

Peeni Henare left Parliament this week with a final address full of stories and humour. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

00:05:51

MPs debate the long term, but even a week is a long...

The House ·

2026/03/11

New Zealand’s long-term economic future may be vitally important, but a debate on the 40 year fiscal future proves fertile ground for short-term politics.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

00:06:00

MPs debate lessons learned from the pandemic

The House ·

2026/03/10

The final report from the inquiry into New Zealand’s Covid-19 pandemic response has been released. With an election approaching, MPs quickly the findings into a political football – defending their record or criticising the former government.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

00:12:15

House on Sunday: Submission advice, and politics in...

The House ·

2026/03/07

The House Sunday Edition combines two stories from Parliament's week. First, advice on convincing a select committee to amend a bill. Then, MPs on better infrastructure planning with less politics.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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