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Episodes
Urgency was the theme of the week at Parliament this week, both in the House and during the ongoing Standing Orders review into Parliament's rules.
The Arms Act has been home to New Zealand's gun laws since 1983, though it's had many, many iterations. The coalition has now overhauled the legislation - but it's not exactly the shake-up many were expecting. Political reporter Anneke Smith takes a closer look at the changes and explains why the ACT Party didn't get everything it wanted.
Inside Parliament’s Rulebook: Why can’t MPs call each other liars? Why do Speakers wield so much power? And which MP was kicked out just for sarcasm? In this episode, Guyon and Corin trace 175 years of standing orders, Speaker’s rulings, and legendary political one-liners that have shaped New Zealand’s democracy.
Watch the video version of the episode here.
Or you can watch the full series on the RNZ website here.
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Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Ruwani Perera, Dan Brunskill and Tracey Martin. On the show: the continuing fallout from the IPCA report on how police handled accusations of sexual offending by former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming; The Opportunities Party is now Opportunity; Labour is now the most trusted party to respond to the most important issues to voter...
Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.
Tim, Peter and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the political response to the Jevon McSkimming scandal.
A loophole in parliamentary rules has avoided a debate, shortened a committee report back time, and resulted in 11 days for the public to have their say on proposed fast track amendments.
The IPCA's blistering report has torn open a years-long saga of misconduct and misplaced loyalty. In Focus on Politics, RNZ acting political editor Craig McCulloch lays out how the scandal unfolded.
From Kash Patel’s surprise visit to Kim Dotcom’s infamous raid, New Zealand’s relationship with the FBI and America has been anything but simple. In this episode, Guyon and Corin uncover how NZ has balanced alliances, espionage, and independence — and why it matters now more than ever.
Watch the video version of the episode here.
Or you can watch the full series on the RNZ website here.
Thanks to Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision.
Join Wallace Chapman for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Toby Manhire, Andrea Vance and Phil Goff. Tonight, they discuss the fallout from the ICPA investigation into how police handled allegations against former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming; the spectre of asset sales; memories of the mother of all budgets and Chris Hipkins says he is happy to be called a socialist: is woke ba...
Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster been placed on leave, after a damning report found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police. Mr Coster is the chief executive of the Social Investment Agency. The IPCA has criticised the former police executive for failing to act on allegations of sexual offending by former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming, and interfering in the resulting investigation. Ingrid Hipkiss is j...
Brigitte, Andrew and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including changes to the Climate Change Response Act announced by Climate Change Minister Simon Watt.
MPs spend hours arguing in the debating chamber at Parliament but on certain occasions they put aside their differences and a new MP's first speech is one of those times.
Te Pāti Māori’s internal conflict has exploded into full public view. RNZ acting political editor Craig McCulloch unpacks how the turmoil unfolded - and whether there's any way back from the brink.
From quips about "raising the IQ of both countries", to gold fever and neoliberal reform, Corin Dann and Guyon Espiner dig through the history of the "brain drain"
Watch the video version of the episode here.
Read more about this history in this episode on the RNZ website here.
Thanks to Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision.
Have a topic you'd like Corin or Guyon to explore? Send your ideas to context@rnz.co.nz
In this week's half hour injection of politics, Wallace Chapman is joined by Holly Bennett, director of a government relations firm, and former advisor to Minister Paul Goldsmith. Morning Report host Corin Dann also joins, alongside by former Green MP Sue Kedgely.
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report for the Weekly Political Panel.
Dale, Liam and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including Prime Minister Chris Luxon's meeting with US President Donald Trump.
The House chats with three members of the Parliamentary Library. More than just books and periodicals – it’s a research powerhouse.
If you follow New Zealand politics, you'll want to follow Politics NZ. Get Nine to Noon Politics, The Whip, Morning Report's politicians panel, Focus on Politics, The House, and Context all in one feed.
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