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A parliamentary food show and tell
1 Jun 2017Submitters arguing for and against a country of origin food labeling law brought a tasty array of props to Parliament this week. Audio
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Pushed off a cliff - pay equity for care and support workers
31 May 2017A settlement bill which would give care and support workers pay rises to suit their qualifications and experience could cost the government more in the long run warn care providers. Audio
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‘Many men feel very shamed’- Domestic violence victims protection bill
30 May 2017A bill to give victims of domestic violence better protections at work could encourage more men to open up but lawyers warn the bill's current drafting still needs work. Audio
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Budget 2017: What just happened?
28 May 2017The Government's budget was a popular topic in the House last week but how are decisions made on where the money will go and what does Parliament have to do with it? The House explains what stage the… Audio
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Dollars and pies - the budget debate
25 May 2017The presentation of the Government's budget sparked a debate of optimism and pessimism in the House. Audio
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The House for Thursday 25 May 2017
25 May 2017Other political parties respond to Steven Joyce's first budget as Finance Minister. Audio
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An owner's manual for Parliament
24 May 2017Parliament has a new owners manual and the Clerks who need to be familiar with the rules have nearly 900 pages of detailed information to get reacquainted with. Audio
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Little choice, little option - forced adoption in New Zealand
24 May 2017The Ministry for Vulnerable Children says women who were forced to adopt out their children had "very little choice" but the state is not responsible. Audio
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Parliament's Melbourne Cup
23 May 2017It's budget week - when on behalf of their wallets, people become intensely interested in finance policy. The House talks to Treasury about how the budget is born. Video, Audio
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The art of question time
21 May 2017Parliament restrains the power of Government partly by asking pesky questions. But it’s harder than it looks. Audio
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A pathway to safety - protecting victims of domestic violence
14 May 2017When your home is unsafe and your violent partner is controlling your every move, how do you escape? Parliament is exploring a pathway. Audio
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More carrot, less sticks
11 May 2017Healthy home advocates say a bill requiring tougher standards for rental properties needs more incentives to get landlords on board. Audio
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It’s all about the housing
10 May 2017When the Annual Review Debate wrapped up this week it was hard to escape housing. Audio
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The well run show
9 May 2017The leader of the House gives a heads up to the week and the MPs debate mental health and corrections in the House. Audio
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To lead a house
7 May 2017Last week Parliament got only its third Leader of the House in more than 16 years. Did you notice? Probably not. Have you heard of it? We can fix that. Audio
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Love thy neighbour - MPs praise NZ's Pacific advocacy
4 May 2017The government’s support for its Pacific neighbours has been praised in the House by members during a debate on government spending. Audio
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Visiting mother government
3 May 2017The visiting Speaker of Samoa's Parliament says Samoa and New Zealand have much to teach each other. Audio