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Legal expert explains history of the veto
Audio 12 Apr 2012The power of veto enjoyed by the Finance Minister was introduced when New Zealand shifted to MMP in 1996. Audio
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Election broadcast laws seen as messy
Current laws governing broadcasts during an election are described as a dog's breakfast. Audio
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Radio Live decision sets precedent for broadcasters
Audio 10 Feb 2012That was the Prime Minister, John Key, on Radio Live last year, a broadcast that has now been referred to the police by the Electoral Commission. Audio
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On the Radar - Andrew Geddis
Audio 20 Jan 2012Blogger and Otago University Law Professor, Andrew Geddis talks about the NZ On Air decision to influence when and where programmes, that the body has funded, can play. Audio
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Occupy Auckland lose bid to remain at Aotea Square
Audio 22 Dec 2011The Occupy Auckland group has lost a last minute bid to continue its stand at Aotea Square. Audio
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Plans for review of MMP announced later today
Audio 12 Dec 2011Plans for a review of the MMP voting system will be announced later today. Audio
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The Panel with Chris Trotter and Scott Yorke (Part 2)
Audio 17 Nov 2011Topics - Professor Andrew Geddis joins us to you give us a Quick summary of the Single Transferable Vote system. An Auckland version of TePapa is OK with the Mayor of Wellington as long as it's just a… Audio
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Trespass notices now likely for Auckland protesters
Auckland Council is likely to begin issuing trespass notices as early as today after protesters rejected an order to leave the publicly owned park area of Aotea Square. Audio
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The Panel with Michelle A'Court and Tim Watkin (Part 2)
Audio 15 Nov 2011Professor Andrew Geddis, Otago University's electoral and constitutional law expert, is joining us as we prepare for the referendum on MMP that accompanies this month's general election. Audio
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Law professor explains right to protest in a public place
Audio 9 Nov 2011Andrew Geddis is a law professor at Otago University - where he lectures on the Bill of Rights. Audio
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Tougher rules on parliamentary urgency on the way
The Speaker of the House says there is significant concern the public is being increasingly shut out of the law-making process, and the rules for holding debates under urgency are being changed.
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Law expert says National wrong to bypass legal checks
Audio 21 Sep 2011A constitutional legal expert says the government is wrong to try to apply a quick fix solution to the law to let the police use hidden cameras unfettered. Audio
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Auditor General does u-turn on Pansy Wong case
Audio 14 Apr 2011Professor Andrew Geddis is a public law specialist at Otago University. Audio
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The new Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority - CERA
Audio 30 Mar 2011Public and electoral law professor at Otago University, Andrew Geddis. Audio
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Harawira hearing adjourns without resolution
The Maori Party disciplinary hearing considering a complaint against Hone Harawira has been adjourned, with a resolution now unlikely until next week at the earliest.
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Harawira outcome may influence election
Audio 9 Feb 2011The Tai Tokerau MP Hone Harawira will today face a disciplinary hearing that pundits say may make or break the Maori Party. Audio
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Constitutional review
Audio 9 Dec 2010A constitutional review to look at the length of parliamentary terms and the Treaty of Waitangi. Audio
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Constitutional implications of quake legislation
Audio 29 Sep 2010With Andrew Geddis - Otago University associate professor of law and Austin Forbes, QC - convener of the Law Society's rule of law committee. Audio
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Snag over bill to stop prisoners voting
A Parliamentary select committee considering a bill seeking to disenfranchise all prisoners has made a recommendation which could inadvertently lead to inmates being able to vote again.
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Bloggers not above the law - academic
Otago University Associate Law Professor Andrew Geddis says a judgement in the case of blogger Cameron Slater shows bloggers are not above the law.
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Judge to ask courts to stop full review of his conduct
Audio 1 Jun 2010Supreme Court judge Bill Wilson is to ask the courts to stop a full review of his conduct. For the first time in New Zealand a Judicial Conduct Panel has been convened to decide whether Justice Wilson… Audio
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MPs spend less on expenses as accountability grows
Audio 26 Feb 2010MPs seem to be getting the message that the public doesn't like the idea of them living the high life at the taxpayers' expense. Audio
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Ratana candidates have to compete for list positions - Goff
Labour Party leader Phil Goff says Ratana candidates will need to compete with everybody else for positions on his party's list.
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Kiwis who should be famous - Peter Hogg
Audio 31 Dec 2009Associate Professor of Law at Otago University Andrew Geddis nominates Peter Hogg who is originally from New Zealand but is now the leading authority on constituational law in Canada. Audio
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MMP specialist looks at Green Party's support for Labour
Audio 21 Oct 2008Andrew Geddis from Otago University comments on bargaining positions of Greens and other smaller parties. Audio