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$500k political donations associated with fast track projects
The projects include a quarry extension into conservation land and a development whose owner was supported by National MPs during a battle with Kāinga Ora.
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Judgment clears path for Greens to waka jump Darleen Tana
It is unlikely Tana will be able to seek another order to stop the Greens holding a meeting to vote on her fate, Professor Andrew Geddis says.
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Added insulation costs small fraction of figure given by minister - research
The building minister says he expects the new research to be factored into the government's review looking at rolling back the standards.
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What you need to know about Treaty principles
Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Otago Andrew Geddis joins Emile Donovan. Audio
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Local Government Minister 'committed' to removing iwi representation from Canterbury Regional Council
Minister Simeon Brown said he was disappointed by the regional council's refusal.
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Independent MP Darleen Tana takes legal action to stop Greens waka-jumping meeting
Green Party delegates are due to meet this Sunday to decide whether to use the waka-jumping legislation against independent MP Darleen Tana. Otago University law professor and constitutional expert… Audio
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Darleen Tana takes legal action to stay in Parliament
A hearing is set for 10am on Thursday at the High Court in Auckland.
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Luxon walks a minefield at Koroneihana
The Week in Politics: The PM faces heat at Tūrangawaewae, David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill faces an early death, and the government faces an energy crisis.
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Darleen Tana 'grasping at straws' by staying in Parliament - law professor
The former Green MP is relying on one quote from one judge, Andrew Geddis says.
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Darleen Tana 'grasping at straws' by staying in Parliament - law professor
The former Green MP is relying on one quote from one judge, Andrew Geddis says. Audio
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Why do Governments' apologise and do they mean anything?
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced he will make a formal public apology on behalf of the government to those who experienced abuse in state care. But what will the apology do? Professor… Audio
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Mata Season 2 | Episode 13: Jackson on Treaty Principles, Pharmac, and the coalition
Former Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson shares his views on the upcoming Treaty Principles Bill and Seymour's Pharmac Treaty directive. Then we're joined by panelists Hinurewa Te Hau and… Video, Audio
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Jones’ staffer arranged undeclared dinner with mining companies
Discussions about an 'informal' dinner with mining interests in February are now closed, says Shane Jones' office.
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The Greens consider using the law they hate
The Week in Politics - The Greens face a difficult decision after getting rid of Darleen Tana: Should they now force her out of Parliament?
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'Everything on table' to force Tana out of Parliament - Swarbrick
The Greens co-leader is open to the idea of using the waka-jumping law to eject Darleen Tana from Parliament. Audio
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Law expert on Greens' Darleen Tana scandal
A public law expert says it's likely going to be up to Darleen Tana to decide whether to quit parliament, now she's no longer a Green Party member. Ms Tana has resigned from the party following the… Audio
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Workers caught in Darleen Tana saga just want their wages
The Greens have called for the MP to resign from Parliament - but that's not the main concern for workers at the centre of migrant exploitation claims.
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Winston Peters on the offensive over Covid-19 inquiry
Winston Peters has responded to questions about his approach to the Covid-19 inquiry with verbal attacks on the commissioners, academics and the media. Audio
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30 years on, Bain family murders still grip the public
Rumours fly and opinions are divided - but in the end, there was no happy ending for anyone. Audio
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The Week in Politics: Willis sails against strong headwinds
Preparing to present one of the most difficult budgets, a National MP gets himself into trouble and the First Home Buyers Grant is scrapped.
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National MP may face police probe over undeclared donations - expert
New Plymouth's David MacLeod says he made an inadvertent error in his failure to declare $178,000 of donations.
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Midday Report Essentials for 21 May 2024
Audio 21 May 2024On today's episode, a New Zealand government plane will head to New Caledonia to evacuate the first 50 people from the territory, National MP David MacLeod has been stood down because he didn't… Audio
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National MP stood down for not declaring donations
National MP David MacLeod didn't declare 19 candidate donations to the Electoral Commission, which he says was an inadvertent error. University of Otago law Professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Charlotte… Audio
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Calls for changes to Fast-Track Approvals bill
Parliamentary watchdogs want major changes to the government's Fast-Track Approvals Bill. Otago University public law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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How three men get unprecedented power from a coalition bill
What is the Fast Track Approval Bill and why do experts say it's a step beyond even the Muldoon era?
