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Oral Questions for Wednesday 2 March 2022
Audio 2 Mar 2022Questions to Ministers BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? CHRISTOPHER LUXON to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her… Audio
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Oral Questions for Tuesday 1 March 2022
Audio 1 Mar 2022Questions to Ministers DAVID SEYMOUR to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government's policies and actions? Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on… Audio
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A week of Question Time: costs, cash and a little covid
A week of questions in Parliament: Some opposition go with 'show me the money' and some with 'defend the covid rules'. Audio
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Experts split on raising age of superannuation
A recommendation from the OECD to raise the age New Zealanders can get the pension has been ruled out by the government, but the National Party's not so sure.
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Question Time for Wednesday 16 February 2022
Audio 16 Feb 2022Questions to Ministers Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Finance: On what date will Budget 2022 be delivered, and what will its priorities be? CHRISTOPHER LUXON to the Prime Minister: Does she stand… Audio
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Politicians react as bill to ban conversion therapy passes
Legislation banning conversion therapy has passed its third and final reading at Parliament with the support of almost all MPs.
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False starts and long debates at Parliament
A week of the House included a near miss by Chris Luxon, a lot of debate over a confidence motion and near completion for a bill to ban attempts to 'convert' gender and sexual orientations. Audio
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The Week in Politics: Protest overshadows Parliament's first week
Analysis - A "reset" National Party takes on the government during Parliament's first week, but protests outside on the grounds dominate the media; and another poll shows National gaining ground.
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Minimum wage to increase to $21.20 from April
The minimum wage increase of $1.20 has been confirmed for 1 April by the government, a 6 percent increase.
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Question Time for Thursday 10 Feb 2022
Audio 10 Feb 2022Questions to Ministers Dr LIZ CRAIG to the Minister of Energy and Resources: What action is the Government taking to support the Southland economy? SIMON COURT to the Minister of Local Government… Audio
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Cracking on with preventing anti-LBGTQI harm
The main event at Parliament might be a very long set-piece debate, but the bills being debated are all scene stealers. Audio
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Question Time for Wed 9 Feb
Audio 9 Feb 2022Questions to Ministers JAN LOGIE to the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations: Why did he introduce the Te Rohe o Rongokako Joint Redress Bill and the Ngati Kahungungu ki Wairarapa Tamaki… Audio
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Conscience vote on conversion therapy in step with National traditions - Luxon
The National caucus now recognises that a conscience vote is the right approach for the second reading of the bill, new leader Christopher Luxon says.
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Border delays and a crash in house prices are the main risks facing the economy - OECD
The Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development's survey of the country says the economy is starting to overheat having been supported by government support measures to counter the pandemic. Audio
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National Party caucus retreat: MPs staying on message
National's caucus retreat has kicked off in Queenstown with a pep talk from a senior British politician in David Cameron's former Conservative government.
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Auckland light rail project 'extremely expensive', won't deliver - lobby group
A transport advocacy group says the new partially-tunnelled light rail project in Auckland is a waste of money and will not serve the intended purpose.
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Government's Auckland rail plan 'wasted spending' and a 'dream' - National
National infrastructure spokesperson Simon Bridges says the project is wasted spending while transport spokesperson Simeon Brown says Aucklanders have given up believing it will happen.
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Politics and the pandemic - another year of Covid-19
Analysis - When Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said in January that 2021 would be the year of the vaccine it didn't seem to raise much interest.
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A dozen quirky new laws you may not have heard of
Here's 12 up-and-coming bits of legislation you may have missed thanks to the hustle and bustle of Covid-19 last year.
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NZ politics in 2021: Rabbles, restrictions and recriminations
It was the year of the vaccine, it was the year of the anti-vaxxer: 2021 has been quite a ride of politics and protests.
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Question Time for 15 December 2021
Audio 15 Dec 2021Questions to Ministers CHRISTOPHER LUXON to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government's statements and actions? BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: What are the objectives… Audio
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RBNZ loses two more senior staff in restructure
The central bank's supervision head Andy Wood, and financial system policy and analysis head Toby Fiennes have opted not to take roles in the revamped structure.
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Question time for 14 December 2021
Audio 14 Dec 2021Questions to Ministers Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? CHRISTOPHER LUXON to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her… Audio
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The Week in Politics: Christopher Luxon's first test
Analysis - Christopher Luxon goes head-to-head with Jacinda Ardern; the government unveils a new strategy to combat family and sexual violence; and a world-leading plan to ban tobacco sales is…
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Question Time for 9 December 2021
Audio 9 Dec 2021-
CHRIS BAILLIE to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: Will the Government further progress Fair Pay Agreements; if so, why, given it was not the preferred option of his own officials?
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