"RMA reform and land supply fundamental." Housing Minister tells MPs.
Whether its about the lack of it, the quality of it, or the cost of it, discussions about housing are omnipresent at Parliament. This week, both Housing Ministers sat down in front of MPs for a session of explain and answer on the topic. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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"Out there with our tails up." Defence minister defends defence.
While New Zealand's defence force deals with budget issues, lagging equipment, and the aftermath of the Manawanui, Defence Minister Judith Collins made it clear that NZDF still have the unwavering support of their minister. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Scrutiny week - peek-a-boo reporting in Health
Scrutiny Week is underway with annual reviews of government entities with multi-billion dollar budgets. Also underway are political games you would never dare try in your own performance review. Exhibit A is Shane Reti facing Ayesha Verrall in the Health Committee. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Boosting Scrutiny Week: “Sometimes, for billions of dollars, you’d have a half-hour hearing.”
There are just five House sitting days of Parliament left. They will feel like a warm down after what happens prior – five tough days of government scrutiny, with help from Parliament's watchdog.
The House chats with Mark Evans and Lyndsey Gibson from the Office of the Auditor General about Scrutiny Week.
Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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"To love is to move towards freedom" - Parliament's newest member makes their maiden statement
The Green's Benjamin Doyle has joined the 54th Parliament about a third of the way into its term. Their maiden statement wrapped up a huge week for Parliament.
Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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