Parliament fits an extra morning into final sitting day
On Parliament's last day of the year, there was the rare occurrence of a personal (conscience) vote on selling booze over the Easter weekend. While it didn't have the numbers to pass, it was a chance to get a rare glimpse of the factions within the major parties.
Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
--------
5:42
Podcast Extra: Debating a ruling
Before the Speaker Gerry Brownlee overturned Barbara Kuriger’s Fast-track ruling, there was a lengthy and fascinating debate in the House. We couldn’t give justice to the constitutional and parliamentary to-and-fro on our show - so here it all is as a podcast extra.
Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
--------
34:06
Labour moves Speaker from the 'nice' to 'naughty' list
Last week’s fights with the Speaker over the Fast Track schedule may have changed the tone in Parliament. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
--------
6:07
The House on Sunday: Blitz week and a crammed committee
Parliament's final full week was a legislating blitz to complete unfinished legislation, and introduce new bills for the public to chew on over summer.
And in this Sunday wrap of the week we also look at one unfortunate select committee, drowning under an unusual preponderance of work. This Sunday show from The House comprises material from the weekday shows from Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
--------
14:36
New bills for public feedback among end of year blitz
In the midst of this week's blitz to complete unfinished work before the summer recess, there was also a clutch of brand new legislation. Something for submitters to improve over the break, including a bill that creates a new offence - stalking. This is the Friday 13th show from The House - an extra programme because Parliament sat beyond its usual week.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
New Zealand