The House

After a two week break, MPs return to a backlog of business, old arguments and new debates; but with fresh energy.

RNZ’s The House, with insights into Parliament, legislation and issues, is made with funding from Parliament’s Office of the Clerk. Enjoy our articles or podcast at RNZ.
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Parliament's justice committee spent most of the sitting break listening to submissions from the public on the move on orders legislation
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With a slew of policy announcements, there also comes fresh calls for a Parliamentary Budget Office. But what should the remit of such an institution be? The House chats to Economist Dr Eric Crampton about the proposal.
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Louise Upston gives her take on her new part-time full-time job: managing the Government’s entire legislative programme as Leader of the House.
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We ask whether ministers can evade questions by claiming operational independence, and note some key bills from a huge week.
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