The House

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Urgency, but first... fishing
31/03/2026 | 5 mins.
It’s a busy week at Parliament, with the House getting urgent on Auckland, and debating alcohol, animals, banter, and badges.
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The House of Sunday: MPs debate both local and global issues
28/03/2026 | 11 mins.
With politicians' attention very much looking outward amidst talks of a potential escalation in the conflict, or even a fuel crisis reminiscent of the 1970s, Parliament still nonetheless had things to address back home.
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Immigration changes to both protect migrants and also ease deporting them
26/03/2026 | 5 mins.
Amendments to immigration law would further punish migrant exploitation and also widen the ability to deport migrants for various offences.
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MPs Lament greyhound Ban but still vote for it
25/03/2026 | 5 mins.
A bill moving through Parliament is set to end greyhound racing in New Zealand. This week’s second reading offered a case study in careful, and at times awkward, political messaging.
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MPs debate an apparent offer to assist in the Strait of Hormuz
24/03/2026 | 5 mins.
Parliament’s first debate this week was over New Zealand signing a statement offering “readiness to contribute" in the Strait of Hormuz.
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