Trevor Mallard
'Of the Pacific' - Why NZ MPs visit their Pacific neighbours
Taxpayers paid thousands of dollars for five New Zealand MPs to go to Tonga and Fiji so what does New Zealand get out of it asks Daniela Maoate-Cox.
AudioNZ strengthens Pacific relations through parliamentary forum
Political leaders from 11 Pacific countries were hosted in New Zealand this week as part of the Pacific Parliamentary Forum. Audio
Not a holiday - MPs in the Pacific
Five New Zealand MPs travelled through Tonga and Fiji on a Speaker-led delegation. This is a six part series following the group to find out what they do and why
Not a holiday - MPs in the Pacific
Five New Zealand MPs travelled through Tonga and Fiji on a Speaker-led delegation. This is a six part series following the group to find out what they do and why
Audio'We are a Pacific nation' - Trevor Mallard
New Zealand's Speaker Trevor Mallard says MPs have a disproportionate amount of contact with parliamentarians from Europe and need to work more with their Pacific neighbours. Audio
'We are a Pacific nation' - Trevor Mallard
New Zealand's Speaker Trevor Mallard says MPs have a disproportionate amount of contact with parliamentarians from Europe and need to work more with their Pacific neighbours.
AudioGeneral Debate: scenes from the bear pit
On Wednesdays in Parliament MPs get to strain slightly harder at their leashes during the general debate. We caught the action from one Wednesday on camera.
General Debate: scenes from the bear pit
On Wednesdays in Parliament MPs get to strain slightly harder at their leashes during the general debate. We caught the action from one Wednesday on camera.
AudioOne question five ways: National's repetitive tactic
National MPs asked the Prime Minister the same question five times on Wednesday. Here's how it happened in the House. Audio
One question five ways: National's repetitive tactic
National MPs asked the Prime Minister the same question five times on Wednesday. Here's how it happened in the House.
AudioAll care and no control
Responsibility is a recurring issue during Parliament's Question Time. Ministers are responsible for their 'kingdoms', but exactly how responsible? Audio
All care and no control
Responsibility is a recurring issue during Parliament's Question Time. Ministers are responsible for their 'kingdoms', but exactly how responsible?
AudioIrony and advertising
The kerfuffle over Parliament video and advertising revolves around rule changes. When, how and for whose benefit do they change? It's a gamble but decisions made with self interest can be a…
Irony and advertising
The kerfuffle over Parliament video and advertising revolves around rule changes. When, how and for whose benefit do they change? It's a gamble but decisions made with self interest can be a…
AudioLearning in the firing line - Lessons from question time
In a busy political week Question time provided lots of lessons. Mostly of how not to do it. Here are a few of them. Audio
Learning in the firing line - Lessons from question time
In a busy political week Question time provided lots of lessons. Mostly of how not to do it. Here are a few of them.
Audio'To which god it may concern...'
When MPs get together the first thing they do is pray. It’s along the lines of ‘god help us all’ and ‘how do I do this MP thing anyway?’. But is mentioning a 'god' picking a side? Audio
'To which god it may concern...'
When MPs get together the first thing they do is pray. It’s along the lines of ‘god help us all’ and ‘how do I do this MP thing anyway?’. But is mentioning a 'god' picking a side?
Audio'Honour the language' - Māori for MPs
MPs at Parliament say they're making the time for te reo Māori lessons to honour the language. Audio
'Honour the language' - Māori for MPs
MPs at Parliament say they're making the time for te reo Māori lessons to honour the language.
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