Newly independent MPs, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris, correct votes to support David Seymour’s medicines bill
Last week, the Greens cast two proxy votes for Kapa-Kingi and Ferris against the bill. Kapa-Kingi was contacted…
‘Labour must break free from the gambling lobby – and raise taxes’
Earlier this month, the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said in an interview that “gambling brings joy to millions”…
Is NZ closer to a social media ban? MP’s bill pulled from the biscuit tin
After her bill was pulled from the ballot, Wedd said it was “progress” and could “be picked up…
New Zealand think tank backs four-year parliamentary term and suggests adding 50 MPs
“When a Government comes in, it spends a fair bit of time getting its feet under the desk…
Multiple MPs to update their property declarations following Herald investigation and Carl Bates inquiry
Veteran National MP and current Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee included “Residential property (x2) – Ilam, Christchurch”…
How coalition MPs plan to vote on their Māori ward referendums
“I don’t think we need it to ensure Māori are well represented around the council table,” Willis said.…
Act MP Simon Court’s pro-Palestine ‘terro dress up’ quip: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says comment unhelpful
“Playing terro dress-up on weekend, go to work Monday feeling smug about the protest, not realising that most…
MP put 25 properties in family trust before facing financial declaration rules
Further up the country is a $855k two-bedroom townhouse in Epsom, Auckland, a “modern terrace home, extending over…