Chris Bishop: Why Parliament is New Zealand’s supreme law-maker
Bishop gave his speech in Auckland today to the Law Association. He said parliamentary sovereignty meant that significant…
Former minister Andrew Bayly steps down from chairing Justice Select Committee to let ‘young people take over’
There is a range of business currently before the committee, including legislation on changing the Policing Act, trespass…
Winston Peters accosted by protesters at Parliament over Israel’s war in Gaza
Peters, after listening to the protester, turned around in his chair and replied: “Just answer this question, when…
Parliament to correct Supreme Court on climate change – Roger Partridge
It struck out all three of Smith’s claims, observing that the magnitude of climate change “simply cannot be…
Audrey Young interviews Vanushi Walters – the MP who wants to be our next Foreign Minister
“In many ways, it looks like New Zealand is starting to behave like an acolyte. We’re being inconsistent.…
Te Pāti Māori’s Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke teases announcement at Waitangi 2026
Green MP for Wellington Central Tamatha Paul in the corridor outside her office on the second floor of…
Parliamentary inquiry clears MP Carl Bates of wrongdoing over 25 undeclared homes, suggests loophole be addressed
“These changes occurred both before and after my election.” Labour MP Glen Bennett then wrote to the Speaker…
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…
Brownlee plans crackdown on Parliament’s standards after Oriini Kaipara maiden speech, haka
“There is no issue with waiata, there is no issue with haka, but there is an issue with…
Man removed from Parliament’s gallery during foreshore and seabed debate
“In 2011, there was a test established for marine customary title… the court of appeal got that wrong.…
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”…
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…