Andrew Geddis
Four-year parliamentary term legislation details explained
The government is introducing legislation on creating a four-year parliamentary term, but it's subject to a referendum and caveated with an intriguing rider. University of Otago law professor Andrew… Audio
Debate continues over the use of 'Aotearoa' in Parliament
Public law professor, and parliament watcher, Andrew Geddis joins Emile Donovan to explain the issues around Parliament's standing orders. Audio
Expert on proposal to give police more power during protests
A legal expert says a proposal to give police increased legal power to deal with protests will impose constraints on the rights of protestors. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to… Audio
The case for and against four-year government terms
Professor Andrew Geddis from the Faculty of Law at the University of Otago joins Emile Donovan to looks at the pros and cons. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 7th January
On today's episode, Dame Tariana Turia is laid to rest in Whanganui, Sir Bill English reflects on her legacy and Justin Trudeau resigns after nine years in his country's top office. Plus, the legal… Audio
Last day for feedback on Treaty Principles Bill
Its the final day for public feedback on David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill. Legal expert Andrew Geddis tells Morning report he expects "Tens of thousands" of New Zealanders to make a submission. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 12 December 2024
On today's episode, the government has announced its plan to replace the Interisland ferries, but there are still many questions to be answered, an Otago University legal expert has described the… Audio
Legal expert on Fast-Track Approvals bill
An Otago University legal expert has described the government's treatment of the Fast-Track Approvals Bill as "bad law-making". Professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
North Island electoral boundaries to be moved
The North Island's electoral boundaries will be redrawn before the next national election. Stats NZ says the number of North Island general electorates will decrease from 49 to 48, to account for… Audio
Legal expert on Greens using waka-jumping law to remove Darleen Tana from Parliament
Green Party delegates voted unanimously last night to eject Darleen Tana from Parliament. Legal expert Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
What you need to know about Treaty principles
Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Otago Andrew Geddis joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Independent MP Darleen Tana takes legal action to stop Greens waka-jumping meeting
Green Party delegates are due to meet this Sunday to decide whether to use the waka-jumping legislation against independent MP Darleen Tana. Otago University law professor and constitutional expert… Audio
Why do Governments' apologise and do they mean anything?
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced he will make a formal public apology on behalf of the government to those who experienced abuse in state care. But what will the apology do? Professor… Audio
Law expert on Greens' Darleen Tana scandal
A public law expert says it's likely going to be up to Darleen Tana to decide whether to quit parliament, now she's no longer a Green Party member. Ms Tana has resigned from the party following the… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for 21 May 2024
On today's episode, a New Zealand government plane will head to New Caledonia to evacuate the first 50 people from the territory, National MP David MacLeod has been stood down because he didn't… Audio
National MP stood down for not declaring donations
National MP David MacLeod didn't declare 19 candidate donations to the Electoral Commission, which he says was an inadvertent error. University of Otago law Professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Calls for changes to Fast-Track Approvals bill
Parliamentary watchdogs want major changes to the government's Fast-Track Approvals Bill. Otago University public law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Caution urged over resource management changes
Critics say the government's plan to speed up infrastructure projects puts too much power in the hands of one person. Audio
Caution urged over resource management changes
Critics say the government's plan to speed up infrastructure projects puts too much power in the hands of one person.
AudioCourts may be in line for spending cuts under Government plan
The courts may not be exempt from the Finance Minister's search for spending cuts.
The Minister has asked all government agencies to identify potential annual savings of either 6.5 or 7.5 percent.
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