Chris Bramwell
Minister rejects Aus's plan to ban unvaccinated at pre-school
Australia is considering requiring children to be vaccinated before they can go to childcare centres or pre-schools, but Jonathan Coleman says that would be detrimental long-term. Audio
Northland retirees tell MPs they want to grow pot in their back yards
A group of Northland retirees who want to grow marijuana plants in their backyards take their case to parliament. Audio
Government to make further freshwater announcements today
The Environment Minister, Nick Smith, is expected to make a freshwater announcement in Auckland today. However environmentalists are not holding their breath that it will address the plight of the… Audio
NZ & Australia PMs want to breathe life into stalled TPP deal
Bill English and Malcolm Turnbull have agreed to work together to try and bring back to life the stalled Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. Video, Audio
Focus on Politics for 10 February 2017
Time now for Focus on Politics.
The Government announced this week that people who want their doctor to prescribe medicinal cannabis will no longer need to get ministerial approval, but they still… Audio
Move to wipe homosexual convictions may retraumatise affected
The Justice Minister has announced the process by which historical homosexual convictions will be wiped from people's criminal record. While welcoming the step, advocacy groups say some of the men… Audio
Andrew Little defends decision to let Willie Jackson stand for Labour
Members of the Labour Party are openly opposing Willie Jackson joining their caucus, saying his opinions and actions in recent years are at odds with the party's values. Audio
Part one of the beginners guide to Parliament
Ever wondered how a law is made? Chris Bramwell has the answer. Audio
Part one of the beginners guide to Parliament
Ever wondered how a law is made? Chris Bramwell has the answer.
AudioPart three of beginners guide to Parliament
MPs are the well-known faces of Parliament but who works behind the scenes ensuring the place runs smoothly? Audio
Part three of beginners guide to Parliament
MPs are the well-known faces of Parliament but who works behind the scenes ensuring the place runs smoothly?
AudioNZ to go to the polls on Sept 23 in what PM says will be the "growth" election
Prime Minister Bill English says National will be campaigning on its record as a Government and New Zealand's economic performance. Video, Audio
PM condemns Trump's Muslim immigration ban
Prime Minister Bill English says it's important to wait and see what President Trump's policy is at the end of the three month immigration ban, because those decisions will have an impact on New… Audio
PM says he's not a feminist, his deputy is 'most days'
Prime Minister Bill English says he doesn't know what being a feminist means, and his deputy, and Minister for Women, Paula Bennett, says she's a feminist "most days". Video, Audio
National party ceding Mt Albert by-election
Prime Minister Bill English has announced a by-electon for Auckland's Mt Albert will be held on February 25, but National won't be standing in the electorate. Chris Bramwell reports. Audio
Focus on Politics for 16 December 2016
The Parliamentary year has drawn to a close, with the House rising on Wednesday night and most MPs packing up for the Christmas break. But some National Party MPs and Ministers will spend next week… Audio
The Political Shuffle
Government ministers will find out their fate over the weekend, as the Prime Minister Bill English finalises the details of his Cabinet reshuffle. Audio
Bill English and Paula Bennett - NZ's new leaders
John Key has left the role of New Zealand Prime Minister after eight years, as Bill English is sworn in to replace him, and Paula Bennett steps in as his deputy. Chris Bramwell reports. Video, Audio
Bill English has PM job in the bag
Bill English is set to be New Zealand's next Prime Minister after more than half of National's MPs publicly declared their support for him. Chris Bramwell reports. Video, Audio
Two National MPs want to be deputy PM, ideally under Bill English
National MPs Paula Bennett and Simon Bridges have both put their names forward to replace Bill English as Deputy Prime Minister - and both want Mr English as leader. Audio
