Chris Penk
The MPs scrutinising the Covid-19 rules
Some ministers and ministries have special powers to unilaterally make new laws. And a small group of lawyerly MPs have the job of breaking out the microscope and checking they do it right. Audio
The MPs scrutinising the Covid-19 rules
Some ministers and ministries have special powers to unilaterally make new laws. And a small group of lawyerly MPs have the job of breaking out the microscope and checking they do it right.
AudioWarkworth resthome worker tests positive for Covid-19
Staff and residents at a Warkworth rest home are being tested for Covid-19, after a worker returned a positive result. They had been at the CHT Amberlea facility while potentially infectious, and it's… Audio
The rise of the 13th question
Parliament has seen an unusual increase recently in what is usually a rare event... a 13th question Audio
The rise of the 13th question
Parliament has seen an unusual increase recently in what is usually a rare event... a 13th question
AudioBudget 2021: holding the Government to account for its accounts
Ministers have appeared before other MPs to answer questions about Budget 2021 as part of Parliament's financial scrutiny cycle. Audio
Budget 2021: holding the Government to account for its accounts
Ministers have appeared before other MPs to answer questions about Budget 2021 as part of Parliament's financial scrutiny cycle.
AudioThe dark arts of question time
It’s a hard road finding the perfect parliamentary question, but this week had some pointers on tactics. Audio
The dark arts of question time
It’s a hard road finding the perfect parliamentary question, but this week had some pointers on tactics.
AudioMaking rules in the name of Covid-19
New Zealanders have been ordered about by the Government as part of its response to Covid-19 but who makes the rules and is anyone keeping an eye on those with the power? Audio
Making rules in the name of Covid-19
New Zealanders have been ordered about by the Government as part of its response to Covid-19 but who makes the rules and is anyone keeping an eye on those with the power?
AudioFreedom versus freedom: add your voice
Parliament is asking for public feedback on a bill that would enable ‘safe areas’ around abortion service providers.
Freedom versus freedom: add your voice
Parliament is asking for public feedback on a bill that would enable ‘safe areas’ around abortion service providers.
AudioToo much kaimoana being taken from rock pools
Residents of Omaha Beach, north of Auckland are concerned visitors to the area are gathering huge amounts of kaimoana and the rock pools at the end of the beach are being decimated. Locals say the… Audio
The End of Life Choice Debate: in pictures
The third reading debate of the End of Life Choice Bill made for a busy, emotional day at Parliament. For The House Phil Smith caught the action in photos.
The End of Life Choice Debate: in pictures
The third reading debate of the End of Life Choice Bill made for a busy, emotional day at Parliament. For The House Phil Smith caught the action in photos.
AudioHow to investigate dodgy convictions
The government is proposing a new body to investigate potentially dodgy convictions. We sat down with the Minister of Justice and National MP Chris Penk to discuss it, and hear what feedback they… Audio
How to investigate dodgy convictions
The government is proposing a new body to investigate potentially dodgy convictions. We sat down with the Minister of Justice and National MP Chris Penk to discuss it, and hear what feedback they…
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