David Wilson
Democracy on the cheap: Skint Parliament to turn off the radio
After years of trimming budgets and doing things on-the-cheap to make ends meet Parliament’s secretariat has hit the budget wall and plans to end radio broadcasts. It’s a symptom of MP's fear of…
AudioSome Tolaga Bay families still stranded after Cyclone Hale
Some families in Tolaga Bay are still stranded, two weeks on from the devastation of Cyclone Hale.
There are 300 identified faults across the Tairāwhiti region, such as dropouts and damaged bridges… Audio
The first guest on the floor
It's been an unusual day at Parliament. President Zelensky became the first national leader to address the House, and then MPs travelled in time. At least on paper. Audio
The first guest on the floor
It's been an unusual day at Parliament. President Zelensky became the first national leader to address the House, and then MPs travelled in time. At least on paper.
AudioSubmitting to Parliament (but in a good way)
Parliament Journalist Phil Smith has a crack at making a submission to MPs. Here is why you should bother, how you do it, how you really shouldn't, and how his went. Audio
Submitting to Parliament (but in a good way)
Parliament Journalist Phil Smith has a crack at making a submission to MPs. Here is why you should bother, how you do it, how you really shouldn't, and how his went.
AudioReimagining Parliament
Every three years senior MPs meet to reimagine Parliament, considering which rule changes might strengthen representative democracy and executive oversight. Audio
Reimagining Parliament
Every three years senior MPs meet to reimagine Parliament, considering which rule changes might strengthen representative democracy and executive oversight.
AudioA rare message of consent from the GG
As this week of Parliament was getting underway, just after the prayers, the House heard a rare message from the Governor-General. Audio
A rare message of consent from the GG
As this week of Parliament was getting underway, just after the prayers, the House heard a rare message from the Governor-General.
AudioTairāwhiti road repairs delayed due to weather
Heavy rain in Tairāwhiti is delaying repair works on more than 600 roads.
The council says grounds are still saturated from last week's deluge, and many parts still haven't recovered from previous… Audio
Photo Essay: Next Speaker please
A Parliament with no Speaker is a motley collection of disputants and debaters awaiting direction. This week Parliament elected itself a new leader and the Governor General affirmed their choice. We…
Photo Essay: Next Speaker please
A Parliament with no Speaker is a motley collection of disputants and debaters awaiting direction. This week Parliament elected itself a new leader and the Governor General affirmed their choice. We…
AudioShape your own Parliament: The standing orders review
Parliament is considering changing its rules and asking for advice. It is your chance to offer suggestions on an aspect of New Zealand's constitution. Audio
Shape your own Parliament: The standing orders review
Parliament is considering changing its rules and asking for advice. It is your chance to offer suggestions on an aspect of New Zealand's constitution.
AudioOiling the democratic machine
The House sits down with the Clerk of the House of Representatives, David Wilson, whose team runs the machinery of Parliament. Audio
Oiling the democratic machine
The House sits down with the Clerk of the House of Representatives, David Wilson, whose team runs the machinery of Parliament.
AudioFlood warnings across Tairāwhiti after night of downpours
Raging rivers across Tairāwhiti are prompting multiple warnings.
Civil Defence has issued a fresh flood warning for the Hikuwai River, which is near a peak of just over 12 metres.
Mangatuna… Audio
Tairāwhiti heavy downpours cause more flooding
Further evacuations have been ordered in Gisborne district in the past couple of hours, as heavy rain continues to fall in already-soaked Tairāwhiti.
Houses in low-lying areas on Waingake Road, near… Audio
Gisborne Civil Defence - Tairawhiti state of emergency
The area between Tolaga Bay and Tokomaru Bay has been particularly hard hit, closing the highway around East Cape to Opotiki, David Wilson is Tairawhiti's Civil Defence Group controller. Audio
