Louisa Wall
Labour MP calls for homosexual law reform in the Cook Islands
Labour MP and LGBT QIA+ advocate Louisa Wall is calling on the Catholic church in New Zealand to support homosexual law reform in the Cook Islands. Audio
NZ has most Rainbow parliament in the world
New Zealand now holds the title of the most rainbow Parliament in the world. Eleven LGBTQ people won seats in the weekend's election - that's 9.16 percent of the 120 MPs. The United Kingdom - the… Audio
Extra Time for 5 June 2020
Sport and politics, once separated, the two are now inextricable and athletes are fighting against social injustice. Guests this week are former Black Fern, Silver Fern and now MP Louisa Wall, Massey… Audio
Pacific criminalisation of homosexuality decried in NZ
The ongoing criminalisation of homosexuality around Oceania was the focus for the Pacific community at Saturday's OurMarch in Auckland. Audio
Strong words for Pacific Island politicians at OurMarch
The continued illegality of homosexuality around Oceania was the focus for the Pacific community at a 7000 strong Rainbow pride march in Auckland on the weekend.
The Pasifika contingent took pride of… Video, Audio
The year of a Ferns fairytale, football and fair pay
From the Silver Ferns’ stunning World Cup victory, to the fight for equal pay, it’s been a big year for women in sport. Fair Play’s Zoë George looks back at what 2019 had to offer both on and off the… Audio
Normal service resumes, amicably
After months of gridlock the passage was finally open for member’s bills this week and three went shooting amicably through. Audio
Normal service resumes, amicably
After months of gridlock the passage was finally open for member’s bills this week and three went shooting amicably through.
AudioBusiness as usual for Members' Day at Parliament
For the first time in about five months, Parliament's members' day wasn't about the End of Life Choice Bill. The House recaps what they covered. Audio
Business as usual for Members' Day at Parliament
For the first time in about five months, Parliament's members' day wasn't about the End of Life Choice Bill. The House recaps what they covered.
AudioMost Cook Islanders support same-sex relations ban - committee
A Cook Islands select committee reviewing proposed amendments to the country's crimes act says the majority of public submissions call for male homosexuality to remain illegal in the country. Audio
Voluntary euthanasia referendum likely next year
New Zealanders are likely to face a referendum next year on whether to legalise voluntary euthanasia after a make-or-break vote in Parliament last night. MPs voted 63 to 57 to amend the End of Life… Audio
Cancer booze event "disturbing"
A cancer fundraiser hosted by Labour MP Louisa Wall has been criticised by health experts, Stuff reports. The 'Whisky vs Gin' event is for Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month. Audio
Louisa Wall praises shutdown of Folau fundraiser
New Zealand Netball is expected to spell out its position on Maria Folau's involvement with the Silver Ferns in the wake of the controversy engulfing her husband, rugby star Israel Folau.
Rugby… Audio
Parliament's rainbow room refurbished
Parliament's rainbow select committee room has been redecorated ten years after it was first opened. Audio
Parliament's rainbow room refurbished
Parliament's rainbow select committee room has been redecorated ten years after it was first opened.
AudioLouisa Wall responds to claim of sexual assault at Parliament
The Speaker Trevor Mallard has been accused of sparking panic when he told Morning Report on Wednesday a rapist could be working in Parliament Buildings.
There was widespread concern and meetings… Audio
Political interference denied in Pharmac decision
The chair of a parliamentary select committee is rejecting claims political interference led to a decision not to investigate drug-buyer Pharmac. The Labour-controlled health select committee voted… Audio
Petitioning Parliament for breast cancer treatments
Petitioners calling for funding for particular breast cancer treatments have fronted up to a committee in support of their request but how does the petition process work? Audio
Petitioning Parliament for breast cancer treatments
Petitioners calling for funding for particular breast cancer treatments have fronted up to a committee in support of their request but how does the petition process work?
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