Nick Smith
Parliament hears call to ban conversion therapy
Parliament has heard evidence on a petition seeking a ban on attempts to change people’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Audio
Parliament hears call to ban conversion therapy
Parliament has heard evidence on a petition seeking a ban on attempts to change people’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
AudioNick Smith suspended and named
In a rare parliamentary move, the Speaker named and suspended National MP Nick Smith for a comment yesterday, he accused Trevor Mallard of being " soft on drugs, like the Government." Audio
Nick Smith: Speaker ‘way out of line’
Long-serving National MP Nick Smith was suspended from Parliament today after requesting leave for a bill on roadside drug testing. He joined Checkpoint live to discuss today's events with Lisa Owen.
…Nick Smith suspended from Parliament
Long-serving National MP Nick Smith has been named in Parliament for the third time in his career - one of the most severe punishments a Speaker can hand out. Video, Audio
Ban on foreign donations to NZ political parties considered
Parliament's Justice Select Committee is expected to consider banning foreign donations to political parties. The SIS has warned the Justice Select Committee that other countries have wanted to make… Audio
One in seven NZers did not complete Census 2018
The government's chief statistician has finally revealed how many New Zealanders didn't complete last year's Census, and it's no small number. Liz MacPherson had been threatened with being held in… Audio
Accidental coup d'etat: the Government did what?
In last week’s kerfuffle over a Select Committee, our constitution apparently changed. Unless people were very wrong.
Accidental coup d'etat: the Government did what?
In last week’s kerfuffle over a Select Committee, our constitution apparently changed. Unless people were very wrong.
AudioLabour blocking China expert from select committee, National says
National's Nick Smith claims Labour MPs have blocked a China politics expert from speaking to a select committee about foreign interference in elections. Christchurch professor Anne-Marie Brady wanted… Audio
Ombudsman warns govt agencies over OIA delays
The Ombudsman is warning government departments not to use the Official Information Act as a way of dragging their feet in response to media enquiries. The National Party says there is an increasing… Audio
M.P. Nick Smith
Mr. Smith gives an overview of the situation and was at the meeting in Hope and at the CDEM briefing at 4pm Audio
CTV designer fights attempt to investigate him
CTV designer Alan Reay is appealing a High Court decision which would have cleared the way for his professional body to investigate his supervision of the design of the CTV building, which collapsed… Audio
Why don't we have four-year government terms?
National MP Nick Smith is the latest MP to come out in support of four-year parliamentary terms. Why IS New Zealand's term so short, and should it be extended? Audio
Keeping it local - local bills passed by Parliament
Four types of bills can be passed by Parliament and this week some of the less common type had their third and final reading. Audio
Nick Smith criticises govt over contractor spending
The Ministry of Social Development has admitted spending much more on contractors and consultants than it first told the public. The Ministry had said it spent $17 million this year, and $33 million… Audio
Police reopen investigation into death of Libby McKay
Police are reopening an investigation into the death of Libby McKay, after her Mother raised doubts about how she died. Libby McKay aged 27 died after suffering a serious head injury in 2013, in… Audio
Waka-jumping bill passes into law with Greens' vote
The controversial waka-jumping bill has crossed its final hurdle to become law. The legislation is designed to stop MPs from ditching their party - to New Zealand First, it's a trophy; to the Greens… Audio
