Question Time
Parliament's Speaker has outlined his approach to Question Time
The Speaker's role and approach are crucial to Parliament's good functioning. Gerry Brownlee has outlined to MPs what approach he will take in enforcing Parliament's rules regarding Question Time. Audio
Parliament's Speaker has outlined his approach to Question Time
The Speaker's role and approach are crucial to Parliament's good functioning. Gerry Brownlee has outlined to MPs what approach he will take in enforcing Parliament's rules regarding Question Time.
AudioQuestion Time answers become optional
Parliament is discovering how the Speaker will interpret its rules. Today's contention was can he force good answers from ministers, or indeed, any answers. Audio
Question Time answers become optional
Parliament is discovering how the Speaker will interpret its rules. Today's contention was can he force good answers from ministers, or indeed, any answers.
AudioQuestions for Oral Answer 24 August 2023
GLEN BENNETT to the Minister of Energy and Resources: How is the Government partnering with businesses to reduce their emissions? NICOLA WILLIS to the Minister of Finance: Does he stand by all of his… Audio
Question Time as a forum for political messaging
As the election nears, Question Time transforms into a forum for party political messaging. It’s not the ideal format for messaging and it doesn’t always go well. Audio
Question Time as a forum for political messaging
As the election nears, Question Time transforms into a forum for party political messaging. It’s not the ideal format for messaging and it doesn’t always go well.
AudioQuestions for Oral Answer 14 December 2022
CHRISTOPHER LUXON to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government's statements and actions? RAWIRI WAITITI to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government's statements and… Audio
Questions for Oral Answer 6 December 2022
TANGI UTIKERE to the Minister of Health: What recent announcements has Pharmac advised him of relating to rare disorders? DAVID SEYMOUR to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government's… Audio
“Not just for old stuffy white males” Trevor Mallard on Parliament
The House sits down with retiring MP Trevor Mallard for an insider's view of the tactics and strategy of Parliament, of what has changed, and what still should. Audio
“Not just for old stuffy white males” Trevor Mallard on Parliament
The House sits down with retiring MP Trevor Mallard for an insider's view of the tactics and strategy of Parliament, of what has changed, and what still should.
AudioQuestions for Oral Answer 20 September 2022
Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? CHRISTOPHER LUXON to the Acting Prime Minister: Does he stand by all of his Government's… Audio
Tips on surviving Question Time
One of Parliament's best exponents of the skills of gladiatorial quizzes offers advice on "surviving Question Time". Video, Audio
Tips on surviving Question Time
One of Parliament's best exponents of the skills of gladiatorial quizzes offers advice on "surviving Question Time".
Video, AudioLearning to Minister, and a crucial skill
Being a minister involves many difficult skills that other MPs don’t need. The most crucial might be questions. Answering them well has very little to do with performing ministerial duties well, but… Audio
Learning to Minister, and a crucial skill
Being a minister involves many difficult skills that other MPs don’t need. The most crucial might be questions. Answering them well has very little to do with performing ministerial duties well, but…
AudioQuestion Time: How to get it straight
Question Time works best if the MPs ask tight, non-political questions. Straight questions are more likely to get straight answers, so they’re kept as tight as possible but not always by choice. Audio
Question Time: How to get it straight
Question Time works best if the MPs ask tight, non-political questions. Straight questions are more likely to get straight answers, so they’re kept as tight as possible but not always by choice.
AudioQuestions for Oral Answer 18 May
Questions to Ministers: BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? CHRISTOPHER LUXON to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her… Audio
