Inside Parliament

Inside Parliament episodes:

• 08.23.2023

  Gamechanger

  The 1News Verian poll this week showed a shattering drop for Labour to 29%. Ouch. Hipkins and Luxon are now also neck and neck in the preferred prime minister stakes. Game on. Email us: [email protected] Read us: 1News.co.nz Follow us: 1NewsNZ

  
• 08.11.2023

  Red tape for children

  Today on Inside Parliament, Senior Political Reporter Benedict Collins, Digital Political Reporter Felix Desmarais and Political Producer Lillian Hanly take us through the last week in politics. A new report says China, Iran and Russia are conducting interference in NZ,...

  
• 08.03.2023

  Cherry tomato politics

  Kia ora whānau, sorry we skipped a week but we're back with a bumper episode to make up for it. This week: Labour's torrid two weeks, arguments over costings for transport projects and policy 'leaks'. Will Labour move to take...

  
• 07.21.2023

  Poll position

  This week on Inside Parliament, the team discuss the shooting in Auckland, a week of law and order announcements and the latest 1News Verian poll, which for the second time in a row saw National and ACT with the numbers...

  
• 07.13.2023

  Sharks in the water

  "Labour loves tax like a shark loves blood", says Nicola Willis. But this week, Labour leader Chris Hipkins ruled out capital gains and wealth taxes under his leadership... although documents revealed the Government did take a good long look at...

  
• 07.07.2023

  99 days, two ringtones, no editors

  99 days out from the election and some voters are still very much undecided. Oranga Tamariki was in the news again, along with a report from the Chief Science Advisory highlighting the complex issue of tackling gangs and the need...

  
• 06.29.2023

  Live laugh love, Benedict Collins

  In this bumper episode, the team discuss another minister facing questions - Kiri Allan. They also do a deep dive on Ikaroa-Rāwhiti - a real electorate to watch this election - and the delicate balance politicians have to find when...

  
• 06.23.2023

  Please accept my resignation

  Michael Wood has resigned as a Minister, and Meng Foon as the Race Relations Commissioner while Prime Minister Chris Hipkins tries to get on with business as usual. Meanwhile, yet another investigation is taking place into Oranga Tamariki following revelations...

  
• 06.15.2023

  Wet, whiny and in the negative

  We are officially, technically in a recession - welcome. It comes in the same week Christopher Luxon had to clarify his comments about the country being ‘wet, whiny and negative’, turns out he meant the Labour Govt. Policy announcements galore...

  
• 06.09.2023

  Coulda, shoulda, Wood-a

  Michael Wood is a transport minister in limbo. What in the Auckland Airport shareholdings happened? He's not the only minister in the dogbox either - Education Minister Jan Tinetti had to face the Privileges Committee this week. And Jess and...

  
• 05.11.2023

  Coalition(s) of Chaos

  Description: Parliament has two new...ish independent MPs - Meka Whaitiri and Elizabeth Kerekere. While the Labour vs Te Pāti Māori firestorm from last week died down, this week it's National vs Te Pāti Māori, with team blue ruling out working...

  
• 05.04.2023

  Whaitiri Firestorm

  Meka Whaitiri has defected from the Labour Party to join Te Pāti Māori. It's a wild week back in the House and 1News' political team is all over it. Plus: changes to the Clean Car Discount scheme, and an apparent...

  
• 04.28.2023

  Hotdog diplomacy

  Chris Hipkins ate hot dogs with Anthony Albanese, a "ground-breaking" report into tax fairness in New Zealand whipped up speculation about more taxes, then the PM made it clear there would absolutely 100% never ever be more taxes... this budget....

  
• 04.20.2023

  Protests, police and... pasture

  It's week two of an interminable three-week Parliamentary recess period for 1News senior political reporter Benedict Collins. He's joined this week by political editor Jessica Mutch McKay, political reporter Cushla Norman and digital political reporter Felix Desmarais. Today the 1News...

  
• 04.14.2023

  Cry me an AWA

  Three Waters has finally had its rebrand, but has the government managed to build a bridge over troubled water? And there are inklings of discontent in the Green Party after MP Elizabeth Kerekere accidentally messaged the wrong group chat during...

  
• 04.05.2023

  Adios Ardern

  There's a buzz around Parliament today as we near Jacinda Ardern's valedictory speech tonight. Today 1News political editor Jessica Mutch McKay, senior political reporter Benedict Collins, political reporter Cushla Norman and digital political reporter Felix Desmarais discuss Jacinda Ardern's exit...

  
• 03.30.2023

  Rip! Tear! Bust!

  It's been a big week for ministerial mishaps! Today 1News political editor Jessica Mutch McKay, senior political reporter Benedict Collins, political reporter Cushla Norman and political producer Lillian Hanly talk ups and downs for Stuart Nash and Marama Davidson. Spoiler...

  
• 03.24.2023

  Bombshell in the Bay

  Welcome back to Inside Parliament for 2023. Inside Parliament is 1News' politics podcast. It's a regular catch up about the political stories we're covering. It's election year baby. This week, we talk old prime ministers, new prime ministers, polls, policy......

  
• 09.29.2022

  Neck and neck

  This week we dig into all the numbers as Labour & National were just about neck and neck in our latest 1 News Kantar Public poll but the Government got a savage response around the country. Plus, in the wake...

  
• 09.22.2022

  The Good, the Bad & the Queen

  This week our thoughts on National Leader Christopher Luxon summarising the Uffindell report but not letting anyone see it; the impact of prison officer shortages, and it's girls against boys in the office while reflecting on the pomp and passing...

  
• 08.26.2022

  Bye Bye Bad Boy

  This week we went inside the Parliament protest, and saw Labour's patience with Dr. Sharma run out. Trevor Mallard said goodbye to the Speaker's chair and Andrew Little & Shane Reti engaged in a philosophical battle over free speech in...

  
• 08.18.2022

  The Sharma Drama

  This week insight into the Sharma drama as bullying allegations circled Labour. And, our recent polls asked whether the Greens should work with National; whether the Government is doing enough about gangs, and if National should cut the top tax...

  
• 08.11.2022

  Pride Cometh...

  What should have been a stellar week for National after the 1 News Kantar poll suggested they could govern with ACT, came crashing down with the disturbing news of new MP Sam Uffindell's past. 1 News Political Editor Jessica Mutch-MacKay...

  
• 08.04.2022

  Talofa Samoa

  This week we look at the flaws and loopholes in the rushed cost of living payment, New Zealand's delicate dance between China, the U.S. and Taiwan, and 'Talofa Samoa' as our leaders descend upon the island nation to celebrate it's...

  
• 07.28.2022

  Aloha Te Puke

  Shock this week as some Green Party members moved against James Shaw. Listen to the exclusive, inside story following the Greens co-leadership battle. Aloha Te Puke as Christopher Luxon learned lessons in political geography, and we discuss the Govt's response...

  
• 07.01.2022

  "Today is a good day"

  This week the winners and losers of the new EU free trade agreement, Trevor Mallard shuffles off, and MP Simon O'Connor apologises for '...a good day'. Produced by Adam Simpson Engineered by Brian Holloway A TVNZ Production

  
• 06.02.2022

  Political Fortunes

  This week the team discuss the latest 1News Kantar Public Poll, Jacinda Ardern's White House meeting with Joe Biden and the fate the Russian ambassador.

  
• 05.20.2022

  Budget Bonanza!

  The team dig into the details of Budget 2022. Produced by Brian Holloway A TVNZ Production

  
• 05.12.2022

  A Political Mongrel and a Seething Seymour

  A week out from Budget 2022 and a bunch of alternative budgets have caused headlines. We say goodbye to "political mongrel" Simon Bridges, and David Seymour seethes over National ruling him out of being Finance Minister. Plus accusations of cronyism...

  
• 04.08.2022

  Luxon, Luxton, Luxoton

  This week Jessica, Maiki & Benedict discuss the resignations of Ashley Bloomfield and Louisa Wall and a tough week for Police Minister Poto Williams. Produced and Engineered by Brian Holloway

  
• 03.22.2022

  The Poll, The Protest, and Bye Bye Bridges

  This week 1 News Political Editor Jessica Mutch McKay & Senior Political Reporter Benedict Collins reflect on the Parliament protest from up close. They also discuss the recent 1 News poll which shook up the parties and offer their insight...

  
• 12.09.2021

  Lights on for Luxon

  This week the team looks into the winners and losers of Christopher Luxon's new shadow cabinet, and how he performed during his first week in the House as Leader of the Opposition. We also get an inside report from Deputy...

  
• 12.03.2021

  Baptism of Fire

  On this weeks’ 1News Inside Parliament podcast Political Editor Jessica Mutch McKay and Senior Political reporter Benedict Collins discussed an epic week at Parliament with changing leadership fortunes of the National Party. The team gave a blow by blow account of...

  
• 08.05.2021

  Beating the Bots to MIQ

  This week the Government announced the introduction of an RSE worker bubble with some Pacific islands; a move Political Editor Jessica Mutch McKay describes as a slight pressure release in terms of the many immigration issues swirling. Complaints build in...

  
• 07.09.2021

  Will the real opposition party please stand up

  This is we ask, why isn’t the Government implementing saliva testing for COVID 19? And who does it help when ACT and National keep trying to one up each other? Plus, Government reaction to video showing abuse of vulnerable...

  
• 06.18.2021

  The return of the grip and grin

  This week saw the Government announce its intention to formally apologise for the dawn raids of the 1970s. We look at the rarity of formal apologies what others might be considered. The Govt. also outlined an age-based approach to the...

  
• 06.11.2021

  More trouble for National

  In this week's edition of Inside Parliament, the 1 NEWS political team look at another poor fortnight for the National Party, plus SCOMO, MFAT and more. Produced by Adam Simpson Edited and prepared by Lize Immelman & Hannah Boniface Engineered by Brian Holloway Shot...

  
• 05.21.2021

  Name that Budget

  “the Broken Compass budget”, ‘the La La Budget’, ‘the Benefit Budget’: This week the 1 News Political team talk through the winners and the losers from a budget that everyone tried to name. This episode is dedicated to our colleague and...

  
• 04.09.2021

  Happy Birthday MIQ

  This week the triumphs and tribulations after 1 year of managed isolation and quarantine. We also look at the impending ozbubble contrasted with a temporary ban on Kiwis flying home from COVID ravaged India, and ethics around the New Zealand...

  
• 03.25.2021

  The roof is on fire

  The Govt. attempts to turn the tide on housing and reveals it’s priorities for early vaccinations. Benedict Collins revels in "political bullsh*t", and another week another scandal for the Speaker. Produced & Edited by Adam Simpson Engineered by Brian Holloway Shot by Scarlett...

  
• 03.19.2021

  Poll week

  This week: Preferred Prime Minister support drops, momentum gains for the Oz bubble, more details on Labour’s Hutt South rent fiasco, and some MPs struggle to remember how many houses they own. Produced & Edited by Adam Simpson Shot by Scarlett Wild...

  
• 03.13.2021

  The Golden Duck

  Deported Aussie crims heading our way, Doctor Bloomfield goes to the Cricket (and regrets it), and National tries to keep a tight lid on the internal review of its disastrous Election result.

  
• 03.02.2021

  So Close, Yet So Far

  Insults flew at Parliament with Simon Bridges labelling Police commissioner Andrew Coster a ‘Wokester’ followed by select committee fireworks. The Govt. touted declining child poverty numbers despite them being more than a year old, and as Kiwis begin to be...

  
• 02.22.2021

  Scomo: Sorry, Not Sorry

  This week it’s PM Vs. PM as Jacinda Ardern and Scott Morrison engage in a trans-Tasman terrorist stoush. As vaccine roll-outs begin, we look at rationales for COVID level changes, and War, what is it good for? KiwiSaver investments apparently. Produced...

  
• 02.12.2021

  Flying Under the Radar

  This week Political reporter Benedict Collins broke the explosive story of Air New Zealand helping the Saudi Navy. We discuss the background and how this story developed. We also look back on an eventful Waitangi 2021, and update on COVID19...

  
• 01.28.2021

  Happy New Year

  Stepping down after a tumultuous time at the top of Oranga Tamariki. Govt. fails Flexiwage. National chases the Māori seats. Our leaky COVID border, and what to look out for in 2021. Produced & Edited by Adam Simpson Engineered by Brian Holloway Shot...

  
• 11.23.2020

  Poking Our Eyes Out

  This week threats from China over 5 Eyes Hong Kong criticism, a National rebuke as Sir John Key retakes the stage, and are we getting stiffed at the supermarket?

  
• 11.13.2020

  Who's Out? Who's In?

  With the special votes coming in Parliament’s final numbers have been revealed with some surprises. We discuss the outcome of both referendums, and as National reshuffle we look back to Labour’s 2014 drubbing.

  
• 11.05.2020

  Wrapping up Election 2020

  1 News Inside Parliament returns with surprises and new faces as Labour announces their new cabinet line-up, and we wrap up election 2020 with our highlights from a month on the campaign trail. Produced & Edited by Adam Simpson Shot by Scarlett...

  
• 09.16.2020

  On the Level?

  This week parties began to squabble over COVID levels; NZ First campaigned at the Warehouse, and Jacinda Ardern was accused of buying votes in Timaru. We’ve got the best, the worst and the most humorous of the election campaign so...