The latest from the House

This week in The House Phil Smith talks the tactics of Question Time while Johnny Blades looks at the unified division of debate over the new Matariki Public Holiday.

Debate on the Te Kāhui Matariki Public Holiday Bill found everyone in agreement that the start of the Māori lunar calendar should be marked, but not everyone agreeing a new public holiday should go ahead as planned.

Question Time is a contest where the tactics constantly evolve, and counter tactics shift to respond. This week one clever tactic appeared suddenly to disappear.

This week's reduction for Road User Charges shows Parliament is always the source of power and of cash.

Parliament's Speaker is on a mission to stop workplace bullying and improve behaviour, even that of the 'staff' who can't be fired.

A new Bill looks to make life easier for people affected by major disasters, following the human disaster created by shortcomings of the Earthquake Commission in its response to the Christchurch earthquakes.

Parliament has reworked its traffic light settings and the public are returning to the precinct, including school visits, public events, tours and public galleries in the debating chamber.

A bill by any other name (would be utterly confusing). We decode the naming rules for Parliament's bills and laws.

Surrogacy arrangements can often be difficult legal and health processes to navigate for intending parents and surrogates. A new Member's Bill is looking to make it a smoother process that enhances mana.