70-1108: Legislature broadcasters in New Zealand are broadcasters of the New Zealand Parliament House of Representatives . Television channel Parliament TV and radio network AM Network are funded by the New Zealand House of Representatives to broadcast full and unedited coverage of its proceedings. The Office of the Clerk also funds a fully independent written, audio and video political reporting service of Parliamentary proceedings called Parliament Today. Sitting hours are seasonal and are generally within five weekly sessions. Normal sittings are 14:00 and 18:00 Tuesdays; 19:30 and 22:00 Tuesday nights; 14:00 and 18:00 Wednesdays; 19:30 and 22:00 Wednesday nights; and 14:00 and 18:00 Thursdays. Special circumstances can allow Parliament to sit under urgency, usually between 09:00 Tuesday morning and 24:00 Saturday evening. Prior to
140-492: A Radio New Zealand programme during the 1980s and early 1990s that provided live commentary of summer sports like cricket. It was broadcast on several frequencies around the country on a time-share with the AM Network on frequencies historically used for The Concert Programme . Sports Roundup was replaced with dedicated Radio Sport network through its privatisation of the sports commentary department in 1996. The station
210-591: A bill passed by the House, known as the granting of the Royal Assent , which is necessary for a bill to be enacted as law. The governor-general formally summons and dissolves Parliament—the latter in order to call a general election . In New Zealand the term parliament is used in a few different senses. Firstly, the term refers to the entire legislative branch consisting of the King (whose constitutional role in
280-513: A constitutional crisis . As a practical reality, because the Royal Assent to a bill must follow quickly after its passage by the House of Representatives, if there is any substantial issue about the constitutional validity of a bill, the issue must be considered by the attorney-general before the bill is introduced into the House. Parliament is currently in its 54th term. Radio Sport Radio Sport (previously Sports Roundup )
350-725: A one-vote-per-person system. Originally the New Zealand Parliament remained subordinate to the British Parliament, the supreme legislative authority for the entire British Empire—although, in practice, Britain's role was minimal from the 1890s. The New Zealand Parliament received progressively more control over New Zealand affairs through the passage of Imperial (British) laws such as the Colonial Laws Validity Act 1865 , constitutional amendments, and an increasingly hands-off approach by
420-402: A Standing Orders meeting where the majority voted in favour of Te Pāti Māori 's submission calling for the elimination of neckties as part of Parliament's compulsory business attire. This announcement followed an argument between Mallard and Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi , who had been ejected from Parliament for refusing to wear a neck tie in favour of Māori business attire. In 2024,
490-513: A comical, lighthearted look at the weekends sports presented in a 1950s BBC style. A common theme on the show was WWSD (what would Sam do). The Country with Jamie MacKay presented from the Dunedin studios aired between 12 pm – 1 pm. This show was broadcast on all Radio Sport stations except in Auckland. The afternoon talkback programme between midday and 4 pm on the station
560-403: A greater number of nominal votes than they actually contained voters – as an example, in 1927, Waipawa , a district without any urban population at all, received an additional 4,153 nominal votes to its actual 14,838 – having the maximum factor of 28% extra representation. The country quota was in effect until it was abolished in 1945 by a mostly urban-elected Labour government , which switched to
630-667: A new one. The Legislative Council chamber continues to be used during the Opening of Parliament. This is in keeping with the British tradition in which the monarch is barred from entering the lower house. The original Legislative Council was created by the Charter for Erecting the Colony of New Zealand on 16 November 1840, which saw New Zealand established as a Crown colony separate from New South Wales on 1 July 1841. Originally,
700-465: A simple majority, thus allowing the entrenched provisions of the Electoral Act to also be repealed by a simple majority. The monarch of New Zealand – currently King Charles III, represented in New Zealand by the governor-general , currently Dame Cindy Kiro – is one of the components of Parliament. This results from the role of the monarch to sign into law (i.e. give the Royal Assent to)
770-510: A weekly 5 minute Select Committee report. The service ceased in 2016. New Zealand Parliament Official Opposition (34) Crossbench (21) The New Zealand Parliament ( Māori : Pāremata Aotearoa ) is the unicameral legislature of New Zealand , consisting of the Sovereign ( King-in-Parliament ) and the New Zealand House of Representatives . The King is usually represented by his governor-general . Before 1951, there
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#1732791092183840-596: Is contracted to the Clerk of the House to live stream Parliament TV's broadcasts, and record, re-format and re-purpose the coverage as small highlight package videos on their In The House website and YouTube account. More than 22,000 videos have been uploaded, and the company claims the videos have received more than 3 million views. Several videos from the final reading of the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Act 2013 were redistributed by The New Zealand Herald and other media. A video of one speech in favour of
910-522: Is not justiciable —it cannot be challenged by the judiciary . The ability of Parliament to act is, legally, unimpeded. For example, the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 is a normal piece of legislation, not superior law, as codified constitutions are in some other countries. The House of Representatives has the exclusive power to regulate its own procedures. The House has " entrenched " certain issues relating to elections. These include
980-666: Is rejected and goes no further through the process. If a bill passes its third reading, it is delivered to the governor-general by the clerk of the House of Representatives , who, assuming that constitutional convention is followed, will grant Royal Assent as a matter of course. Some constitutional lawyers, such as Professor Philip Joseph, believe the governor-general does retain the power to refuse Royal Assent to bills in exceptional circumstances—specifically if democracy were to be abolished. Others, such as former law professor and Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer and Professor Matthew Palmer argue any refusal of Royal Assent would cause
1050-613: The COVID-19 pandemic affecting most major sporting events, Radio Sport was closed at 1 pm on 30 March 2020 and replaced with a simulcast of Newstalk ZB. Radio Sport consisted of nationally broadcast domestic and international sports programming. Local opt-outs were limited to ad breaks and some seasonal programming. Radio Sport also provided a sports-based news service, produced in house, and updated at regular intervals. The Country 'Early Edition' presented by Rowena Duncam aired Monday-Friday from 5 am until 6 am from
1120-464: The bills that have been passed by the House of Representatives. MPs must express their loyalty to the King and defer to his authority, as the Oath of Allegiance must be recited by all new parliamentarians before they may take their seat, and the official opposition is traditionally dubbed His Majesty's Loyal Opposition . The House of Representatives was established as a lower house and has been
1190-469: The community access stations , the student radio stations and other stations broadcast the programmes around the country, and Radio New Zealand International broadcasts the programmes around the Pacific. Each sitting week the service produces three daily programmes on sitting days, a weekly five-minute programme, a weekly ten minute programme, weekly 15 minute programme, a weekly 28 minute programme and
1260-421: The executive . The New Zealand Government comprises a prime minister (head of government) and other ministers ; in accordance with the principle of responsible government , they are always selected from and accountable to the House of Representatives. Neither the monarch (currently King Charles III ) nor his governor-general participates in the legislative process, save for signifying the King's approval to
1330-542: The " Model Parliament " of 1295. Over the centuries, parliaments progressively limited the power of the monarchy ( constitutional monarchy ). The Bill of Rights 1688 (which has been ratified as law in New Zealand) established a system where parliaments would be regularly elected. Among its provisions, it set out parliament's role in taxation and supply . The Bill of Rights also confirmed the absolute privilege for freedom of speech in parliament. As early as 1846
1400-558: The 1890s, when the New Zealand Liberal Party was established as the first formal political party in New Zealand , political power shifted from the House of Representatives to elections, parties and leaders. The conservative Reform Party was formed in 1909, and the New Zealand Labour Party in 1916. The New Zealand National Party emerged in 1936 from the amalgamation of Reform and a remnant of
1470-621: The 2023 Standing Orders introduced two new "scrutiny weeks" to the Parliamentary calendar, which allows select committees to scrutinise government and public sector spending plans. The first scrutiny week for the 2024 year was held between 17 and 21 June while the second is scheduled to be held on 2 and 6 December 2024. Based on the Westminster system , the New Zealand Parliament is supreme, with no other government institution able to override its decisions. As such, legislative action
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#17327910921831540-514: The AM Network, parliamentary broadcasts were carried on the Concert programme , with New Zealand becoming the first country in the world to regularly broadcast parliament proceedings on 25 March 1936. Veteran press gallery journalist and political commentator Charles Wheeler introduced the broadcast of the opening of the 25th Parliament , with Speaker-elect Barnard . Wheeler told listeners on
1610-1136: The Act, by National Party MP Maurice Williamson , went viral on YouTube , Huffington Post , Gawker , New York Times and Pink News . It was broadcast on The Ellen DeGeneres Show , with Williamson later declining an invitation to appear on the show. The AM Network is operated by Radio New Zealand under a similar contract, and uses a nationwide set of AM broadcasting transmitters that were previously used by The Concert Programme before it switched to FM broadcasting . The broadcasts are also available online, via live-streaming and through on-demand podcasts. The AM Network's Parliamentary broadcasts do not include continuity announcers or news bulletins, unlike other Radio New Zealand networks. In total, Radio New Zealand produces an estimated 17 hours of live Parliamentary broadcasting and just over an hour of packaged extracts. The Radio New Zealand smartphone app allows listeners to follow individual Parliamentary sittings on Apple and Android mobile devices. The broadcaster claims its iPhone App has been downloaded more than 50,000 times since it
1680-561: The British government. In 1947, the New Zealand Parliament passed the Statute of Westminster Adoption Act , giving that parliament full power over New Zealand law, and the New Zealand Constitution Amendment Act 1947 , an act of the British Parliament, allowed the New Zealand Parliament to regulate its own composition. In 1973 a further amendment, the New Zealand Constitution Amendment Act 1973 , expanded
1750-623: The British settlers in New Zealand petitioned for self-government . The New Zealand Parliament was created by the New Zealand Constitution Act 1852 , an act of the British Parliament , which established a bicameral legislature officially named the General Assembly, later commonly referred to as Parliament. It had a lower house, called the House of Representatives, and an upper house, called
1820-541: The Dunedin Studios, and featured highlights of the 12 pm show and a cross to the Radio Sport Breakfast team. Radio Sport's programming was led by its breakfast programme. Since 2017 the breakfast programme was Radio Sport Breakfast with Kent Johns, Nathan Rarere and Marc Peard from 6 am until 9 am. The programme also featured News and Sport Every 30 minutes. Until 17 July 2008
1890-533: The General Assembly. The Council was intended to scrutinise and amend bills passed by the House of Representatives, although it could not initiate legislation or amend money bills. Despite occasional proposals for an elected Council, members of the Legislative Council (MLCs) were appointed by the governor, generally on the recommendation of the prime minister. It was eventually decided that the Council
1960-583: The Government's legislative agenda. On occasion, the monarch may open Parliament and personally deliver the speech; for example, Queen Elizabeth II personally attended the Opening of Parliament in 1954 (to mark the legislature's centenary), and more recently in 1986 and 1990. MPs receive the Royal Summons to these events from the usher of the Black Rod , after the usher knocks on the doors of
2030-509: The House of Representatives chamber that have been slammed shut, to illustrate the MPs' right to deny entry to anyone, including the monarch. Before any law is passed, it is first introduced in Parliament as a draft known as a bill . The majority of bills are promulgated by the government of the day. It is rare for government bills to be defeated (the first to be defeated in the 20th century
2100-478: The Legislative Council consisted of the governor, colonial secretary and colonial treasurer (who comprised the Executive Council), and three justices of the peace appointed by the governor. The Legislative Council had the power to issue ordinances (statutory instruments). With the passing of the New Zealand Constitution Act 1852 , the Legislative Council was reconstituted as the upper house of
2170-430: The Legislative Council. The members of the House were elected under the first-past-the-post (FPP) voting system, while those of the Council were appointed by the governor. The first members were sworn in on 24 May 1854 in Auckland. Initially, legislative councillors were appointed for life, but from the 1890s they were appointed for renewable seven-year terms. This change, coupled with responsible government (whereby
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2240-529: The Liberals, the United Party . As of the 2023 general election , the current parties represented in the House of Representatives are National, Labour, Green , ACT , Te Pāti Māori , and New Zealand First . Labour Member of Parliament Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan was the longest-serving female MP (1967–1996) and was also the first MP to give birth while serving in office. National MP Ruth Richardson
2310-428: The New Zealand Parliament ). Each bill goes through several stages before it becomes a law. The first stage is the first reading , where MPs debate the bill in principle. It is normally sent to a select committee where the public has the opportunity to make submissions on the bill and the committee can recommend amendments to the bill. The select committee stage is followed by the second reading, where MPs again debate
2380-417: The Parliament's sole house since 1951. Since the introduction of MMP in 1996 , the House consists of 120 members of Parliament (MPs), elected to a three-year term. Parliamentary elections use the mixed-member proportional (MMP) system, a hybrid of first-past-the-post and closed party-list proportional representation ; 71 MPs represent single-member electorates of roughly the same population, while
2450-694: The Select Committee on Electoral Reform. In 2010, the New Zealand Policy Unit of the Centre for Independent Studies proposed a Senate in the context of the 2011 referendum on MMP . They proposed a proportionally-elected upper house made up 31 seats elected using a proportional list vote by region, with the House of Representatives elected by FPP and consisting of 79 seats. A term of Parliament in New Zealand may not last more than three years. The Constitution Act 1986 outlines that
2520-545: The South Island, it broadcasts on Canterbury 963 AM, Dunedin 900 AM and Invercargill 1314 AM. The Office of the Clerk also fully funds a political reporting service, providing written, audio and video summaries from the debating chamber and committee rooms of the House of Representatives completely independently from Radio New Zealand. It is the country's only consistent source of regular reports of parliamentary proceedings, with live reports of debates and decisions in
2590-503: The best live sport. Until 2017 the previous night show 'The Night Train' was a Talkback-based show. Overnight, Radio Sport aired FOX Sports Radio from America, through a live internet feed or Talksport simulcast during the English Premier League season. Weekends were dominated by live commentaries, punctuated by shows with Veitch (until 2018) and Watson and other simulcast programming from Newstalk ZB. These are
2660-402: The bill in principle and the select committee recommendations. This is followed by the committee of the whole house, where MPs debate individual clauses or parts and make amendments. In the third reading, MPs debate the final form of the bill. If a majority of MPs vote in favour of the bill at its third reading, the bill is passed. If a majority of MPs vote against the bill at any reading, the bill
2730-473: The building in which the chamber is housed (normally Parliament House, Wellington ), and more generally still this building and the several other buildings in which MPs have their offices. The New Zealand Parliament is specifically modelled on the Westminster system of parliamentary representation , developed in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland . This system can be traced back to
2800-523: The chamber from independent press gallery journalists Tom Frewen and Rheesh Lyon. Clerk of the House David McGee established the service in 1994, hoping to replicate the success BBC Radio 4 show Today in Parliament has had since 1945. Parliament Today programmes summarise the most significant events and highlights from Question Time, debates and select committees, utilising audio from the AM Network for rebroadcast on other stations. Kiwi FM ,
2870-745: The committee. After the 1990 election, the National government of Jim Bolger proposed the establishment of an elected Senate, thereby reinstating a bicameral system, and a Senate Bill was drafted. Under the Bill, the Senate would have 30 members, elected by STV , from six senatorial districts, four in the North Island and two in the South Island . Like the old Legislative Council it would not have powers to amend or delay money bills. The intention
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2940-468: The day, and by extension the prime minister, must achieve and maintain the support of the House in order to gain and remain in power. The Government is dependent on Parliament to implement its legislative agenda, and has always required the House's approval to spend money . The Parliament does not have an upper house ; there was an upper house up to 1951, and there have been occasional suggestions to create
3010-403: The drive show between 4 pm and 7 pm weekdays which featured regular guests, interviews and sums up the days top sporting stories. Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave aired from Monday–Thursday nights 7 pm – 8 pm (Simulcast from Newstalk ZB). Reloaded hosted by Eli Mwaijumba aired from 8 pm until 10 pm. Reloaded featured interviews, highlights, reaction and
3080-474: The first broadcast that "for the first time in the history of New Zealand broadcasting, the microphone has been introduced into Parliament itself so that even the most distant elector may gain some first-hand knowledge of the more important happenings". He said New Zealand was blazing the trail in allowing parliamentary broadcasts. Since the 1980s, the AM Network has used to broadcast all live Parliamentary proceedings in full. On 17 July 2007, Parliamentary coverage
3150-451: The governor-general is responsible for dissolving Parliament, which is done by royal proclamation . Dissolution ends a parliamentary term, after which the writ for a general election is issued. Upon completion of the election, the governor-general, on the advice of the prime minister, then issues a proclamation summoning Parliament to assemble. On the date given, new MPs are sworn in and then are, along with returning MPs, called to
3220-430: The legislative process is limited) and the House of Representatives. Secondly, it can mean each group of MPs voted into office following a general election. In this sense, the 1st Parliament sat from 24 May 1854 to 15 September 1855. The current Parliament , which started on 5 December 2023, is the 54th. Lastly, "Parliament" may also refer to a physical place: most specifically the debating chamber where MPs meet, also
3290-492: The length of a parliamentary term, deciding on who can vote, how they vote (via secret ballot ), how the country should be divided into electorates, and the make-up of the Representation Commission, which decides on these electorates. These issues require either 75% of all MPs to support the bill or a referendum on the issue. As the entrenchment mechanism is not entrenched itself, it could be repealed by
3360-601: The old Legislative Council chamber, where they are instructed to elect their speaker and return to the House of Representatives to do so before adjourning. A new parliamentary session is marked by the Opening of Parliament , during which the governor-general reads the Speech from the Throne , on the King's behalf. This speech is given at the start of every new Parliament, and explains why Parliament has been assembled. It outlines
3430-408: The parliamentary chamber accessible to MP's children, giving carers and spouses the same security clearances as MPs, opening the Parliamentary swimming pool to the families of MPs and staff, and updating the family room to have baby-feeding and changing facilities, and a play area on Parliament's lawn. On 10 February 2021, Mallard announced that ties were no longer compulsory in Parliament following
3500-561: The parties in the House of Representatives according to the parties' strength in that House. Senators would serve for three-year-terms, and be eligible for reappointment. The Senate would have the power to revise, initiate or delay legislation, to hear petitions, and to scrutinise regulations and Orders in Council , but the proposal was rejected by the Prime Minister and by the Labour opposition, which had refused to nominate members to
3570-411: The premier advised the governor on Council appointments) and party politics , meant that by the 20th century, the government usually controlled the Council as well as the House, and the passage of bills through the upper house became a mere formality. In 1951, the Council was ended altogether, making the New Zealand legislature unicameral . The Council sat for the last time on 1 December 1950, before it
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#17327910921833640-466: The programme was presented by ONE News sports presenter Tony Veitch , but Veitch resigned from his roles with Radio Sport and ONE News after allegations that Veitch assaulted his girlfriend in 2006. Veitch confessed on 8 July 2008 that such allegations were true, at a press conference and resigned on 17 July. The vacancy was filled by former drive-time presenter D'Arcy Waldegrave, with former New Zealand cricketer Mark Richardson as his co-host. Richardson
3710-503: The remainder are list MPs . These MPs assemble to represent the people, pass laws and supervise the work of government. Members also form select committees of the House , appointed to deal with particular areas or issues. Ministers in the New Zealand Government are drawn from amongst the members of the House of Representatives (with the possible exception of brief periods following an election). The government of
3780-411: The remainder of seats are assigned to list MPs based on each party 's share of the total party vote. Māori were represented in Parliament from 1867, and in 1893 women gained the vote . Although elections can be called early, every three years Parliament is dissolved and goes up for reelection. Parliament is supreme over all other government institutions. The legislature is closely linked to
3850-674: The term of the 4th Parliament ; Māori men aged 21 and over, whether or not they owned property, could vote to elect four Māori members of the House of Representatives. The Māori electorates have lasted far longer than the intended five years. In 2002, the seats increased in number to seven. One historical speciality of the New Zealand Parliament was the country quota , which gave greater representation to rural politics. From 1889 on (and even earlier in more informal forms), districts were weighted according to their urban/rural split (with any locality of less than 2,000 people considered rural). Those districts which had large rural proportions received
3920-447: The territorial jurisdiction of New Zealand's parliament. In 1986 a new Constitution Act was passed, finally removing the power for the British Parliament to pass laws affecting New Zealand (which was by then only with New Zealand's consent), restating the few remaining provisions of the 1852 Act, consolidating the legislation establishing Parliament, and officially replacing the name "General Assembly" with "Parliament". Beginning in
3990-516: Was a New Zealand sports radio network and the talkback sister network of Newstalk ZB . It held commentary rights for most cricket matches, international and domestic rugby union games, NRL rugby league games, trans-Tasman basketball and New Zealand tennis tournaments. The network also updated developments at golfing events, bowls tournaments and other sporting events. At other times Radio Sport played talkback and hourly news and sports updates. Radio Sport began as Sports Roundup,
4060-637: Was an upper chamber , the New Zealand Legislative Council . The New Zealand Parliament was established in 1854 and is one of the oldest continuously functioning legislatures in the world. It has met in Wellington , the capital of New Zealand , since 1865 and in its current building since 1922. The House of Representatives normally consists of 120 members of Parliament (MPs), though sometimes more due to overhang seats . There are 72 MPs elected directly in electorates while
4130-635: Was expanded to television. Parliament TV is managed by Kordia under a long-term contract to the House of Representatives. and is made freely available to media companies. It broadcasts though media such as TVNZ and MediaWorks New Zealand , as streaming video on the Internet, and, since 9 October 2007, on Freeview channel 31 and Sky Channel 086. Programming on Parliament TV is limited to live coverage of Parliament and scheduled repeats of Question Time on Parliamentary sitting days. It closes down outside non-sitting hours. Christchurch-based Tandem Studios
4200-462: Was filled by veteran sports broadcaster Brendan Telfer until 2013. From 2014 experienced sport broadcaster Martin Devlin took over the slot after being shifted from sister station Radio Hauraki. In mid 2018 Jason & Sam took over. The show featured regular correspondents, interviews and talkback, it also contained light hearted segments based entirely on TV game shows, sport matches predictions &
4270-565: Was first introduced in 2011. The AM Network's closedown hours were originally used by Sports Roundup . Since 1997, Christian broadcaster Rhema Media has consistently leased this time to broadcast the low-budget easy listening Star radio network. Despite AM Network being technically owned by Radio New Zealand , Star broadcasts Newstalk ZB Affiliates Unit hourly news bulletins during the air time it leases. AM Network's North Island frequencies are Auckland 882 AM, Waikato 1494 AM, Hawke's Bay 909 AM and Wellington & Tauranga 657 AM. In
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#17327910921834340-488: Was formally abolished on 1 January 1951. At the time of its abolition the upper house had fifty-four members, including its own speaker . Under the Constitution Act, legislative power was also conferred on New Zealand's provinces (originally six in number), each of which had its own elected provincial council. These provincial councils were able to legislate for their provinces on most subjects. New Zealand
4410-461: Was having no significant impact on New Zealand's legislative process; its final sitting was on 1 December 1950. In September 1950, the National government of Sidney Holland set up a constitutional reform committee to consider an alternative second chamber, chaired by Ronald Algie . A report produced by the committee in 1952 proposed a nominated Senate , with 32 members, appointed by leaders of
4480-461: Was hosted by Daniel McHardy from the Wellington studios. Between 12–1 pm the show only aired on the Auckland station, due to all other stations airing the rural based programme The Country. After 1 pm though, the show aired nationwide. The show primarily featured calls from its listeners and predicts the weekend's sports on Friday afternoons. D'Arcy Waldegrave and Angus Mabey hosted
4550-405: Was in 1998). It is also possible for individual MPs to promote their own bills, called members' bills ; these are usually put forward by opposition parties, or by MPs who wish to deal with a matter that parties do not take positions on. All bills must go through three readings in the House of Representatives before receiving the Royal Assent to become an act of Parliament (see lists of acts of
4620-526: Was joined by Andrew Mulligan joining him in late 2013 to host the Crowd Goes Wild Breakfast. In 2015 it was announced that Richardson was to leave the show in the middle of that year, with former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull to take over as co-host a fortnight after Richardson's departure. The Crowd Goes Wild Breakfast remained on air until the end of 2016. Radio Sport Mornings was hosted by Jason Pine & Sam Hewitt. The 9–12 slot
4690-533: Was never a federation comparable to Canada or Australia; Parliament could legislate concurrently with the provinces on any matter, and in the event of a conflict, the law passed by Parliament would prevail. Over a twenty-year period, political power was progressively centralised, and the provinces were abolished altogether in 1876. New Zealand had representatives of the indigenous population in its parliament from an early date, in contrast to many other colonial states. Reserved Māori seats were created in 1867 during
4760-549: Was targeted at male sports fans from its outset. As Newstalk ZB 's sister network, Radio Sport provided all sports news coverage for the Newstalk ZB news service carried by Newstalk ZB, Classic Hits FM , ZMFM , Radio Rhema , Radio Hauraki , Southern Star , Coast and Life FM since its inception. Unless the network was taking live commentary from a sporting event, Radio Sport simulcasted Newstalk ZB Monday–Thursday 19:00–20:00 and weekends 6:00–9:00 and 12:00–18:00. Due to
4830-569: Was the first MP to bring her baby into the debating chamber while fellow National MP Katherine Rich was the first MP to feed her baby in the House. During the 1990s, a child care centre was established for the children of MPs and parliamentary staff. In November 2017, the Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard announced that Parliament would becoming more "baby friendly." Family friendly policies have included making an atrium near
4900-458: Was to include a question on a Senate in the second referendum on electoral reform . Voters would be asked, if they did not want a new voting system, whether or not they wanted a Senate. However, following objections from the Labour opposition, which derided it as a red herring , and other supporters of the mixed-member proportional (MMP) representation system, the Senate question was removed by
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