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List MP Chris Auchinvole models his attire, which caused controversy in Parliament

Parliament debates dress code video

We, the taxpayers, also paid for parliamentarians to debate the appropriateness of the clothing one politician was wearing in the house.

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Parliament has set aside normal business to hear tributes to Parekura Horomia

Parliament marks Horomia's death

Parliament has set aside normal business to hear tributes to former Maori affairs minister Parekura Horomia and will adjourn early as a mark of respect.

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The 121 chosen youth MPs have an eight-month tenure which includes the Youth Parliament in Wellington on July 16-17 (File)

Refugee, deaf student among youth MPs

A refugee from Afghanistan and a deaf student advocate will represent the Green Party in this year's Youth Parliament.

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John Key

Key focusing on challenges, not polls

Recent political polls are split over who will form the next government, and John Key is instead focusing on daily challenges his government faces.

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Hague speaks of personal experiences in address video

"Over the years I have campaigned hard for the right of our community not to be outsiders anymore," said Mr Hague.

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Labour MP Chris Hipkins (Photo: Lloyd Burr)

Labour MPs expelled from question time video

Parliament's Speaker David Carter has expelled two MPs from the debating chamber.

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The marriage equality bill has passed its second reading (file)

Marriage equality bill passes 2nd reading

The Marriage Equality Bill has passed its second reading in Parliament this evening.

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Labour MP David Clark (file)

'Monday-isation' bill passes 2nd stage

The bill that will "Monday-ise" Waitangi Day and Anzac Day when they fall on a weekend is a step closer to becoming law.

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Carol Beaumont has been formally elected to Parliament as a Labour list MP

New list MP elected

Carol Beaumont has been formally declared elected to Parliament as a Labour list MP, replacing Charles Chauvel.

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Pay rise plea for parliament's cleaners

Opposition parties want Parliament's cleaners to be paid a "living wage" of $18.40 an hour but the Government won't buy into it.

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Lockwood Smith (file)

Lockwood Smith's highs and lows

Former Speaker Lockwood Smith has bowed out of Parliament after more than 28 years as an MP.

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Benny Wenda

Speaker silent on Wenda decision video

David Carter says it's "not appropriate" for West Papuan freedom fighter Benny Wenda to hold a public forum at Parliament.

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Benny Wenda (Wikipedia)

West Papuan activist to speak at Victoria Uni

Parliament's new Speaker has sparked controversy by refusing to allow a West Papuan activist to speak at Parliament.

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Benny Wenda

West Papuan blocked from Parliament video

A West Papuan freedom fighter who has been welcomed around the world won't be allowed to speak at Parliament here.

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John Key (Reuters)

Key favours four-year Parliamentary term

Prime Minister John Key says a four-year Parliamentary terms would be good for New Zealand.

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Prime Minister John Key and Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples

Key pushes for four-year terms video

The Prime Minister's using his spotlight at Waitangi to push the idea of a fixed four-year term for Government.

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Nikki Kaye in Cabinet today

Nikki Kaye's first time in Cabinet

The Government's newest cabinet minister Nikki Kaye has taken her seat at the circular cabinet table at the top of the Beehive for the first time.

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New Speaker David Carter (Photo: Victoria Evans/3 News)

Opposition upset over new Speaker video

The Government was not expecting a challenge from Trevor Mallard as the vote went ahead for a new Speaker.

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Trevor Mallard (L) and David Carter (R)

Carter wins Speaker role over Mallard video

National MP David Carter has been voted as Parliament’s next Speaker, defeating Labour MP Trevor Mallard.

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Patrick Gower

Patrick Gower's week in politics video

Prime Minister John Key has been under fire from Opposition parties this week - Patrick Gower wraps up the action.

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