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: insideparliament@tvnz.co.nz Read us: 1News.co.nz Follow us: 1NewsNZ ..read more

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, the government made some big announcements around climate action, or planning for action, and National said they will ban cell phones in schools ..read more

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 GST off fresh fruit and vege? Meanwhile, the minors and the minnows are gearing up... Email us: insideparliament@tvnz.co.nz Read us: 1News.co.nz Follow us: 1NewsNZ ..read more

"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 them. 1News political editor Jessica Mutch McKay, political producer Lillian Hanly and digital political reporter Felix Desmarais discuss the impacts of the tax rule-out. Parliament is also heating up - and it's not just the heaters countering the chilly Wellington winds: tensions are rising as the election campaign nears. Read us: 1News.co.nz Follow us ..read more

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 discussing China. And of course, exactly how much fun Benedict Collins is allowed to have, according to Paul Goldsmith. Featuring 1News deputy political editor Maiki Sherman, senior political reporter Benedict Collins, political producer Lillian Hanly and digital political reporter Felix Desmarais. Read us: 1News.co.nz Follow us: 1NewsNZ ..read more

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 two staff members have been stood down for inappropriate sexual behaviour. Featuring 1News Political Editor Jessica Mutch Mckay, the return of Deputy Political Editor Maiki Sherman, Senior Political Reporter Benedict Collins and Political Producer Lillian Hanly. Do you have a burning political question? Want to hear more from us on a par ..read more

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 this week. Benedict tells us all about the Greens new tax policy and income guarantee, and Cushla talks agricultural emissions. Featuring 1News senior political reporter Benedict Collins, political reporter Cushla Norman and political producer Lillian Hanly. Do you have a burning political question? Want to hear more from us on a particular topic? Send y ..read more

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 Benedict thrash it out over the ideal MMP threshold. It's a safe space for political nerds here, come on in. Featuring 1News political editor Jessica Mutch McKay, senior political reporter Benedict Collins, political reporter Cushla Norman, and digital political reporter Felix Desmarais. Email us on InsideParliament@tvnz.co.nz. Head to 1News.co.nz for more ..read more

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 with te Pāti Māori to form a possible government. Join 1News senior political reporter Benedict Collins, political reporter Cushla Norman, digital political reporter Felix Desmarais and political producer Lillian Hanly for all the goss on the week in politics. Do you have a burning political question? Want to hear more from us on a particular topic? Send ..read more

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. Featuring 1News political editor Jessica Mutch McKay, political reporter Cushla Norman, digital political reporter Felix Desmarais and political producer Lillian Hanly. Do you have a burning political question? Want to hear more from us on a particular topic? Send your feedback to InsideParliament@tvnz.co.nz. Head to 1News.co.nz for more insight, and f ..read more