Inside Parliament’s Rulebook: Why can’t MPs call each other liars? Why do Speakers wield so much power? And which MP was kicked out just for sarcasm? In this episode, Guyon and Corin trace 175 years of standing orders, Speaker’s rulings, and legendary political one-liners that have shaped New Zealand’s democracy.
Watch the video version of the episode here.
Thanks to Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision.
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From Kash Patel’s surprise visit to Kim Dotcom’s infamous raid, New Zealand’s relationship with the FBI and America has been anything but simple. In this episode, Guyon and Corin uncover how NZ has balanced alliances, espionage, and independence — and why it matters now more than ever.
Watch the video version of the episode here.
Thanks to Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision.
Have a topic you'd like Corin or Guyon to explore? Send your ideas to context@rnz.co.nz
From quips about "raising the IQ of both countries", to gold fever and neoliberal reform, Corin Dann and Guyon Espiner dig through the history of the "brain drain"
Watch the video version of the episode here.
Read more about this history in this episode on the RNZ website here.
Thanks to Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision.
Have a topic you'd like Corin or Guyon to explore? Send your ideas to context@rnz.co.nz
RNZ's Guyon Espiner and Corin Dann explore the backstory to today’s front page, diving into NZ’s political past and asking "how did we get here?". But there's a twist: One knows the topic, the other doesn’t.
