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This week we dig into all the numbers as Labour & National were just about neck and neck in our latest 1 News Kantar Public poll but the Government got a savage response around the country. Plus, in the wake of the Queen's death, we polled Kiwis on the idea of becoming a Republic. Produced by Adam Simpson Engineered and Edited by Brian Holloway A TVNZ Production

This week our thoughts on National Leader Christopher Luxon summarising the Uffindell report but not letting anyone see it; the impact of prison officer shortages, and it's girls against boys in the office while reflecting on the pomp and passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

This week we went inside the Parliament protest, and saw Labour's patience with Dr. Sharma run out. Trevor Mallard said goodbye to the Speaker's chair and Andrew Little & Shane Reti engaged in a philosophical battle over free speech in positions of power. Produced by Adam Simpson Engineered by Brian Holloway A TVNZ Production

This week insight into the Sharma drama as bullying allegations circled Labour. And, our recent polls asked whether the Greens should work with National; whether the Government is doing enough about gangs, and if National should cut the top tax rate. What did people think, and how did our politicians respond? Produced by Adam Simpson & Brian Holloway Engineered by Brian Holloway A TVNZ Production

What should have been a stellar week for National after the 1 News Kantar poll suggested they could govern with ACT, came crashing down with the disturbing news of new MP Sam Uffindell's past. 1 News Political Editor Jessica Mutch-MacKay and Deputy Political Editor Maiki Sherman discuss the ramifications of the poll, the fall-out from the scandal, and what it was like covering the week. Produced by Adam Simpson Engineered by Brian Holloway A TVNZ Production

This week we look at the flaws and loopholes in the rushed cost of living payment, New Zealand's delicate dance between China, the U.S. and Taiwan, and 'Talofa Samoa' as our leaders descend upon the island nation to celebrate it's border opening. Produced by Adam Simpson Engineered and Edited by Brian Holloway A TVNZ Production

Shock this week as some Green Party members moved against James Shaw. Listen to the exclusive, inside story following the Greens co-leadership battle. Aloha Te Puke as Christopher Luxon learned lessons in political geography, and we discuss the Govt's response to the cost of living crisis. Plus, Pits, Peaks and all the interesting things from the past week in NZ politics. [apologies for the technical issues early in the show] Produced and Engineered by Adam Simpson A TVNZ Production

This week the winners and losers of the new EU free trade agreement, Trevor Mallard shuffles off, and MP Simon O'Connor apologises for '...a good day'. Produced by Adam Simpson Engineered by Brian Holloway A TVNZ Production

This week the team discuss the latest 1News Kantar Public Poll, Jacinda Ardern's White House meeting with Joe Biden and the fate the Russian ambassador.

The team dig into the details of Budget 2022. Produced by Brian Holloway A TVNZ Production

A week out from Budget 2022 and a bunch of alternative budgets have caused headlines. We say goodbye to "political mongrel" Simon Bridges, and David Seymour seethes over National ruling him out of being Finance Minister. Plus accusations of cronyism and about-turns in trespassing former MPs and potential future rivals from Parliament. Produced by Adam Simpson Engineered by Brian Holloway A TVNZ Production

This week Jessica, Maiki & Benedict discuss the resignations of Ashley Bloomfield and Louisa Wall and a tough week for Police Minister Poto Williams. Produced and Engineered by Brian Holloway

This week 1 News Political Editor Jessica Mutch McKay & Senior Political Reporter Benedict Collins reflect on the Parliament protest from up close. They also discuss the recent 1 News poll which shook up the parties and offer their insight into the resignation of veteran former National leader Simon Bridges. Produced and Directed by Adam Simpson Engineered by Brian Holloway A TVNZ Production

This week the team looks into the winners and losers of Christopher Luxon's new shadow cabinet, and how he performed during his first week in the House as Leader of the Opposition. We also get an inside report from Deputy Political Editor Maiki Sherman on her trip following Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta to Dubai.

On this weeks’ 1News Inside Parliament podcast Political Editor Jessica Mutch McKay and Senior Political reporter Benedict Collins discussed an epic week at Parliament with changing leadership fortunes of the National Party. The team gave a blow by blow account of the weeks events from Judith Collins’ late demotion of Simon Bridges to Christopher Luxon’s ascension to the top job. Jessica Mutch McKay also gave an insight into the chaotic look of the coverage as the 1News political team literally chased the story. Benedict Collins talked about the bad political judgement of Judith Collins saying that ‘Not getting caucus onside & demoting Simon Bridges’ was hitting the self-destruct button and that Judith Collins was almost getting things right up until then in terms of polling trends. He said ’The Government’s not had a great couple of weeks but the coverage has been dominated by National’s implosion when it should have been capitalising on the Government’s weaknesses, adding it was real ‘smack your head against the wall stuff from National’. Our reporters also rated Christopher Luxon’s first days as leader including questions over his property portfolio in a housing crisis and religious background. And on the day New Zealand rolled out the new COVID traffic light system, Jess and Benedict discussed where the Government has done well and where it hasn’t. Listen the entire 1News Inside Parliament show on your favourite podcast app.

This week the Government announced the introduction of an RSE worker bubble with some Pacific islands; a move Political Editor Jessica Mutch McKay describes as a slight pressure release in terms of the many immigration issues swirling. Complaints build in the MIQ booking system as bots appear to take over the refresh button, and frustration at a perceived lack of accountability for the housing crisis prompts the HRC to label housing a human right. Produced & Edited by Adam Simpson Engineered by Brian Holloway Shot by Scarlett Wild & Cameron Murray Research by Rochelle Duncan A TVNZ Production

This is we ask, why isn’t the Government implementing saliva testing for COVID 19? And who does it help when ACT and National keep trying to one up each other? Plus, Government reaction to video showing abuse of vulnerable young people in the care of Oranga Tamariki. Produced & Edited by Adam Simpson Shot by Sam Von Keisenberg & Jack Davies A TVNZ Production

This week saw the Government announce its intention to formally apologise for the dawn raids of the 1970s. We look at the rarity of formal apologies what others might be considered. The Govt. also outlined an age-based approach to the mass vaccine roll-out so we asked the public if they thought that was the right way to go about it, and our reporters reflect on the return of the grip and grin as Presidents and Prime Ministers met at the G7 signalling a step toward post-COVID normality. Produced and Edited by Adam Simpson Shot by Scarlett Wild & Matt Smith A TVNZ Production

In this week's edition of Inside Parliament, the 1 NEWS political team look at another poor fortnight for the National Party, plus SCOMO, MFAT and more. Produced by Adam Simpson Edited and prepared by Lize Immelman & Hannah Boniface Engineered by Brian Holloway Shot by Scarlett Wild & Jack Davies A TVNZ Production

“the Broken Compass budget”, ‘the La La Budget’, ‘the Benefit Budget’: This week the 1 News Political team talk through the winners and the losers from a budget that everyone tried to name. This episode is dedicated to our colleague and researcher Mark Hutchings who leaves TVNZ today after 18 years. Produced and Edited by Adam Simpson Shot by Matt Smith & Jack Davies Engineered by Brian Holloway A TVNZ Production