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Māori Electorates and the Māori Electoral Roll
Episode 8Learn how the Māori Electorates were formed, and how the Māori Electoral Roll works. -
Select Committees 101
Episode 2A workshop aimed to educate people of all ages on what select committees do, and how the public might participate in the submission process. -
The Life Cycle of Parliament
Episode 9Learn about the life cycle of Parliament and the role of the Sovereign, from the dissolution to the Opening of Parliament and everything in between. -
How Laws Are Made
Episode 1Explains the steps necessary to turn a proposed bill into an act of law that all New Zealanders have to follow. -
Elections 101
Episode 5An in-depth look at the important events that happen before and after a general election. -
Petitions 101
Episode 3This webinar looks at how the petition process works, how to create or sign a petition, and the changes in New Zealand law that petitions have influenced. -
Get to Know the Budget Process
Episode 4An in-depth look at the Budget process. -
Question Time 101
Episode 6Question Time is one of the highlights of watching a parliamentary debate. Usually, set out as the first item on the agenda when the House is sitting. 12 oral questions are allocated each sitting day and distributed proportionally amongst parties. It is a chance for Parliament to hold the Government to account. -
Executive and Cabinet
Episode 7It’s not always clear what the difference between Parliament and Government is, but these two parts of our democracy have very distinct functions. This webinar focuses on the role of the Executive and Cabinet, two very important features of our democratic system.