Festival of Parliament

06/08/2015

Thank you to everyone who supported and participated in the first Festival of Parliament. Although the Festival is over, you can still visit and tour Parliament. See http://www.parliament.nz/en-nz/about-parliament/visiting for details.

Visit Parliament to discover our buildings and heritage, to see what happens when the House sits, and to learn about New Zealand's democratic processes. Whether you visit us in person in Wellington or take a virtual tour, you can visit Parliament for free.

04/08/2015

Final "Make your voice count" session Wednesday at 10am. Learn how to get involved with select committees and have your say on today's issues.

03/08/2015

Come along today to see the second "What's the difference?" session. MPs, including Ron Mark and Adrian Rurawhe, will talk about the role of an MP and the differences between Government and Parliament, MPs and Ministers, and lists and electorates. See you at the Visitor Centre in the Beehive at 5.30pm.

31/07/2015

Tonight Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision is showing The Ayes have it –Parliament on Film, newsreel, documentary and TV clips covering Parliament's history from 1910 to 2010 at 6pm. Nibbles and a cash bar from 5.30. Showing again Sunday and Tuesday afternoon – no refreshments at these sessions. See you in the Beehive Theatrette – check out http://festivalparliament.nz/ for all events.

29/07/2015

At Thursday's 'What's the Difference' We're excited to have MPs Grant Robertson (Labour), Andrew Bayly (National) and David Clendon (Greens) join us to talk about their work and explain the differences between Government and Parliament, Ministers and MPs, list and electorate MPs. Bookings being taken now for 30 July. Ron Mark (NZ First) will be one of the MPs appearing at Monday's session.

Here you’ll find the full programme of events for the Festival. It includes a brief description of the event, location and booking details for you to attend.

29/07/2015

Book now to see 'the Ayes have it' - Parliament on Film. To get an idea of what you'll see, have a squiz at some of the footage used. You'll find It located at 6minutes 50 seconds into the film.

29/07/2015

Kia ora, the Festival of Parliament website is now available in Te Reo Maori.

Nau mai ki te tino pae tukutuku o Te Taiopenga Pāremata 2015 i Te Whanga-nui-a-Tara, i Aotearoa. Ka kitea e koe ētahi atu mōhiohio mō Te Taiopenga, mō āna

26/07/2015

Great start to the Festival of Parliament with the Capital 150 Celebrations over the weekend. Tonight is last night to see the light show. Starts 5.30pm-9pm, but may be later (6pm) depending on how soon it gets dark.

A bronze marker was laid in Wellington today by a former governor-general and the mayor as part of celebrations marking 150 years as the nation's capital.

24/07/2015

A look back over the last 150 years of Parliament in Wellington.

As Wellington celebrates 150 years as New Zealand's capital, we look back at how it got there.

23/07/2015

See the Capital's 150 year celebrations mentioned in Parliament today!

InTheHouse archives New Zealand Parliamentary meetings.

22/07/2015

We've former MPs, Graham Kelly and Doug Kidd confirmed for the Point of Order event. Includes a visit to the Public Gallery, explores question time in the House - and is rounded off with an afternoon tea. Book now. www.festivalparliament.nz/find-an-event