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Question Time 05 November 2025
Writing from home. Had a call with MSD; confirmed I'm mentally unable to work. Eating banana bread. About to open my second beer of the day. - I realise I probably won't be arrested, but it's not a certainty. Planning the next vigil for 11 November. - 1. Nancy Lu to Nicola NL 5, NW 5 Reports on the economy... unemployment at 5.3% 'shows the effects of an economic downturn [Labour's]' - Nicola. Unemployment rate 'broadly in line with forecasts' Chloe's saying something,
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Amanda Riddell
Nov 54 min read
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Question Time 07 October 2023
Well, with the anniversary of the attacks, Question Time was an afterthought. The new MPs weren't sworn in today, as Winston made a...
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Amanda Riddell
Oct 75 min read
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Question Time 10 September 2025
Writing from home. Protested outside Nicola's office during lunchtime. I'm stoned, and been drinking since the stunt. - 1. Andy Foster...
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Amanda Riddell
Sep 105 min read
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Question Time 19 August 2025
Well, I wasn't in the House last week, so today the subtext was all about the vigil. Judith said something in question 10 that I took as...
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Amanda Riddell
Aug 193 min read
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Question Time 12 August 2025
Writing from home. - Debate on Palestinian statehood mooted by Peeni. After Question Time. Teanau wishes to debate the FBI office....
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Amanda Riddell
Aug 124 min read
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30 July 2025
Cool trench coat, Tam! Most of TPM was absent. Tedious session. 1. Marama to Omelette MD 6, PO 4 Why were only 45% of graduate nurses...
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Amanda Riddell
Jul 303 min read
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29 July 2025
Should the new Head of State be able to enter Parliament? The current King can't. First Question Time as a bonafide member of the royal...
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Amanda Riddell
Jul 293 min read
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Question Time 22 July 2025
Got some great footage of the Falun Gong people. Ray Chung was supposed to speak, but he just stood there with his assistant. - ...
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Amanda Riddell
Jul 224 min read
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Question Time 03.06.2025
Perhaps National could use their penchant for urgency to do some good and advance the Human Rights kaupapa that keeps me coming to...
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Amanda Riddell
Jun 33 min read
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Question Time 21.05.2025
Dakta and Gary are planning to attend the next sitting session. 3rd and 4th June. I might attend, but Dakta wants to eyeball the Prime...
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Amanda Riddell
May 213 min read
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Question Time 07.05.2025
Saw Goldie and Hana while hanging around. Got a clip of Hana. I still felt like a pawn in the Prime Omelette's court, even though he was...
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Amanda Riddell
May 72 min read
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Question Time 08 April 2025
Watching from home. Tuned in just in time... the way things are going, I'll probably be working from home tomorrow as well. Still...
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Amanda Riddell
Apr 84 min read
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Question Time 18 February 2025
The galleries were booked out. Sitting at home with a beer. Mysteries of Lisbon is really cool. Probably read an article by David...
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Amanda Riddell
Feb 185 min read
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Question Time 12 February 2025
Sat right in the Prime Omelette's eyeline for the first four questions, then switched sides to see Tamatha deliver Question 7. - Why...
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Amanda Riddell
Feb 124 min read
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Question Time 11 February 2025
Five questions for the Prime Omelette. Chippy asked two questions, which is unusual. I hadn't been following the news yesterday, so when...
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Amanda Riddell
Feb 114 min read
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Question Time 30 January 2025
The public galleries were cleared halfway through for an iwi group. The Speaker has made photo ID for Parliament visitors mandatory and...
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Amanda Riddell
Jan 302 min read
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Question Time 29.01.2025
Watched it live. - 1:10-1:25 pm Greens took a photo on the steps while chanting 'No sand mining!' Summer shower. A very mild one. ...
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Amanda Riddell
Jan 293 min read
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Commencement speeches - 28 January 2025
The identity theft has me too frazzled to do much. My money's safe, even if they do have my bank information, as my Mum has the remaining...
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Amanda Riddell
Jan 286 min read
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Question Time
Well, I did my little bit of theatrics, which worked quite well during Question 9. Gary was hoping that Nicola would see his Nicky No...
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Amanda Riddell
Dec 12, 20243 min read
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To Jacinda
Helen has been to see the mess that's happening during Question Time in 2024, but you're probably too busy. It's surreal. The whole vibe...
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Amanda Riddell
Dec 6, 20241 min read
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