Welcome back to Inside Parliament for 2023. Inside Parliament is 1News' politics podcast. It's a regular catch up about the political stories we're covering. It's election year baby. This week, we talk old prime ministers, new prime ministers, polls, policy... and space cadets. Featuring 1News political editor Jessica Mutch-McKay, senior political reporter Benedict Collins, political reporter Cushla Norman and digital political reporter Felix Desmarais. Do you have a burning political question? Want to hear more from us on a particular topic? Send your feedback to [email protected]. Head to 1News.co.nz for more insight, and follow 1News on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Instagram: instagram.com/1newsnz/ Twitter: twitter.com/1NewsNZ Facebook: facebook.com/1NewsNZ Liked this episode? Tell a friend to listen. 1News Inside Parliament is available on all good - and even average - podcasting apps.

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.